4 Troubled Teens Blog

The school dropout rate in North Carolina increased more than 6 percent in the 2006-2007 school year. While some feel it's best to let those go who want to drop out, but there's a larger group who feels these teens shouldn't just be written off.

"...conference leaders took note of the temptations and challenges teens face - especially black male teens - to stay on the right path. Peer pressure, lack of confidence and low expectations among them."

The conference, sponsored by the Leadership Education Economic Empowerment Project and Park Ministries Crossroads Initiative, was attended by close to 300 black male teens - many of whom brought their parents.

Labels: dropouts, choices, challenges

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CAYA - the Coalition of Adolescents and Young Adults - is a youth program aimed at engaging young people in discussions about substance abuse, youth violence, and other issues. It's a three year program that culminates with the creation of a media project.

"Students join the program is sixth grade - the age... when students are most vulnerable and in need of guidance. They are taught information about making wise choices in various situations in life over the years and will work on the media project as the final showcase of what they learned."

This first media project - titled "Better Choices for a Better Future" - was unveiled at a red carpet event that was attended by many who are active in the community. The benefits of the program were praised and many expressed excitement over CAYA's continued work.

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Labels: media, choices, responsibilty

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