Wiedza kadry pedagogicznej młodzieżowych ośrodków wychowawczych w zakresie uzależnieńnieletnich
Knowledge of Underage Addiction Among theTeaching Staff of Youth Educational Centers

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the research was to determine the knowledge among the teaching staff of youth educational centers (YEC) about substance addiction and behavioral addiction, as well as responses to the manifestations of addiction. The research followed a qualitative strategy. The data was collected through in-depth interviews with 17 employees from three randomly selected YECs (one for girls and two for boys). The collected data indicate that the teaching staff of YECs has insufficient knowledge to work with addicted minors. Despite their capabilities, they do not diagnose addictions and do not organize activities to support young people in coping with their problems. This is related to a lack of competence, the belief that such tasks are not their responsibility, and the perception of these activities as ineffective and insufficient. Therefore, it is recommended that the teaching staff of YECs develop their knowledge and skills by participating in certification courses, training programs, and workshops on addictions (substance and behavioral); using basic diagnostic techniques, the principles of assisting in crisis intervention, and the methods of motivational dialogue; and studying the literature and consulting and supervising cases with specialists.

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