Teens
TeensGrowing up in the 21st century provides young people with amazing opportunities. We have access to incredible technology that allows us to communicate instantaneously through email and cell phones. We are the healthiest, best-educated generation in history. We volunteer at an even higher rate than adults do. The level of crime that we face is lower than it has been in 30 years. However, crime rates are still too high. Read the rest of this entry »

Life as a teenager can be tough. Teens face many complex personal and social issues, such as succeeding in school, planning for the future, dating, driving, and becoming an adult. In addition, teen victimization has reached an alarming rate, and they are twice as likely as adults to become victims of violent crimes (Bureau of Justice Statistics). Read the rest of this entry »

As students and teachers begin preparations to head back to school, it is important to remember that students cannot learn in an environment that is unsafe. Schools are seeing increasing amounts of gangs, drugs, and violence. An effective solution to school safety issues cannot be found without the input of School Staff, Parents and Students. Each can make a difference on their own and can create powerful change together. Read the rest of this entry »