To be effective, public education should be developed with youth involvement, the media, all levels of government and schools. Evaluation of public education efforts to determine how it influences young males and young females, is also important. The 1997 Annual Report from the B.C Vital Statistics Agency shows that young males are much more likely to die in accidents and engage in high risk activity. This raises the question as to whether more and different public education should be aimed at young males. We have made numerous recommendations in these and previous reports that encompass the many aspects of a youth's life and the need to provide relevant services and supports.
Injuries are a major cause of death among youth.
Prevention services for children, youth and their parents. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that prevention services focused on building healthy families, save money and more importantly lives. Early intervention to help children and youth cope with the effects of abuse or neglect. Children who have suffered from abuse and neglect require immediate, qualified and caring services and supports. Mental health services for young children through to the teenage years.