Teen center

A teen center is a community center serving adolescents in a community.[1][2] It may provide services for at-risk teens, help to meet their health needs,[3][4] serve to discourage anti-social behavior, and help teens to find employment.[5]

References
  1. Adler, Erin (February 10, 2018). "One by one, teen centers across Twin Cities are shutting down. Suburban centers confront funding challenges and dwindling attendance". Star Tribune.
  2. "Talbot Teen Centre". The Talbot Teen Centre is a free, fun, safe inclusive and supportive resource and drop-in space for all youth aged 12 to 18 years of age in Elgin County.
  3. Davis, J M; DeVaney, J G (May 1986). "Comprehensive school-based teen centers". Western Journal of Medicine. 144 (5): 625–626. PMC 1306739. PMID 3716428.
  4. Stivers, Cathie (October 1994). "Drug prevention in Zuni, New Mexico: Creation of a Teen Center as an alternative to alcohol and drug use". Journal of Community Health. 19 (5): 343–359. doi:10.1007/BF02260404. ISSN 0094-5145.
  5. "For Youth Initiative". Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


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