16% of MAUMS students report someone has ever done sexual things to them they did not want; 27% of MAUHS students someone has ever done sexual things to them they did not want. (2023 YRBS) As we recognize Child Abuse…
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ACT Seeks Nominations for 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards
Local educators and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to nominate a young person they work with for the 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards offered by ACT Bennington. The Youth Appreciation Awards recognize Bennington-area youth for their leadership, kindness, and efforts to make…
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Meet the Inaugural Bennington Youth Council!
The Bennington Youth Council is a group of young residents (ages 13–18) dedicated to making the community more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive for young people. The Council provides a forum for youth to discuss issues that affect them, develop leadership…
Winter Self-Care: Checking In With Your Mental Health
Winter and the holidays can be a hard time for some of us. Between school stress, family expectations, money worries, loneliness, or changes in routine, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, even when everyone else seems excited or "happy." Shorter…
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Announcing the Bennington Youth Council!
The Town of Bennington, in partnership with ACT Bennington, is excited to announce the launch of the Bennington Youth Council, a new program designed to elevate youth voices and engage local teens in shaping the future of the community. The…
SVSU and ACT Bennington Host Cannabis Education Events with Tom Fontana
The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU), in partnership with ACT Bennington — a substance-use prevention organization supporting youth in making healthy choices — will welcome Tom Fontana on October 22nd for student and community presentations focused on cannabis education, harm…
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