Putnam Valley Coalition Addresses Risky Teen Behaviors

PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Representatives from the local community attended a breakfast meeting on Sept. 20 with the goal of identifying risky behaviors among Putnam Valley teens.

Putnam Valley leaders recently discussed how to help young people avoid bad choices.
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Donna Christopher

10/03/2016 1:00 p.m.

The leadership event, sponsored by the Putnam Valley Communities That Care and Putnam CTC coalitions drew 34 representatives from government, the faith and business communities, law enforcement, schools, media, youth and substance abuse organizations, health care professionals and parents. It was hosted by the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

A student survey presented by the Putnam Valley school district helped participants highlight the problems facing young people in the community.

The coalition will use the information to find ways to address the problems facing Putnam Valley's youth.

For more information, contact Bruce Kelly at putnamdfcgrantee@gmail.com

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