Amy Alessio

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Todays Teens

• Amy Alessio
• Schaumburg Township District Library
• Schaumburg, IL
• aalessio_at_stdl.org

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What do Teens Face?

• What issues did we face as teens?

• What new issues do teens face today?
• Dating violence
• Suicide, especially homosexual
• Abandoned babies
• Internet predators
• School bullying, shootings

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What Do We Provide for Teens?

• Information
• Entertainment
• Advocacy
• ?

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Seven Developmental Needs of Teens

• Physical Activity
• Competence and Achievement
• Self Definition
• Creative Expression
• Positive Social Interaction with Peers and Adults
• Structure and Clear Limits
• Meaningful Participation

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40 Developmental AssetsExternal
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40 Developmental AssetsInternal
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40 Developmental AssetsInternal
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Who Can Help Us?

• What Agencies Serve Teens in Your Community?
• What Programs, Displays and Services Can We Offer
  to Support Them?
• How Else Can We Work Together With Them?

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Problems and Solutions in Action