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. Health Han outs <br />y g <br />Creating Safe Places for Youth • Apri123, 2001 <br />Whatshould ahealthyhangoutinclnde? (listed in priority order) <br />� � . ,� � <br />� �� �„ . . . <br />2 Yaith led =y0uth n1n. <br />� w <br />3 Aceessihle.: <br />4 Balance between structure �� <br />e &informal <br />Stimulate mind and body <br />Guidance <br />Age appropriate <br />Safe & comfortable <br />� ° Connected to school <br />� � 4 Environment that is <br />comfortable, welcoming, Place to be proud of <br />� casual, fuII, colorful, Youth input <br />bright, peaceful, comfy <br />� furniture. Flexibility <br />5 Keep it simple Affordable <br />6 Fun <br />6 A place with music, food, <br />recreation, conversation <br />6 The `right' adult involved <br />6 Activities offered that <br />encompass a broad range <br />of interest areas generated <br />by youth. <br />7 A natural gathering place <br />Accessible - transportation, <br />cost and for all abilities <br />Not a nuisance to the <br />neighbors <br />Safe place for kids • <br />safe from physical harm, <br />drugs, sex <br />A place that is violence fiee - <br />tree of intimidation and threat <br />Inclusive <br />Welcoming environment <br />& staff <br />Accessibility — to other <br />kid friendly areas & <br />transportation <br />Fun stuff <br />Place to gather <br />Food/coffee (free/affordable) <br />Free. <br />Games, sport. <br />Group & individual spaces. <br />Age appropriate. <br />Homework help. <br />Skill building <br />Stimulating & fun. <br />Kick back, down time. <br />Options. <br />Adults — caring nurturing, <br />involved, concerned mentor <br />Chemicalfree Youth involved in planning <br />Environment where youth Sense of ownership <br />feel safe emotionally/ Rules & expectations <br />physically safe and welcome Conflict resolution plan <br />Organized chaos <br />Variety of activities/ (�� & �,ings) <br />updated equipment <br />Positive values <br />Flexible hours <br />Transportation/walking <br />distance <br />E.R.E. (environment/ <br />relationship/experience <br />Youth organized/adult & <br />community supported <br />Quality adult presence <br />Welcoming environment <br />Clean <br />Culturally friendly <br />Comfortable <br />Feel safe <br />Respectful <br />Good location <br />Transportation <br />Place to escape peer pressure <br />After school <br />Evenings, Weekends, <br />Summer <br />School vacations <br />Smoke-tree, drug-free, <br />violence-free <br />Accessibility/affordability/ <br />free <br />Offer variety of structured <br />& unstructured activities <br />Enjoyable, welcoming, fun, <br />comfortable <br />Consistent adult presence — <br />positive, non-judgmental, <br />likes kids <br />Food — kitchen, restaurant <br />Friends. <br />Art area/creative <br />opportunities <br />Physical activities <br />Homework lab <br />Counseling info <br />Making connections to <br />resources, other cultures/ <br />groups <br />Age appropriateness <br />Leadership & mentoring <br />opportunities for kids <br />Ma�mum/flexible hours <br />of operation <br />Multiple locations <br />"Shuttlebug" for teens <br />Once a month free nights <br />at local businesses <br />A place where youth can <br />feel connected to others & <br />the community i.e. mentors, <br />service learning, career <br />exploration, responsibility <br />Health place = safe <br />Respectful, inclusive, <br />welcoming, comfortable, <br />alcohol/smoke free, lots <br />of food. <br />Controlled chaos <br />community supported <br />Homework help <br />