"25. Special attention should be given to comprehensive policies and strategies for the prevention of alcohol, drug and other substance abuse by young persons. Teachers and other professionals should be equipped and trained to prevent and deal with these problems. Information on the use and abuse of drugs should be made available to the student body. "26. Schools should serve as resource and referral centres for the provision of medical, counselling and other services to young persons, particularly those with special needs and suffering from abuse, neglect, victimization and exploitation. "27. Through a variety of educational programmes, teachers and other adults should be sensitized to the problems, needs and perceptions of young persons, particularly those belonging to underpriviledged, disadvantaged, ethnic or other minority and low-income groups. "28. School systems should attempt to meet and promote the highest professional and educational standards with respect to curricula, teaching and learning methods and approaches and the recruitment and training of qualified teachers. Regular monitoring and assessment of performance by the appropriate professional organizations and authorities should be ensured. "29. School systems should plan, develop and implement extra-curricular activities of interest to young persons, in co-operation with community groups. "30. Assistance should be given to children and young persons who find it difficult to comply with attendance codes, as well as to "drop-outs". "31. Schools should promote policies and rules that are fair and just; students should be represented in school policy, decision-making and disciplinary matters and proceedings. "C. Community "32. Community-based services and programmes which respond to the special needs, problems, interests and concerns of young persons and which offer appropriate counselling and guidance to young persons and their families should be developed, or strengthened where they exist. "33. Communities should provide, or strengthen where they exist, a wide range 
**Analysis**
This text appears to focus on the well-being and development of young persons, discussing policies and strategies for their education, health, and protection. The emphasis on education, health services, and community-based programs suggests that the category should be related to human development and social services.

**Category**
Education, Health