Young people who said they were active in religious groups, sports or other interests were less likely to discuss risky behaviors.

VOA: special.2009.02.18

Young people who said they were active in religious groups,sports or had other interests were less likely to discuss risky behaviors.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

Others want to unlearn behaviors that only add to their problems.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

So can behaviors like obesity and the ability to stop smoking.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

So instead of watching bullying take place or joining in with the bullying, these programs teach bystanders how to stand up and be supportive of the kids who are being victimized and to say 'You know we don't do that here, we don't engage in those behaviors.'" Professor Swearer advises parents and teachers to try to get children to talk to them about being bullied.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

He says among the hardest-to-reach vulnerable groups are those engaging in behaviors that in some countries are illegal or socially unacceptable, such as homosexuals.

VOA: standard.2009.11.15