Pacific Region Issue Identification 1
Issue:
Renovation of Teen Centers
Issue Description:
Teen Centers throughout the Pacific require maintenance such as fixing leaks, general
repairs, painting, new windows and repairing holes in the walls. Some Teen Centers
do not have the luxury of kitchens, gyms or even adequate space for recreation.
Scope:
Region Wide
Recommendations:
Get teen volunteers to help with repairs. Send a letter through the chain of command
of facility issues.
Pacific Region Issue Identification 2
Issue:
There is a lack of community support addressing social issues such as bullying, poor
sportsmanship, cultural differences, etc.
Issue Description:
Youth are concerned about how bullying is being handled in the community.
Procedures and actions taken to resolve problems are not effective.
Scope:
Army wide
Recommendations:
Use of conflict resolution programs such as peer counseling, and Teen counseling.
Educate youth and families on bullying issues. Develop curriculum to confront the
problem.
Pacific Region Issue Identification 3
Issue:
Transportation for youth
Issue Description:
Families living off post have no access to transportation. There is no military
transportation system in place to take youth to and from school.
Scope:
Region wide
Recommendations:
Authorize and provide a transportation system for youth to and from events during
parental deployments. Provide free taxi services. Have a motor pool pickup and
designated drop off location.
Pacific Region Issue Identification 4
Issue:
Inadequate youth sports facilities at many garrisons
Issue Description:
Sports facilities vary greatly between garrisons. Some garrison facilities remain
substandard.
Scope:
Region Wide
Recommendations:
Implement minimum standards for installations. Ensure standards include at least one
sports field or gym in working condition. Create a staff position that acts as an
outdoor/sports recreation aid position within the Youth Center specifically for youth.
Create jobs for youth to maintain gyms and sports fields.
Pacific Region Issue Identification 5
Issue:
Develop career experiences for youth
Issue Description:
Most Garrisons lack adequate job opportunities for youth. Teens lack training and
experience to qualify for existing employment opportunities. Teens living on non
Army Installations do not receive the same opportunities as those on Army
Installations.
Scope:
Army Wide
Recommendations:
Ask local businesses to provide teen employment opportunities. Expand the Hired!
Program to all military branches. Provide youth job training.
Korea Region Issue Identification 1
Issue:
Garrison youth are not informed about Youth Services
Issue Description:
Building signs are not recognized by new comers. Coordination between schools, S2S&
CYSS is inadequate. Publicity, advertising, newcomer orientation and Youth sponsorship
requires improvement.
Scope:
Region Wide
Recommendations:
Make standard colorful Youth Center building signs. Improve newcomer orientation and
sponsorship (S2S, school & CYSS). Provide better publicity/advertisement (including
Social Networking, texting, etc).
Korea Region Issue Identification 2
Issue:
Aging Youth Center Equipment
Issue Description:
Malfunctioning, damaged and aging Youth Center equipment (electronic games, ping
pong tables, etc.) is not being reported, repaired or replaced.
Scope:
Region wide
Recommendations:
Youth should have input to monitor checkups and repairs monthly. Youth Center staff
should follow up & post progress on work order forms.
Korea Region Issue Identification 3
Issue:
Youth input into Youth Center staff hiring process.
Issue Description:
Current Youth Center staff hiring process involves CPO and an all adult team making
hiring decisions. Youth would like an opportunity to voice opinions about choosing
new Youth Center staff.
Scope:
Region Wide
Recommendations:
Allow youth to evaluate/interview candidates. Teens should be aware of staff
employee probation periods, during which teens should voice concerns via ICE,
suggestion box, etc. to CYSS Coordinator
Korea Region Issue Identification 4
Issue:
Nutritional Youth Center Snack choices
Issue Description:
Youth centers often offer snacks that lack nutritional quality (fruits, fiber, protein) or
youth input into YC grocery shopping.
Scope:
Army Wide
Recommendations:
Educate both staff and Youth on reading food product labels for caloric and nutritional
content. Give Youth input on choosing snacks. Allow youth input into the grocery list.
Korea Region Issue Identification 5
Issue:
Youth Center Tech Lab Internet is too restricted
Issue Description:
Current Army Youth Technology Lab network is VERY restricted. Social Networking is
not allowed even though Army policy allows it. Many sites needed for homework
research are blocked.
Scope:
Army Wide
Recommendations:
Provide commercial Internet service and funding for necessary equipment at Youth
Centers. Allow monitored wifi access for Youth personal electronic devices.
Army Reserve Issue Identification 1
Issue:
Youth residing off base feel alienated
Issue Description:
Geographically dispersed youths do not have a teen network.
Scope:
Army Reserve
Recommendations:
Setup a line of communication between the geographically dispersed Army youth with
the nearest military Teen Center to form a partnership and provide needed emotional
support.
BEST PRACTICES
Schofield Barracks Music Club
What has the Music Club accomplished in less
than one year?
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What began as one staff’ persons love of music
has grown into one of the most popular clubs
at Schofield Barracks Middle School and
Teen Center
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They have grown from one staff and one youth to a
group of 13-25 youth.
They competed with a variety of bands in the local
BATTLE OF THE BANDS and won!
Opened for the band SMASHMOUTH at the Fourth
of July Celebration on Schofield Barracks.
They have developed a relationship with the local
restaurant and once a week take care of their
recycling.
They have done several community shows at
locations such as Child Development Centers,
School Age Centers, and Deployment Ceremonies.
They have completed Community Service projects
to include Child Development Center
beautifications.
They are branching out to the other Youth Centers
on the Island.
They will be partnering with School Age Service on
Schofield Barracks to teach the younger youth how
to play instruments.
BEST PRACTICES
AMR Fine Arts Program
Youth learn skills to include sketching,
digital photography, sculpting, acrylic
painting, charcoal painting,
pointillism. Artworks is then entered
into local and national competitions.
Teen Accomplishments
Natasha White is an Art
Club member who won
first place in the National
Fine Arts Exhibit in the
acrylic painting category
YLF HIGHLIGHTS
1. Service Project
2. Rope Course
3. FOCUS Presentation
4. Cultural Night
5. Marketing/Facebook