Boys Town

Boys Town and Boystown, among other variations of the name and phrase, are common terms in reference to various places, organizations, institutions and media.

Institutions

*Boys Town (now known as "Girls and Boys Town"), an organization dedicated to the housing and education of at-risk children, founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan

*Boys Town (juvenile detention centre), a juvenile detention centre in Engadine, New South Wales, Australia

In Australia BoysTown helps disadvantaged children and young people aged to 25 years connect with the community. The well known kids helpline is just one of the many services provided by the group.They provide help and reassurance to those experiencing life challenges that include: physical and emotional abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, homelessness, low literacy, long-term unemployment and mental illness.

Places

*Boystown, Chicago, Illinois, a gay village in the Lakeview neighborhood
*Boys Town, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha and the headquarters of the Boys Town organization
*Boy's Town, prostitution, districts in several Mexican border cities that are formally designated for legalized prostitution.

Media

*"Boys Town" (film), a film about Father Flanagan and his work, starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney