April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
In many ways, the myriad number of troubled teens who are struggling with drug addictions and behavioral problems can be attributed to the progressive teaching philosophies that have gone towards creating the present day “wisdom” that teenagers must be spared hurt feelings. That they should be spared the experience of defeat or the trials of […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Those engaged in battling meth and other drug use do so on different fronts. Some, like Not In Our Town and Friday Night Live, fight the war mostly through prevention and education.
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Last year, at least 60 percent of kids arrested and convicted used drugs, said Brandon Thompson, Glenn County’s chief probation officer.”
One of the central […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
A town in California has found an effective means to contribute towards teen crisis intervention by employing a program wherein the fate of fist time teen offenders is placed into the hands of their peers.
“Teen Court is a voluntary program where first-time juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing misdemeanor crimes or infractions […]