Youth
The near-total destruction of the tourism industry in insurgency-hit Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has led to a devastating outcome for many poor Kashmiri youths, who are increasingly turning to desperate measures to make a living. As the once-thriving tourism industry, which was a major source of employment for
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David Bibeau of Scarborough and Krysta Moulton of Athens have been chosen as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program, joining 102 other students from across the country. The program, funded by The Hearst Foundations, provides an intensive week-long study of the federal government and encourages public
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Mississippi Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced that Andrew Peterson of Hattiesburg and Romeris Pettiford of Clarksdale have been chosen to represent the state at the 48th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). This prestigious program, scheduled for March 5-12 in Washington, provides a week-long educational experience for
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In a swift and decisive operation, the Singapore Police Force has arrested four youths aged 14 to 16 in connection with a hand phone snatch theft that occurred at Montreal Green Park on December 31, 2010. The incident saw a 23-year-old man have his $350 hand phone snatched away by
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A 19-year-old man, identified as Ryan Morseu, was sentenced to three months in jail for acting as a lookout while a 14-year-old boy committed a series of burglaries in Sarina. On the night of October 20, Morseu and the 14-year-old boy broke into two properties and a car, stealing valuables
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The Government of Canada's support for the Mekanayzn project will provide 15 Aboriginal youth with job preparation training and work experience through the Skills Link program. The project, led by Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, aims to help these youth develop the skills and confidence needed to
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The Government of Canada's support for an employment project in Saint-Gervais, Quebec, aims to provide job preparation training and work experience for local youth facing barriers to employment. The project, led by Ressource alternative des jeunes de Bellechasse, will help 30 youth develop essential skills and experience to
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The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research held a press conference on December 14, 2010, to discuss new data on youth drug use. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the Office of National
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A recent study by the Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) has found significant increases in marijuana use among teens. According to the survey, 16 percent of eighth-graders reported using an illicit drug in the past year, up from 14.5 percent last year. Daily marijuana use increased significantly among all
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A recent study has found a strong link between accepting family attitudes and behaviors towards LGBT children and their overall health in adulthood. The research, led by Caitlin Ryan of the San Francisco State University, discovered that parental and caregiver behaviors play a significant role in protecting against depression, substance
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Teenagers are increasingly abusing prescription medications, and parents play a crucial role in preventing this issue. According to a recent report, 41% of teens believe that abusing prescription drugs is safer than taking illegal drugs, while one in five high school students has taken a prescription drug not prescribed for
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Bhaderwah Youth Festival, a collaborative venture between Bhaderwah campus, University of Jammu and 4 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army, was inaugurated by the Minister of Higher Education, Abdul Ganai Malik, on December 3, 2010. The festival aimed to promote inter-community bonding and provide a platform for students to showcase
