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GOAL: Support current family building and supervised youth activities programs that reduce risky behavior and provide the positive learning experiences youth need to acquire life skills and become conscientious citizens. diauesa, particularly depressiov~ is reported by one-fourth to one-third of high school YOuth Risk Behavior Surly states that 7% of students surveyed reported actually attempt- in~ suicide during a 12-month period. OBJEC'nVES IMPLEMENTATION SUGGESTIONS Provide additional year-round programmin& supervised activities and spedal events for all Pleasanton youth, including spedal needs chil- dren. Expand current programs/activities and develop additional programs during school vacations and the summer months. Develop programs and schedule times for activities and events to match youth and parent needs. Monitor the availability and support the expansion of pre-school supervised activity programs that encou~ge parent partidpation. Establish a committee, induding representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasanton Downtown Association, to seek ways to develop recreational and social opportunities for older youth between ages 18 and 22. Possible providers/panners indude PI. lSD, the City of Pleasanton, Valley Community Health Center, YMCA, faith community and other related agendes. Keep g~mnasiums open for late night pick-up basket- ball games. Provide camps for school-age children during school vacations. Allow schools to become community centers for learning and recreation when school is not in session. Possible providers/panners include the City of Pleasanton, PUSD, Child Care Links, Valley Commu- nity Health Center and other related agencies. Possible providers/panners include the City of Pleasanton, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, for- profit businesses, Pleasanton Downtown Association, PUSD Adult Education, the Pleasanton Youth Com- mission, Valley Community Health Center, faith community and other related agencies. 17