The Rock On, that has developed in Central & South Taranaki District's differs slightly to the Hamilton Model.
The CTDTS & STDTS (in collaboration with Youth Aide Police) model co-opts schools HOD personal into a 'Core Group' during 'their' students R/O process.
This reduces the amount of practitioners attending as their time is valuable. The core group consists of Youth Aide Police, Truancy, one Major Primary & Secondary HOD, CYF, MoE.
The email list is large and keeps relevant services/Professionals in the loop. All Sercices are tied to a Memorandum of Understanding.
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_______________________________________________________________Rock On Rational

Links between disengagement in education and youth offending have been well evidenced n
Truancy and non-participation are found to be related to substance abuse, gang activity and involvement in criminal activities such as burglary, auto theft and vandalism

nAttendance at school is usually regarded as one of the 'big four’ factors that can produce resilience in a young person

nIncreasing participation in school by young people is key to reducing Their anti-social behavior and offending

* Longer term consequences for disengagement in education include:
* worse employment opportunities,
* lower earnings, greater welfare dependence,
 *homelessness and
* limited housing options,higher involvement in crime,worse mental health,suicidal thinking and early pregnancy.

Who is Involved
Police - Rock On Coordinator

* Chairs monthly meeting (or other time set)

* Liaises with relevant practitioner’s

* Emails minutes from meeting

* Requests updates/list

* Keeps spreadsheet up to date (In Central Taranaki this is done by the Senior Truancy Officer)