Every day, from the time we wake, we begin to make choices. While most choices, like what we wear or what we have for breakfast, may have little impact on our life, other choices, made in an instant, may have life-long consequences.

The Laura Recovery Center (LRC) has developed a 45-minute education program for teens that addresses issues they face most every day. These issues include the following topics.

Running Away:

According to the National Runaway Switchboard, 1 in 7 children between the ages of 10 and 18 will run away at least once in their lifetime. The LRC shares stories of teens that have made the choice to run away, the consequences of this choice, as well as the alternatives to running away.

Dating Violence:

About 1 in 3 high school students have been or will be involved in an abusive relationship (Bureau of Justice Special report: intimate Partner Violence, May 2000). The Choices program shares the story of Elaine, a teen murdered by her boyfriend.

Internet Safety:

The Internet is the fastest growing tool being used by sexual predators. Giving tips and advice about activities on the Internet, the LRC encourages young people to make wise choices and helps them realize the lies and tricks predators might use to lure them away from safety (an FBI report states there is a “100% chance” of a child meeting a predator in a chat room).

Substance Abuse:

Wade thought he made a wise choice. He had joined his friends for a party at a lake house. Wade had too much to drink. He slept in his car and then thought he was ready to drive home safely. He was wrong. Wade and his car were found in a lake 17 days later.

Positive Choices:

Hear the story of one teen who saved her own life...not by the actions taken on the fateful day she was attacked but the actions taken for the 18 years that preceded it. It is a powerful reminder that everyday choices can impact your life and your safety when you least expect it.

Teens today are smart, strong and ready to take on the world. We want to give them information that is relevant. We tell them stories about other teens that are real and from which we can all learn.

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There is no charge for this program, however donations are greatly appreciated. The Laura Recovery Center for missing children is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

If you would like to schedule a class for your group or are interested in learning more about this program, please contact the Center.