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~ Investing in Youth Today For a Brighter Tomorrow ~ |
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Our Mission |
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To create a healthy environment for youth to become productive citizens. |
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Our Vision |
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The coalition along with other organizations, agencies, youth and individuals working together to prevent risky behavior through increased problem solving skill, education and community services. |
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Substance Abuse Prevention is... |
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...a proactive attempt to strengthen young people with research based activities that encourage good decision-making and eliminate high risk behaviors, which may include alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. |
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Who Are We
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What We Know |
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The Pageland Youth
Development Coalition was established to address risky behavior among
our youth ages 11-17. We are focused on building the desire,
resources and programs to promote healthy behaviors and environments for
our kids. We are committed to helping our young people develop the
proper decision making skills needed to prevent risky behavior and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. |
We know there is not one
specific factor that leads to unhealthy behaviors in our youth. We are a
rural area with a diverse population statistically high with respect to
poverty and unemployment. Almost half of our youth come from single
parent households. Many of the youth in our area aren’t drug users,
but the risks are ever present. Many have family members that use or
approve of drug use. Some think doing drugs is normal and expected by
their friends. One way or another they are exposed to risky behaviors
which can lead to teen pregnancy, youth violence and a lack of
commitment to school, family and community. |
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We know we can make a difference!! |
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What We Can Do |
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Our Goals: |
Getting our youth involved in organized
activities at school, church, recreational facilities and in the community. |
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Empowering our youth
with a clear vision of their future which does not include alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs - a valuable asset in making right choices. |
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Increasing community
involvement in youth-oriented activities and prevention in programs
through public awareness |
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Encouraging family
member to get more involved with school and other youth activites. |
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All Stars Program |
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Stars is a universal evidence - based program designed for middle school
students. The program consists of thirteen 45 - minute core lessons
designed to help our youth develop the skills needed to prevent the use of
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. All Stars instills a commitment
to a positive lifestyle, wholesome standards and positive relations with
parents, family members and other adults
All Stars - helps youth develop their decision-making and problem-solving skills and is targeted for youth ages 11-14 through existing health education classes during regular school hours. |
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Teen Institute The SC Teen Institute is a program in which teens from all over the state form an alliance to make a difference for fellow students. Over 250 student come together for a week in June to learn about risky behaviors and prevention skills. If you would like more information about becoming a part of the Teen Institute, please call: (843) 623 - 5266. |
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We
Cannot Always Build Our future For Our Youth, But We Can Build Our Youth
For Our Future. |
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