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About michaelkjohnson

I have been working here at Youth Services for about three years now. I started working with the little kids at Christmas Box House and now work with the outreach and prevention team. When not busy runing around the valley and spreading the word about what we do around here I am found playing at the park with my dog, camping, or planning my next jet-setting adventure

Youth Services Celebrates National Safe Place Week

Posted on April 4, 2012

This year’s National Safe Place Week was a big success! We at the Prevention Team would like to thank everyone who supported and participated in the week long activities for the help. Nearly all of the staff in adolescent services … Continue reading →

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Utah Sex Education Laws: Is Optional an Option?

Posted on February 22, 2012

I find it rather ironic that in the education system we have a comprehensive drug and alcohol education program from elementary school age yet the need for sex education is still up for debate. Here’s the reality: Teens DO HAVE … Continue reading →

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Texting and How it Can Be Used to Help Teens in Trouble

Posted on November 18, 2011

Texting has become what seems to be the number one means of communication for many, especially teens. So what better way to reach out to teens than to offer a texting program when they need help? We are doing this … Continue reading →

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New Classes Means Better Results for Youth and Families

Posted on July 14, 2011

As part of Youth Services’ constant striving to help families across the Salt Lake Valley in the most productive way possible, we looked at dozens of programs to find the ones which we believe will be the most beneficial. The … Continue reading →

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