One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections and Healthy Boundaries with Young People

Raney, Brooklyn. One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections and Healthy Boundaries with Young People. 2019. 236p. ISBN 9781733202510.

Every student deserves at least one trusted adult in their life. A trusted adult is a person who builds an effective and positive relationship with a youth while holding them accountable for their behavior. A trusted adult sets clear boundaries and clear expectations to keep everyone safe and so that everyone understands the roles that they play in their lives.

Presenting information through stories and life vignette, One Trusted Adult describes the process of building an organizational culture that cares for everyone and that supports the goals and aspirations of its young people. Descriptions of trusting relationships and a call to action help provide the professional with the tools necessary to establish the strong connections necessary to support and foster an environment where each student has at least one trusted adult they can rely on to support them during their academic career as they grow as a person.