The case “New York City’s Teen ACTION Program: An Evaluation Gone Awry,” written by Anjani Datla, summarizes how an after school public program can be funded and monitored. However, if the program is not successful it will be terminated. I suggest that the local agency needs to promote programs like the Teen ACTION Program. These programs will not only help to improve our communities but they will also help families who live below the poverty line. Fact In New York City, the Center for Economic Study collaborated with local government to help those living in poverty. The case study summarized, “The Afterschool Alliance, an advocacy group for after school programs claimed that after school programs help prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging …show more content…
If young people enroll in the program, they will benefit in several different ways. Throughout the program, young people will learn leadership and life skills. By applying these skills in real life, the youth will get an idea of what they might like to do after they graduate from high school. This will help them to set career goals. These kinds of programs will help our communities to have a higher percentage of people who are gainfully employed and who will build up our cities. These kinds of programs will also help to reduce violence in our communities. For example, in the report, it summarizes that “while some programs cover these topics through lessons, workshops, and reflection, all program activities reduce the risk of participant involvement by providing youth an outlet to get off the streets and away from the violence. Participants also learn about drugs, alcohol, and positive body images.” By enrolling in a program like this, young people will be able to know what is not right for them and to avoid doing dangerous things. There will be fewer suspensions from school for alcohol and drugs. Most importantly, young people who enroll in this program gain positive motivation after