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CNMI Teen Talk takes part in Youth for Youth confab
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Posted on Apr 29 2008
The CNMI Teen Talk Youth Group is finally back on island after spending the weekend in Guam to participate in the 18th Annual Youth for Youth Conference.
According to Teen Talk adviser and chaperone to this year’s event, Sharleen Crisostimo, the students had loads of fun learning about topics on health and wellness, substance abuse prevention, conflict resolution and stress management.
“These amazing students are great examples of leadership, service, and volunteerism,” Crisostimo said.
According to adult registration chair Athena Duenas, students who attended the conference learned how to use powerful influence and creativity to turn peer pressure from a negative into a positive.
The conference also provided a clear message to teens, saying that it is their responsibility as teens to say “no” to drugs, tobacco, violence and other forms of negative behavior.
Crisostimo said Teen Talk and their advisors would like to thank PTI for its donation of phone cards and support.
“We would also like to thank the parents, school administrators, teachers, Division of Youth Services, and other members of the community for supporting Teen Talk. A big message of appreciation to the CNMI Public School System for the tremendous support they have given Teen Talk through the Youth Development Program,” Crisostimo said.
The Youth For Youth LIVE organization is a community-based non-profit organization teaching youth to use their creativity to ward off negative peer pressure behavior.
