Teen Health Course 2

Introduction
Violence is a problem that many teens are forced to face. Violent acts of crime typically occur during after-school- hours. One of the best ways to avoid getting caught up in violence is to participate in some after school activities. On the Web site below, you will learn about the reasons violence is so common after school, and how to find after-school activities that will keep you safe.

Link to explore: Safe Youth: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/after.asp

• Start at the Safe Youth Web site.
• Read the ‘Introduction’ and ‘What You Can Do’ sections on the page and take notes as you read.
• When you are done answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information provided on the Web site, create your own “Prevent After-School Violence” bulletin. Include information about the after-school programs available at your school and community. Ask to have it posted on bulletin boards, in the library, and other public places at your school.

1.			What is the most dangerous time of the day for teens?
2.			What are some examples of negative behaviors teens tend to engage in when they are unsupervised after school?
3.			What have good after-school programs been shown to do for teens?
4.			What are three things you can do to get involved and encourage your friends to get involved in after-school programs?
5.			What are four ways you can support after school programs in your community?