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National Bullying Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10
National Bullying Prevention Week presents an opportunity for parents and educators to focus on helping kids develop the skills to prevent and cope with bullying. more...
Teens Who Text While Driving at Increased Risk
Any distraction behind the wheel can add to the risk of a crash. But a 23-fold increase due to a behavior teens engage in regularly is cause for alarm. more...
Risky Summer Activities for Teens
Without school to occupy their time and provide structure, kids may be at risk for engaging in any number of high-risk activities. more...
Getting Teens Involved in World No Tobacco Day
Sponsored by the World Health Organization, this year's "World No Tobacco Day" is May 31st, and focuses on increasing the use of graphic pictures in tobacco warnings. more...
Social Norms Marketing to Reduce AOD Use
Social Norms Marketing is a drug and alcohol prevention strategy that aims to correct perceived norms about students' problem behaviors. more...
The Ophelia Project provides research-based resources and strategies to prevent relational aggression among youth. more...
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 9
NASD programs help raise awareness about problem drinking and provide resources to students who need them. more...
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San Diego Youth Services' Steps for Success
By: Kristin Krogh
On October 31, 2009, the Community Youth Development Board of San Diego Youth Services will host its first annual 5K scholarship fundraiser to benefit at-risk youth. more...
How to Prevent Bullying in a K-8 Classroom
Elementary classrooms are ideal for teaching children tolerance and acceptance of one another, and for modeling the social skills that, if present, can prevent bullying. more...
Rotary International Motto is Service Above Self
By: June Smith
President Barack Obama is asking the citizens of this country to become active in volunteer efforts. This has always been one of Rotary's main objectives. more...
Developing Strong Self-Esteem in K-12 Students
Teachers cannot give students self-esteem, but they can provide learning opportunities that result in children and teenagers feeling capable, confident, and self-assured. more...
By: Doris Keeler
Helping youth in the community is as simple as becoming a mentor. By giving an hour or two a week of your time, you can change the life of a young person. more...
The Take Wing Transitional Living Program
By: Kristin Krogh
Operated by San Diego Youth Services (SDYS), Take Wing fosters independence and maturity while helping youth to develop valuable independent living skills. more...
Co-Op Programs on the High School Level
By:
Michael Streich
Through partnerships with local businesses, high schools can benefit significantly by establishing co-op experiences for students not academically successful. more...
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