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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids--Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/responsi Source: United States Government Printing Office Description of voting rights and responsibilities; why one should vote; what voters vote on in elections full description	Why should I vote? Who can vote? Who is eligible to vote? What does voting mean? How does voting help? What do people vote on?
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids--Voter Registration http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/election/registratio Source: United States Government Printing Office A basic explanation of who is eligible to vote, why we as citizens should vote, and how to register to vote full description	Who can vote? Who is eligible to vote? How can I register to vote? When can I register to vote?
Effective Schooling Practices and At-Risk Youth: What the Research Shows http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/1/topsyn1.html Source: NW Regional Educational Laboratory This site describes what attributes a school offers help in reducing At-Risk behaviors in children. full description	How do schools help prevent criminal behaviors? How do I find out if my child's school is helping to prevent at-risk behaviors? What are the characteristics of a good school? Why do so many children drop out of school? How do I prevent my child from dropping out of school?
Global Youth Action Network http://www.youthlink.org/gyanv3/home.html Source: Global Youth Action Network The website of the Global Youth Action Network, which promotes youth participation in local communities, national government processes and international policy-making institutions. The website includes information about several programs youth can get involved in. full description	What is Global Youth Action Network? Which organizations promote youth participation on a global scale? What is Chat the Planet Project? What projects work with global youth community? What is Global Youth Service Day? Which youth programs concentrate on the national government process? Which youth programs concentrate on the United Nations system?
Juvenile Offenders and Troubled Teens http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/juvjusp.htm Source: North Carolina Wesleyan College A very large site that includes a detailed glossary or At-Risk terms, along with statistics and essays about the cause and solution of At-Risk behavior. Written by Dr. Tom O'Connor. full description	What causes juvenile problem behaviors? What are juvenile problem behaviors? Where can I find a glossary of juvenile problem behaviors? Where can I find statistics on juvenile crime? What can I do to keep my kids safe from at-risk behaviors?