1. Teen gangs
When they brought in these extra forces gang related crimes decreased 19% from what it was a year earlier (www.cnn.ca, 2003). ... Being on a school sports team would help keep youth away from experimenting with drugs. In a recent study, 80% of males who participated in school sports were tested drug free for every year they have played on the team (Guernsey, 1996:107). ... Being on a team gives teens a sense of belonging and acceptance that most of them are looking for. ...
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