peer pressure
Coverage of peer pressure in the Nexus archive.
- Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office runs summer camp for hundreds of local kids each year
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office runs an eight-week summer camp called STAR Camp for students entering sixth grade, focusing on drug and alcohol education, peer pressure resistance, and community service. The program, attended by 280 students annually, is sponsored by local businesses and aims to build trust between youth and law enforcement.
- Teen Health Connection graduates reflect on years of leadership training
Two Teen Health Connection graduates, Sophey Cherry and Cameron Miller, reflected on their years of leadership training and commitment to avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. The program, active in Charlotte for over 30 years, focuses on drug education, mental health, and peer outreach, with participants creating awareness materials and serving on a teen advisory board.