SDC’s Youth Services offers programs for low-income and at-risk youth that live in Milwaukee County. Our experienced staff guide and counsel youth to aid in their development and provide them with the foundation and skills necessary to achieve their goals.

By participating in the services offered, youth are able to discuss topics and social encounters that they experience day-to-day helping them to acquire conflict resolution and leadership skills. SDC operates recreational leagues available to males and females, and some leagues are co-ed. Good sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized to ensure youth have a rewarding experience in their league of choice.

Other aspects of Youth Services that may be available to youth include job readiness, trainings, and job placement.

Youth services community outreach workshops and activities include:

• Conflict Resolution: What is conflict? Response to conflict. Conflict management styles. 6 steps to conflict resolution. Role play activity.
• Bullying Awareness: What is bullying? Different types of bullying. Characteristics of people involved in bullying. Effects of bullying. What to do about bullying.
• Media Influences: Self-image / Self Concepts. How a healthy self-esteem plays a role in positive / negative social peer interactions? What is media? Being educated on media. What is the goal of advertisers and what techniques they use to sell products?
• Parenting Wisely: Reduce verbal and physical aggression in the family. How to deal with teen and pre-teen problem behaviors? Learn strategies to solve self-Image/self-Improvement.
• Life Skills Training: Making decisions. Drugs myths and realities. Violence and the media. Coping with anxiety/anger. Communication skills.
• Life Skills Transitions: Goal setting for success. Effective communication. Managing stress. Decision-making and risk. Managing time and money. Building relationships.
• Understanding And Dealing With High Risk Behaviors: What is important to you? Understanding your feelings. Problem solving. Risk factors. Protective factors.
• Girls In Real Life Situations: Who am I? Body image. Choices. Communication. Emotions. Relationships.

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