Part 2 Session 2 90 min.
Activities: PART ONE 1. Ask participants their definition of a “problem”. Record responses on the flipchart. Offer the following definition of a problem: “A problem is the difference between what is and what might or should be.” 2. Explain that the purpose of this session is to clearly define the problem of youth suicide and sum it up in a single statement to focus our efforts. To define the problem we will rely on what we know: our experiences, observations and what we have been taught or have read. Have the participants take 3-5 minutes to write down one or more of the following:
Defining the Problem
I know this much is true... A fact or trend that has been discovered thru research on the topic. A personal observation or experience related to the topic. Guide participants to think about the who, what, where, when, why and how of youth suicide.
Objectives • Share knowledge & experiences about youth suicide • Define the problem & express it in a single statement Outputs • Problem definition posters • Problem Statement Materials • flipchart & markers
4. Ask individuals to form pairs or small groups to share and discuss what they have written. Pairs or small groups then share what they know with the large group. Record responses on chart paper. 5. Further define the problem and summarize it in terms of the following. Record answers on chart paper. Frequency – how often does the problem happen? Duration – how long has the problem been occurring? Scope and Range – who is affected and how many? Severity – how intensely does the problem disrupt personal, family and community life? Legality – does it deprive people of their legal and moral rights? Perception – do youth and the community see it as a problem?
Who What Where When Why How
Frequency Duration Scope/Range Severity Legality Perception
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Problem Statement