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- T . ^ <br />FYE 2002 FACTS <br />The twkat Teens Alone youth client is: <br />A16 or 17 year old (37%). Caucasian (75%), female (54%), referred by a concerned adult at school (72%). <br />She is most likely to have been refeir^ b^use of family conflict (46%). More than one-third of )routh we meet (36 /o) <br />have mentioned tt»ere is a real possibility of nmning away. She is currently living at home with both parents (40%). <br />Thirty-seven percent of Teen Alone youtti live with only one parent. <br />Teens Alone youth mention the following problems most often: <br />Teens Alone youth mention the following problems most o/fen; <br />76% Experiencing poor communication and/or conflict with their parents. <br />^ 38% Failing grades. <br />25% Having difficulties with a teacher(s) <br />^ 19% Have problems expressing anger. <br />11% Encountering some kind of abuse or neglect <br />34% Using chemicals (and 10% are concerned with their parent's diemical use). <br />> 35% Truant. <br />^ 21% In trouble with the law. <br />•6- 33% Dealing with their parent's separation or divorce. <br />Teens Alone counselors: <br />Answered crisis calb <br />Counseled <br />TOTAL <br />418 <br />286 <br />» YOUTH <br />56 <br />244 <br />0 ADULTS <br />362 <br />42 <br />Teens Alone youth «mr <br />® 130 <br />too <br />•V <br />Runiwajri/Thiowaway/AbindoBed PoteatUl Ruiuways/HoBieleM FaaUly Conflict <br />An independent evaluator telephones Teens Alone’s clients. Here is what youth and famUies told us: <br />79% of parents report their ability to manage conflict increased. <br />♦ 78% of families saw an improved femily relationship. <br />^ 96% of youth remained at home. <br />78% of parents report ttut their child was sdU enrolled in sduwl and fiut Teens Alone helped their <br />child to stay in s^ooL <br />0- 93% of crisis calls were returned within 24 hours. <br />97% of Teens Atone clients ranked the service good <vexcelfent. <br />Teens Alone makes a difference. Please contrite!