S2 E2: In this episode, two adult allies describe the key similarities and differences of community organizing and prevention. The speakers also discuss how the two fields complement one another and share historical context and examples from the field.

32:22

Participants:

• George Hicks, Arc Builders
• Tracy Johnson, TTJ Group LLC

Host: Raylette Johnson, SheRay’s & Associates, LLC

We’ve made the difficult decision to remove Season 2, Episode 3 from our podcast. We encourage our listeners to explore our other episodes, starting with Season 2, Episode 4 for to continue exploring youth-led programs.

S2 E4: In this episode, three participants discuss the Youth Empowerment Conceptual Framework (YECF) and the Community Coalition Action Theory (CCAT) as community-based process. A representative from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides context on the history of both frameworks, while also describing the value of detailing and documenting community-based process in relation to the frameworks. Two local adult allies further explain how the YECF has been supportive for youth-led programs, as well as the usefulness and application of the CCAT for community coalitions.

28:24

Participants:

• Valerie Connolly-Leach, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Mollie Stevens, Impact Prevention
• Meagan Joseph, Impact Prevention

Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

29:31

Participants:

• Lara Belliston, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Eddie Neal, Impact Prevention

Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

S2 E6: This episode provides a conversation about the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) from both the state and local perspectives. Guests discuss what the survey is and how data is collected, as well as strategies for building relationships with school districts to utilize the OHYES! and the resulting benefits for youth-led programs.

33:28

Participants:

• Beth Dixon, Wellspring
• Beth Miller, Prevention Awareness Support Services
• Lucy Flowers, Prevention Awareness Support Services

Host: Evi Roberts, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

S2 E7: In this episode, two adult allies describe the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN), the purpose of the group, and goals for the upcoming year.The speakers also discuss the importance of building connections between the OYLPN and local youth groups, as well as ways to connect.

19:23

Participants:

• Geena Crosby, Prevention Action Alliance
• Karen Pennington, Fulton County Health Department

Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Resources: Click here and Here for more information on the OYLPN and OYLPN’s Youth Council.

S2 E8: In this episode, two adult allies describe the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN), the purpose of the group, and goals for the upcoming year.The speakers also discuss the importance of building connections between the OYLPN and local youth groups, as well as ways to connect.

16:19

Participants:

• Sam Arledge, Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network’s Youth Council and Pickaway County Community Foundation
• Dina Rulli-Heaphey, Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network’s Youth Council and BATS

Host: Geena Crosby, Prevention Action Alliance

Resources: Click here and Here for more information on the OYLPN and OYLPN’s Youth Council.

S2 E9: In this episode, two adult allies describe how youth-led programming looked before and during the pandemic, as well as how they anticipate it looking in the future. The speakers provide examples from local youth groups that they lead and how facilitation may look during the upcoming year.

22:48

Participants:

• Laura Busler, Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs
• George Hicks, Arc Builders

Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

S2 E10: In this episode, an anti-bias educator discusses social justice and how adult allies can support and engage young people in social justice.The speaker also addresses how to introduce young people to social justice and incorporate into youth-led programming.The speaker is one of the keynote speakers for the 2021 Ohio Adult Allies Summit.

44:10

Participants:

• Emily Chiariello, Chiariello Consulting LLC

Host: Julianna Fellows, Prevention Action Alliance

S2 E11: In this episode, two adult allies talk about challenges and successes with developing and modifying Ohio Adult Allies materials for impacted communities of color.The speakers address modifications and adaptations and how to ensure materials are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

17:54

Participants:

• Cameron Foster, Addiction Services Council
• Sharlen Moore, Urban Underground

Host: Raylette Johnson, SheRay’s & Associates, LLC

S2 E12: In this episode, two adult allies talk about considerations and theories for implementing Ohio Adult Allies materials and youth-led programming with communities of color. The speakers also address outcomes and bringing the right people to the table, as well as provide tips for people of color in this work.

17:01

Participants:

• Ivelisse Pérez, Hispanic UMADAOP-Youth Center
• Dr. Marketa Robinson, Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP) of Dayton

Host: Raylette Johnson, SheRay’s & Associates, LLC