At-Risk Teen Behaviors Exposed In Program By Bensalem Police

What does your teenage child's bedroom look like? And can you identify any warning sings of at-risk behavior by examining it?

Find out this spring and summer, during a special program offered by Bensalem Township police. The police have converted a conference room to look like a teenager’s bedroom. Parents are invited to stop by, examine it, and talk with police on how to identify possible at-risk behaviors.

For the next few months, residents can visit the mock teen bedroom and learn what they should look for as possible warning signs of drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, unhealthy relationships, and other concerning adolescent behaviors.

"In today’s environment where these problems continue to increase every day, we must use every tool in the toolbox to help parents/guardians and caregivers to manage all of the possible things kids are exposed to," Bensalem Police said.

Officers will be on hand to give parents a tour of the room, provide information, and help them seek assistance if needed.

The project is partnership with Bensalem Township, Bensalem Township Police Department, Building a Better Bensalem Together, Bensalem Township Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and Bensalem Township School District.

The address of the police department is 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem.

Here are the dates and times when the public can visit the teen bedroom display:

MAY 2018
Wednesday 5/23/18 7-9pm
Thursday 5/24/18 10am-noon
Wednesday 5/30/18 7-9pm

JUNE 2018
Monday 6/4/18 7-9pm
Tuesday 6/5/18 10am-noon
Wednesday 6/6/18 7-9pm
Saturday 6/9/18 1-3pm
Monday 6/11/18 7-9pm
Tuesday 6/12/18 2-4 pm
Wednesday 6/13/18 7-9pm
Monday 6/18/18 7-9pm
Tuesday 6/19/18 10am-noon
Wednesday 6/20/18 7-9pm
Saturday 6/23/18 1-3pm
Monday 6/25/18 7-9pm
Wednesday 6/27/18 7-9pm

JULY 2018
Monday 7/2/18 7-9pm
Monday 7/9/18 7-9pm
Tuesday 7/10/18 1-3pm
Wednesday 7/11/18 7-9pm
Saturday 7/14/18 1-3pm
Monday 7/16/18 7-9pm
Tuesday 7/17/18 10am-noon
Wednesday 7/18/18 7-9pm
Monday 7/23/18 7-9pm
Wednesday 7/25/18 7-9pm
Thursday 7/26/18 10am-noon
Saturday 7/28/18 1-3pm
Monday 7/30/18 7-9pm