ACT is teaming up with Queer Connect and the John G. McCullough Free Library for Youth Story Hour: Coming Out on October 17th, in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day (October 11th). Local poet James Crews will host…
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Youth Appreciation Day 2021
May is Youth Appreciation Month in Vermont, and each year we come together to celebrate Bennington youth for all that they contribute to the community! On May 8th and May 22nd, ACT hosted Youth Appreciation Day "Pop-Ups" at the Bennington…
Winners of 2021 Youth Photovoice Contest
Congratulations to Avery, Star, Gavin and Andrew, the winners of our 2021 Youth Photovoice Contest! This year's contest theme—Thrive—asked young people: what people, places, or things help make the Bennington area great? Submissions were reviewed by a panel of community…
Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2017 Report
In collaboration with our prevention friends at The Collaborative, ACT has put together a report based on the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Report for the whole of Bennington County. In it we look at: Youth substance use rates At-risk populations…
Midweek Marijuana Law Review: Show Me the Money
After marijuana is “legalized” in Vermont you can still face hefty fines for mishandling it. But where will that money go? Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. This piece is purely for informational purposes regarding…
Midweek Marijuana Law Review: Dispensing Marijuana to Youth, Criminal Penalties
Dispensing Marijuana to Youth can land you in some very serious hot water in Vermont. Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. This piece is purely for informational purposes regarding Act 86, a Vermont bill that…
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