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Connection
Connections with family, other people, schools, and communities
offer children and young people the security that allows them to
stand on their own and develop creative solutions.
Children with close ties to family, friends, school, and community are
more likely to have a solid sense of security and belonging that
produces strong values and prevents them from seeking destructive
& dangerous alternatives.
Family is the central and core influence in any child’s life, but
connections to communities, educational, religious, and recreational
groups can also increase a young person’s sense of belonging to a
wider world and being safe within it. To foster
this sense of connection, here are some things to consider:
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