For Parents
Keeping Them Safe
Teen girls 16-19 are 3.5 times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general population. One in four women 18-24 has been or will be assaulted within her lifetime. Men and boys are twice as likely to experience acts of violence by a stranger. At home or on the street, with friends or amongst strangers, how can we keep our teens safe? Today, our teen’s safety is at risk in school, on the internet, at home and just hanging out. Hear from experts in the field on the latest trends and strategies you can use to keep your teen safe.
Staying Connected: Growing Up, Not Apart
We teach them to grow-up, but we don’t want to grow apart. How can we stay connected with our teens, while teaching maturity and responsibility? How do we reach out when they push us away? What are they really saying with their silence or screams? Listen to the voices of experts and real teens as they share their insights and stories.
For Teens
How to Get the Bling and Keep the Dream
Learn how to create the life of your dreams, without selling out. No lectures. It’s real – real success, real talk, real people. This is a rare chance to sit down with incredible people who made their dreams come true – with hard work, faith and dedication. They did it and so can you.
He/She Is Just Not That Into You
Be real. It’s not easy being a teen – and the adults don’t believe you. Here’s a group that does. From dating and sex to bullies and harassment, get some ideas on how to handle relationships with the opposite sex and what to do. Find out what it means to have a ‘healthy relationship”! It’s your body, mind and soul – learn how to create boundaries that keep you safe and proud
For Boys Only
Boys to Men
What does a “Real Man” do? When someone is in your face? Or when your mom is sick and you’re all she’s got? Or when you have a dream but they laugh? Or when you want to, but know you shouldn’t? These Real Men know what you’re talking about. What do you have to do to prove you’re a man? Find out.
For Girls Only
I Am More Than Just My Goodies
We know the pictures aren’t real and that “she doesn’t really look like that.” But we can’t help it…we still want to look like her. How can we look beautiful without feeling so bad about ourselves? Are we more than our bodies? Listen to models, beauty and fashion experts, celebrities and others as they dish on the real deal – behind the screen and the pages. Learn how to “Be Beautiful” instead of stressing about “Looking Beautiful.”
Crossroads Theatre Project
What kind of community do you see for Charlotte’s future? 12 teenagers from across our city share their personal views and observations about the Charlotte community. The Crossroads Teen Theatre Project is continuation of the Community Theater/ theater about community: a Crossroads Initiative produced by the Community Relations Committee of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. 
