The nightmare of outsourcing: PAX good behavior game and PAX dream makers.

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Title: The nightmare of outsourcing: PAX good behavior game and PAX dream makers.
Authors: Sanni-Anibire, Hafizat1, Janzen, Melanie2, Mayor, Christine3
Source: Our Schools / Our Selves. Winter/Spring2025, p11-14. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Mental health services, *Public schools, *Community life, Collective action, Indigenous peoples of South America, Contracting out
Geographic Terms: Manitoba
Abstract: The article discusses the implications of outsourcing mental health support in K-12 schools in Manitoba, particularly through programs like the PAX Good Behavior Game (GBG) and PAX Dream Makers, developed by the for-profit PAXIS Institute. It critiques the trend of funding private organizations for mental health initiatives, arguing that this diverts public resources away from local educational needs and undermines the public good in favor of private profit. The authors express concerns about the effectiveness and cultural appropriateness of these programs, especially in Indigenous communities, and emphasize the need for community-driven, anti-racist, and decolonizing approaches to mental health support in education. They recommend critical evaluation of outsourcing decisions to ensure they align with the best interests of students and communities. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article discusses the implications of outsourcing mental health support in K-12 schools in Manitoba, particularly through programs like the PAX Good Behavior Game (GBG) and PAX Dream Makers, developed by the for-profit PAXIS Institute. It critiques the trend of funding private organizations for mental health initiatives, arguing that this diverts public resources away from local educational needs and undermines the public good in favor of private profit. The authors express concerns about the effectiveness and cultural appropriateness of these programs, especially in Indigenous communities, and emphasize the need for community-driven, anti-racist, and decolonizing approaches to mental health support in education. They recommend critical evaluation of outsourcing decisions to ensure they align with the best interests of students and communities. [Extracted from the article]
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