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What Makes a Child Become a Bully

The problem of bullying in American schools has become so rampant that in 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education released the first federal definition of bullying. The definition includes three core elements: unwanted aggressive behavior observed or perceived power imbalance repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors This definition helps …

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How to Get To College on a Shoe String

The Young Lions Youth Organization helps Tampa’s low-income kids plan for college. College tuition is costly, and then there are all the other expenses that life throws you.  Rent, food, books, gas, and entertainment can add to large sums of money. Every fall and spring, college students return to campus. It’s a time of excitement, …

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How to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs

Young Lions Youth Organization is dedicated to its juvenile delinquency prevention mission.  Communicating with your children, especially as they grow into adolescence, is key to keeping them from falling into negative behaviors. One of the most critical topics to talk to teenagers about is drugs and alcohol. Teens require structure to stay safe. Having clear …

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Should A Teenager Have A Job?

After-school jobs have always been a traditional stepping stone in adolescent growth and development. Many parents are finding increasingly challenging to juggle their children’s schedules for athletics and arts activities. Many students also participate in scouting, FFA, or faith-based programs. High schools often require volunteer hours each semester – college bound students will not be …

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YOUNG LIONS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAMPA’S AT-RISK YOUTH

When he started The Young Lions Youth Organization in 1997, Dexter Bryant did not dare to dream how well his charity would flourish and expand over a quarter of a century. The juvenile delinquency prevention organization had humble beginnings. Bryant reminisces about the early days, “As a kid who got in some trouble in my …

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