ASK's "Getting Through to Your Teen"

The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) invites the Yorktown community to attend a complimentary seminar entitled, “Getting Through To Your Teen” on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeland High School auditorium (1349 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY). 

Mike Nerney, a nationally-recognized substance abuse prevention and education specialist, will discuss how to effectively communicate with pre-teens and teens specifically as it relates to alcohol, drug use and other high-risk behaviors. 

Learn about current alcohol and drug trends, and gain a better understanding of the adolescent mind. Additional information on ASK and its programs can be found at www.allianceforsafekids.org.  

Upon hearing that the nationally renowned substance abuse speaker and educator, Mike Nerney, was scheduled to conduct two days of workshops in Westchester County, Yorktown's Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) jumped into action requesting a community presentation during his visit. As stated in its mission statement, ASK works with all sectors of the Yorktown community to strengthen the safety net for our youth.  

Nerney was originally scheduled to conduct workshops for Westchester County School Administrators, Nurses, School Professionals, Health Teachers, as well as Community Faith Leaders. 

Yorktown will now benefit from a broader community presentation that also includes our parents, law enforcement, local government, medical and business professionals, coaches, youth leaders and members of the media. Yorktown's safety net will strengthen each time we reinforce awareness and education as an entire community working together to keep our kids safe.