Monthly Archives: January 2016

Law Enforcement Partnerships with Salt Lake County Youth Services

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Kari Larsen, Youth Services Juvenile Receiving Center – F.A.S.T. Case Manager Salt Lake County Youth Services works closely with local law enforcement and specifically with the Salt Lake County’s Sherriff’s Department. Youth Services appreciates its close partnership with the … Continue reading →

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How Mentoring Helps Youth and Adults

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Anne Schmidt, SLCO Youth Services Prevention and Outreach Supervisor Alyssa Childs, Youth Services Peer Mentor Keeley Bierwolf, Christmas Box International-JourneyUP Mentor Project (JUMP) Manager At Salt Lake County Youth Services, peer mentors are hired to help with our … Continue reading →

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Posted on January 20, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Elizabeth Hendrix, MSW, TIP Program Director, Refugee & Immigrant Center, Asian Association of Utah Many of us have heard about human trafficking, but imagine it as something that happens only in other countries. The truth is, human trafficking happens everywhere…even right here … Continue reading →

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Youth and Families Making New Year’s Resolutions – Happy 2016!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Chris Bereshnyi, Crisis Counselor and Carol Hendrycks, Communications Manager For adults, making a resolution for your self should focus on self-discipline and is critical in making change, focused and deliberate. For some people it inspires hope for a … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Youth Participation in Sports: Tips for Parents

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

By Tamarra Evans-Sluga, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor We love sports. Professional, prep, and youth athletics are an integral part of life for most Americans. Many individuals become active in team or individual sports starting in youth or adolescents. One … Continue reading →

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Online Educational and Enriching Winter Season Activities

Posted on January 9, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Ricky Vigil, Youth Services Afterschool Program Coordinator It seems like forever since the school year kicked off in late August and youth involved in the Afterschool Programs at Youth Services have been waiting for winter. While the change of … Continue reading →

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Kearns Junior High Afterschool Building Club

Posted on January 5, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Bel Villa, Youth Services Afterschool Family Resource Coordinator Kearns Junior High, and its Afterschool Program, have a long tradition being involved in the local community. From the Kearns Parent Resource Center, to hosting the Mobile Health Clinic, as well as … Continue reading →