Shanielle Allen
Shanielle Allen serves as the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator for the Jamaican Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN). In her recent discussions on school discipline, she has voiced concerns about the ineffectiveness of traditional suspensions, particularly for students from volatile communities who may be left unsupervised at home. Allen advocates for more proactive measures such as counselling and targeted behavioural interventions to address the underlying mental health issues that contribute to student misbehaviour. She emphasizes the importance of including student perspectives in the disciplinary process to ensure that policies are in the best interest of the youth.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,035 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,035 | $15,000 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Shanielle Allen is the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at JYAN and has been advocating for the School Nutrition Policy.
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Jamaica:
Shanielle Allen argues that students from volatile communities are particularly vulnerable when suspended and criticises the Ministry of Education’s approach.
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