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Israel's Youth At Risk

Israel's Youth At Risk. Making a Difference Through Research. Jack Habib Director, Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute December 9 , 2013. Youth Age 12-17 in Israel (2011) . 7 60,000 youth between ages 12 and 17 in Israel 9 % of the total population. *Includes 3% Other.

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Israel's Youth At Risk

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  1. Israel's Youth At Risk

    Making a Difference Through Research Jack Habib Director, Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute December 9, 2013
  2. Youth Age 12-17 in Israel (2011) 760,000 youth between ages 12 and 17 in Israel 9% of the total population *Includes 3% Other Source: The National Council for the Child. 2012. The State of the Child in Israel - 2012 (in Hebrew only). Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  3. Basic Demographics of All Children and Youth to Age 17 (2011) 17% of families have at 4+ children. 5% have 6+ children. Large families are common among the Haredim, Arab-Israelis, and Ethiopian immigrants     9% of children and youth live in single-parent families 9% are immigrants or were born in Israel to parents who immigrated since 1990 Source: The National Council for the Child. 2012. The State of the Child in Israel - 2012 (in Hebrew only). Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  4. Children and Youth to Age 17 in Poverty, 1993-2011 (in %) (960,000children and youth) Before taxes/ transfers (860,000children and youth) After taxes/ transfers Sources: Asher Ben-Arieh presentation. Children at Risk in Israel. 2013. Haruv Institute. National Insurance Institute. Report on Poverty in Israel. 2011. (Hebrew) Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  5. Children and Youth to Age 17 in Poverty*, by Population, 2011 (in %) *After taxes and transfers Source: MJB Special Analysis of Israel Central Bureau of Statistics Income Survey. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  6. Children and Youth in the Child Welfare System 17% of all children and youth were registered with municipal social service departments in 2012—up from 13% in 2001 About 50,000 suspected cases of violence or neglect against children were reported to the social welfare services in 2011 Rates of youth at risk living in out-of-home care settings have declined over time Therefore more youth at risk require care in the community Sources: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2013Statistical Abstract of Israel. Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. “Selected Data for the International Child Day” (press release, November 18, 2013) Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  7. Physical health/ development Education achievements  Parental care Protection from risk behaviors Protection from others National Program for Children and Youth at Risk: 7 Areas of Risk Emotional well-being Social integration Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  8. Children and Youth Identified "At Risk" through the National Program (2009) Source: Based on data collected through the National Program for Children and Youth at Risk. Szabo-Lael, R. & Hasin, T. 2011. At Risk Children and Youth. Myers-JDC Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  9. Percentage of Youth Ages 12-17 with Specific Risks in NP Communities (2009) Source: Based on data collected through the National Program for Children and Youth at Risk. Szabo-Lael, R. & Hasin, T. 2011. At Risk Children and Youth. Myers-JDC Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  10. Number of Areas of Risk among Children Identified at Risk (2009) Children (birth to 11) Youth (age 12 to 17) Areas: Parental care School/Developmental Emotional/Social/Behavioral Source: Based on data collected through the National Program for Children and Youth at Risk. Szabo-Lael, R. & Hasin, T. 2011. At Risk Children and Youth. Myers-JDC Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  11. High Risk Behavior: Alcohol & Violence (2010) Boys = 31% Girls = 15% Sources: Special analysis of HBSC 2010-11 survey data by Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute; P. Kahan-Strawczynski, Amiel S., Levi D., Konstantinov V. 2012. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  12. High Risk Behavior: Immigrant Youth (2012) Higher rates of alcohol use among: 1st- and 2nd-generation youth from FSU 2nd-generation Ethiopian-Israelis Source: P. Kahan-Strawczynski, Amiel S., Levi D., Konstantinov V. 2012. The Integration of First and Second Generations of Immigrant Youth from Ethiopia and the Former Soviet Union. Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  13. Israeli Scores on International PISA Tests Israel's rankings on various international tests have raised major concerns, but recently released newer findings have indicated improvement. 2011 TIMSS: 7th out of 42 countries in mathematics and 13th in science 2012 PISA: 33rd out of 58 countries on reading, and 40th on math and science tests Sources: RAMA: The National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education. 2011.Main Findings from the TIMSS 2011 Study: ‎Mathematics and Science Achievements Among Eighth Graders in Israel; “Education Survey: Israel Schoolchildren Behind OECD Average.” <http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4460857,00.html>. 4 December 2013. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  14. Youth Not Completing High School(%, 2000 to 2012) Even very high-risk youth remain in high schoolin Israel, requiring special support 29 Arab-Israelis 14 13 14 All youth 10 10 Jews Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2013Statistical Abstract of Israel. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  15. Matriculation Rates (%, 2000-2011) Some improvement over the decade, but less than half receive a matriculation diploma. 59 55 49 44 Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2013Statistical Abstract of Israel. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  16. Educational Gaps: University-eligible matriculation (%,2012) Very significant educational gaps. Socio-economic level of community (Jewish students) Population Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2013Statistical Abstract of Israel. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  17. Socioeconomic Gaps: Test Scores Significant socioeconomic gaps on: MeitzavIsraeli national educational tests TIMSS and PISA international tests in literacy, mathematics, and science Israel’s socioeconomic gaps in achievements on international tests have remained among the largest in the world Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  18. Problems in School and Special Needs, Junior High and High School (%) * Junior high and high school ** Junior high school only Source: Ben-Rabi D., Baruj-Kovarsky R., Konstantinov V., Rotem R., and Cohen-Navot M. 2012. Second National Study of Elementary and Junior High School Practices to Advance Students With Difficulties. Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  19. Adequacy of Support for Students with Difficulties in Junior High School Important types of support are not available in many classes (extra learning support within the class, mentoring and working with parents) Close to half of teachers assess that the primary types of support are insufficiently effective Most teachers think that almost half of students with difficulties do not receive the support  they need Source: Ben-Rabi D., Baruj-Kovarsky R., Konstantinov V., Rotem R., and Cohen-Navot M. 2012. Second National Study of Elementary and Junior High School Practices to Advance Students With Difficulties. Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute. Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  20. Recent Policy Developments National Program for Children and Youth at Risk Reforms of the Educational System “Towards the Community” reform in child welfare Legislation Special education law Compulsory education to age 18 Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  21. Some Key Substantive Challenges Prevention Inclusiveness in the schools Alternative educational frameworks (vocational/technical education) High-end risk Transitions to adulthood Enhancing our understanding of the needs and of program effectiveness Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
  22. Israeli Scores on International PISA Tests 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 Source: PISA 2012. http://cms.education.gov.il/educationcms/units/rama Making a Difference Through Research December 2013
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