Varga's Change in Life Now Motivates Teenagers to Fight Through Adversity

Varga's change in life now motivates teenagers to fight through adversity

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She struggled with drug addiction and fell. Chad Varga is shown speaking to over 1,500 students … Inside, I was desperately saying, 'God if you are real, Lord just help me right now through this situation.'” That night, Chad surrendered his life to …
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Program brings awareness to risky teen behaviors

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“We want to present this program to help parents and community members become aware of possible warning signs of risky or even illegal activities that some teenagers may participate in.” In the mock bedroom the police departments show, there are nearly …
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Youth crisis troupe sends out its own SOS

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SOS for Youth performers often are approached after their shows by teens facing depression, abuse or other issues stepping forward for the first time to ask for help. Sue Oberg, who has served as executive director of the group for eight years, said …
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16 and life to go

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Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a long-awaited ruling, wrestling with questions that have confounded the justice system for years: Should teens convicted of the most brutal crimes be punished just like adults? Or should their youth matter …
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