This summer, at-risk youth in Binghamton, NY, will gain job skills by growing, harvesting, and marketing fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers, courtesy of The Growing Connection.
NCPC Aims To Eliminate Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying—using the Internet to harass, demean, or abuse youth and to spread malicious rumors and gossip—is a social problem that, if left unchecked, can have major implications for young people, leaving many of them with emotional scars that remain later in life.
Franklin Road Introduces New Youth Association
This spring, about 75 youth of Franklin Road in Marietta, GA, came together to let their voices be heard. At the first meeting of the Franklin Road Youth Association on April 19, 2007, the theme was "Youth Who Lead and Succeed."
Resources
Read about new guidelines for the proper disposal of unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs; a newsletter that provides guidance on how to develop, implement, and maintain a student drug testing program; a prevention news wire that can be posted to blogs or Web pages; and more.
