March 16, 2018 at 7:58 p.m.
Program offers safety for youth
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
National Safe Place Week is March 18 to 24.
The nationally recognized week serves to raise awareness about the Safe Place program, a national program which brings together businesses and volunteers to help youth in crisis.
“Unfortunately, young people face troubling issues in today’s world, such as abuse, neglect, bullying and serious family problems,” said Laurie Jackson, president/ CEO forNSPN . “It’s up to all of us to offer solutions, places where youth can go to get help. National Safe Place Week is the perfect opportunity for communities across the country to assess and strengthen their safety net for youth.”
It is estimated that more than one million youth run away from home each year due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and other issues. The Safe Place program is an option for young people who feel they have nowhere to turn.
Safe Place consists of a national network of more than 21,000 partnering businesses and community locations, such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses and libraries, which display the Safe Place sign in their windows. As youth enter a designated Safe Place and ask for help, trained staff members connect them to the appropriate youth shelter for assistance.
In addition to Safe Place sites, youth may also access immediate help via TXT 4 HELP, a text-for-support service for youth in crisis.
Teens can text the word “safe” and their current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) to receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and the number for the local youth shelter.
Users also have the option to text interactively with a counselor for more help.
Safe Place, operated locally by Youth Service Bureau, partners with businesses and community organizations such as to provide immediate safety and support for local youth.
Safe Place site locations in Jay County include Jay County High School, West Jay Middle School, East Jay Middle School, Judge Haynes Elementary School, Redkey Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School, Pennville Library and Youth Service Bureau.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Safe Place as collaborative community initiative working to strengthen the safety net for youth.
Since its inception in 1983, Safe Place has helped more than 359,000 youth and currently serves more than 1,400 communities across the country.
The program is managed by 136 youth agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
Karley Reid
Youth Service Bureau of Jay County
National Safe Place Week is March 18 to 24.
The nationally recognized week serves to raise awareness about the Safe Place program, a national program which brings together businesses and volunteers to help youth in crisis.
“Unfortunately, young people face troubling issues in today’s world, such as abuse, neglect, bullying and serious family problems,” said Laurie Jackson, president/ CEO for
It is estimated that more than one million youth run away from home each year due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and other issues. The Safe Place program is an option for young people who feel they have nowhere to turn.
Safe Place consists of a national network of more than 21,000 partnering businesses and community locations, such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses and libraries, which display the Safe Place sign in their windows. As youth enter a designated Safe Place and ask for help, trained staff members connect them to the appropriate youth shelter for assistance.
In addition to Safe Place sites, youth may also access immediate help via TXT 4 HELP, a text-for-support service for youth in crisis.
Teens can text the word “safe” and their current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) to receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and the number for the local youth shelter.
Users also have the option to text interactively with a counselor for more help.
Safe Place, operated locally by Youth Service Bureau, partners with businesses and community organizations such as to provide immediate safety and support for local youth.
Safe Place site locations in Jay County include Jay County High School, West Jay Middle School, East Jay Middle School, Judge Haynes Elementary School, Redkey Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School, Pennville Library and Youth Service Bureau.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Safe Place as collaborative community initiative working to strengthen the safety net for youth.
Since its inception in 1983, Safe Place has helped more than 359,000 youth and currently serves more than 1,400 communities across the country.
The program is managed by 136 youth agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
Karley Reid
Youth Service Bureau of Jay County
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