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TIP Teens is a program which involves young
people (ages 16-21) as active volunteers in the Trauma Intervention
Program. Involving teens in the local TIP Chapter directly benefits
the teens and also enhances the capability of TIP to serve youth who
have been traumatized.
The goals of the TIP Teens program are threefold:
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To increase the effectiveness of the local
TIP Chapter to help traumatized children and adolescents by
using young volunteers (TIPTeens) who can establish "a
connection" with young victims.
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To give teens a meaningful volunteer
opportunity in the community.
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To increase the awareness of teens about the plight of
victims and to increase their emotional first aid skills.
How TIP Chapter uses TIP Teens
TIP Teens are involved in a number of ways in the
TIP Chapter. Following are examples of how the TIP Teens are
involved:
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As members of the crisis intervention team
who respond to crisis situations where young persons has been
emotionally traumatized.
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As volunteers with
special skills (bilingual, for example) who are called out by a
TIP volunteer when those skills are needed.
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As members of the
TIP4kids team, A TIP teen can establish a special rapport with
traumatized kids.
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As members of the TIP
Speakers Bureau who speak about the TIP program in schools.
As “eyes and ears” of the TIP program in the
community, For example, a TIP teen may deliver helpful materials
to a teen who has experienced a traumatic event in a local high
school.
RESULTS:
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TIP Teens report that they use their TIP
skills in other areas of their lives beyond the TIP program.
For example, the TIP Teens report:
- TIP teens serve as a
link between the TIP chapter and local schools and youth
organizations.
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TIP more effectively
serves children and adolescents who have been emotionally
traumatized because of the addition of TIP Teens to our
volunteer corps.
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