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June 11

June PreventEd Speaker Series

Time

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location

9355 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO

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Amplify Their Voice: A Guide to Hosting Youth Advocacy Events

Presented by Emily Wilkerson, Community Strategist with PreventEd

Want to empower young people to be changemakers?

This interactive session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to host impactful youth advocacy events. Learn how to create a platform for young voices on issues they care about, fostering their civic engagement and leadership skills. We’ll discuss:

  • Effective planning strategies: From selecting an issue to budgeting.
  • Engaging activities: Ideas for workshops, debates, simulations, and more, catering to different age groups and interests.
  • Building partnerships: Connecting with local organizations, policymakers, and media to amplify their message.
  • Creating a safe and inclusive space: Strategies to foster respectful dialogue and address potential challenges.

This training will be hosted in a hybrid format with both in-person and Zoom options to attend. While the training is free to attend, we are asking all attendees to please register below.

Attendees are welcome to join this meeting at 11:30 for lunch and networking. The presentation will begin at 12pm. Please contact Stacie Zellin with questions. 

The Speaker Series is free to attend but registration is required:

“I didn’t know that everyone has risk factors that affect drug use. Now that I do, I’m really trying to incorporate that into my life to keep me on pace and stay away from drugs and drug use.”

Adolescent, 17

“Students in my class have increased their empathy and reduced their angry outbursts.”

Teacher

“I have seen students using the vocabulary, acknowledging peer pressure, and be willing to problem-solve with peer conflicts.”

Teacher

“I am profoundly grateful for your unwavering support and expertise in guiding my child towards recovery. Your dedication and professionalism have been instrumental in this life-changing journey. My child’s newfound sobriety stands as a testament to your remarkable efforts."

Parent of Adolescent

"It was very informative and I learned more about the brain and how it's affected by substances. I'm definitely going to apply what I've learned in my everyday life."

Adolescent, 17

“This program has been so good for my child. He learned a lot. His focus now will be doing better in school and working to save money. Thank you for all the support at a time that I didn’t know how to deal with this.”

Parent of Adolescent

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