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New Program Targets At-Risk Girls in Religious Schools to Prevent Dropout
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The Israeli Social Platform has launched Merhavia, a program partnering with the Education Ministry to support at-risk girls in state-religious schools before they drop out or join "hilltop youth." The initiative uses screening tools and training to identify and assist approximately 25-30 girls per school through individual plans, group sessions, and family support. Applications are open to middle and high schools until November 15, with program implementation set to begin in December.
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- The Merhavia program aims to support at-risk girls in state-religious schools before they drop out.
- The initiative seeks to prevent girls from gravitating toward "hilltop youth" groups.
- Participating schools will use screening tools and trained staff to identify students needing support.
- Interventions include individual plans, small-group sessions, and family support.
- Applications are open to middle and high schools until November 15.
- The program is a partnership between the Israeli Social Platform and the Education Ministry.
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