Suncheon-si, Nationwide First to Operate 'Crisis Escape Band Club'

Youth Safety Net Leading Project

For Youth Aged 14 to 24

The Jeonnam Suncheon Youth Counseling and Welfare Center is operating the "Crisis Escape Band Club" for the first time nationwide to strengthen customized support for at-risk youth, which is part of the government's national agenda to create a society where everyone participates.

Recently, as youth crisis situations such as self-harm, suicide, delinquency and crime, and school dropout have intensified, the need for customized programs has emerged.

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This band club aims to help at-risk youth enhance their individuality and talents through club activities, achieve psychological stability, and transform their joys and sorrows into art to foster a healthy peer group culture.

Members of the Crisis Escape Band Club will be selected through auditions on the 15th of next month, targeting youth aged 14 to 24 within the district.

Additionally, four sessions of crisis management group counseling will be conducted in August, followed by club activities for performance pieces starting in September.

Youth who wish to participate can apply by July 10th on the Suncheon Youth Counseling and Welfare Center website.

A Suncheon city official stated, “Starting with the first cohort this year, we will support the band club as a sustainable program where youth can express their strengths and develop leadership and resilience.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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