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April 1, 2008Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hosts Teen Town Hall to Discuss Violence and School Dropout Rates Among Our Nation's Teens |
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From PR Newswire: Demetrice Tuttle, Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year, kicks off a series of national teen town hall meetings in Hollywood. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national initiative to ignite conversations about the issues faced by America's youth in our local communities. The purpose of the initiative is to give America's youth the skills and the motivation they need to reach their full potential, while protecting them from crime, violence, drugs and other problems they face every day. As a part of the campaign, BGCA intends to reach out to the Presidential candidates, to share what today's teens have to say about the issues facing our country. A national online survey of some 1,100 Boys & Girls Club members and other young people (11-18 years old) from around the country revealed that education, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and limited employment opportunities were among the most pressing issues facing America's young people today. The survey underscores the view that the millennial face problems as diverse and complex as any previous generation - with weightier consequences and fewer safety nets at home and in the community. "Today's teens are concerned about real issues affecting their personal health and safety as well as that of their families," said Senior Vice President for Programs and Youth Development Services for BGCA, Judith J. Pickens. One third of respondents indicated that making sure young people are well-educated was the most important issue facing our country. At the same time, only 15 percent believe that elected officials care about their issues.
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