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NCACC <br />Page 6 of 6 <br />taxes levied on manufactured homes be paid before the home may be moved, <br />repossessed or sold on site. <br />Youth Issues <br />1. Teen pregnancy <br />Prevention, sex education and related health issues. It starts a chain reaction and <br />teenagers face tough decisions. <br />2. Substance abuse <br />This includes illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco and prescription drugs. Younger children <br />are trying tobacco. <br />3. Dropouts <br />North Carolina's drop -out rate is at one - third; more dropout prevention programs are <br />needed. <br />4. Violence <br />This includes bullying, gangs, crime and physical harm. Education is needed on safety <br />issues, recognizing that "unsafe" actions impact others, such as friends and family. <br />5. Recreation <br />This includes community activities, intramural sports, funding for youth centers and <br />other facilities and safe places, and unstructured activities. Re- evaluate current parks <br />and recreation programs. Paying for sports can be expensive. <br />6. Socio- economics <br />Adults and teens need jobs; unemployment is getting worse. Poverty and hunger are <br />problems, especially in small counties with low economic ratings; family income is <br />below average. Other issues are identity theft, and family money management; many <br />grandparents with low incomes are raising grandchildren. <br />7. Education issues /school funding <br />Schools need money to provide more classes and extracurricular activities. Young <br />people need to prepare for and find money to help pay for college. Youths want to <br />think their needs are recognized, and they want more opportunities at school. <br />8. Lack of youth voice in community <br />Youths need to have their voices included in political decisions; youths should take the <br />initiative with governmental officials to have opportunities to express their opinions. <br />9. Health issues <br />Obesity, healthy lifestyles education, healthy food in school cafeterias, and chronic <br />disease reduction are important to young people. <br />10. Lack of things to do <br />There should be more safe and effective activities for youth to participate in. There <br />should be a partnership between youth development programs, with constructive and <br />positive activities. <br />http:// www. neacc. org /legislativegoals_2011- 12.html 1/27/2012 <br />Page 154 <br />