Pubdate: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 Source: Daily Telegraph (UK) Copyright: of Telegraph Group Limited 1999 Contact: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Author: Nicole Martin STRAW HEARS TEENAGERS' COMPLAINTS MORE than 150 teenagers gathered in a nightclub yesterday to tell the Home Secretary of their concerns about sex, drugs and police racism. Jack Straw heard the group, which included teenage mothers and young offenders, speak about career choices and lack of after-school activities. In rap routines, dances, and drama sketches, the participants, selected by youth groups across England, attacked the Government for its misunderstanding of the younger generation. Jane Amer, 18, who lives in a hostel, said: "I can't get a job because employers are put off by my address. They assume I'm a drop-out and lazy." Mr Straw said he would act on the concerns expressed at the London forum. - --- MAP posted-by: Greg