S1 E1: In this episode, four adult allies talk about recruitment within youth-led programs and how to foster engagement. The speakers also address youth empowerment, community relationships, diversity, and strategies for recruiting new youth.
57:11
Participants:
- Holly Jacobson, ESC of the Western Reserve
- Jennie Canganelli, ESC of the Western Reserve
- Beth Thomas, Fulton County Health Department
- Kevin Rigby, Youth to Youth International
Host: Jessica Collura, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
S1 E2: In this episode, a variety of young people and adult allies share their experiences and tips regarding youth-led programs. Their different perspectives help create a well-rounded idea of what youth-led programing is.
1:04:34
Participants:
- Jade Eilers, Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network’s Youth Council
- Isabella Ruiz, Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network’s Youth Council/Fulton County YAC
- Evi Roberts, Prevention Action Alliance
- Shawn Jeffers, Youth at the Center
- Cheryl Sells, Youth to Youth International
Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on the Value of Youth-Led Programs.
S1 E3: Adult allies share their experiences with youth-led groups, offering insight and elaboration on the process of preparing for, and engaging in, meetings. Many strategies for facilitation are discussed, ranging from ice breakers to meeting recaps.
54:16
Participants:
- Shawn Jeffers, Youth at the Center
- Kevin Rigby, Youth to Youth International
- Haley Shamblin, Impact Prevention
- Jennie Canganelli, ESC of the Western Reserve
Host: Jessica Collura, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
S1 E4: In this episode, adult allies discuss how they use data in their programs and why that data is important. The speakers outline the process of discussing data and presenting it in an accessible way to young people in an effort to maximize understanding and engagement.
42:47
Participants:
- Evi Roberts, Prevention Action Alliance
- Mykel Delong, Impact Prevention
- Beth Thomas, Fulton County Health Department
- Roshan Kumar, Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network’s Youth Council
- Mollie Stevens, Impact Prevention
Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Planning for Change
S1 E5: In this episode, adult allies discuss what problem identification and referral is and how it relates to prevention and youth-led programs. The speakers talk about a plethora of subjects related to the ethics of designing activities and the relationship between policy and procedure.
41:19
Participants:
- Holly Jacobson, ESC of the Western Reserve
- Karen Lackey, ESC of the Western Reserve
- Cheryl Sells, Youth to Youth International
- Robin Wilson, Fulton County Health Department
Host: Aimee Collins, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Implementing Change.
S1 E6: In this episode, adult allies discuss what problem identification and referral is and how it relates to prevention and youth-led programs. The speakers talk about a plethora of subjects related to the ethics of designing activities and the relationship between policy and procedure.
42:24
Participants:
- Shawn Jeffers, Youth at the Center
- Robin Wilson, Fulton County Health Department
- Tina McGill, Belmont County Student Services
Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
S1 E7: In this episode, two adult allies discuss the roles young people hold in their programs and how decision-making processes occur. The speakers also bring up challenges in the decision-making process and how to come up with solutions that validate each member’s thoughts and opinions.
36:16
Participants:
- Holly Jacobson, ESC of the Western Reserve
- Haley Shamblin, Impact Prevention
Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Planning for Change.
S1 E8: In this episode, two regional learning collaborative leaders discuss what a regional learning collaborative is, the benefits of participating, and why it is important for youth-led programming. The speakers also offer tips and resources for people interested in joining these meetings.
20:33
Participants:
- Beth Thomas, Fulton County Health Department, Northwest Region
- Kevin Rigby, Youth to Youth, Central Region
Host: Aimee Collins, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Regional Learning Collaboratives.
S1 E9: In this episode, two regional learning collaborative leaders discuss what a regional learning collaborative is, the benefits of participating, and why it is important for youth-led programming. The speakers also offer tips and resources for people interested in joining these meetings.
31:09
Participants:
- Mollie Stevens, Impact Prevention
- Cheryl Sells, Youth to Youth International
- Evi Roberts, Prevention Action Alliance
Host: Jessica Collura, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Planning for Change.
S1 E10: In this episode, two adult allies talk about cohesion and resiliency within a youth-led group and how to foster it. They share some personal anecdotes and touch on subjects like team building activities, signs of cohesion, and overcoming challenges.
43:18
Participants:
- Cheryl Sells, Youth to Youth International
- Robin Wilson, Fulton County Health Department
Host: Jessica Collura, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Planning for Change.
S1 E11: In this episode, two adult allies talk about adultism and how it influences interactions with young people.The speakers discuss how to identify adultism and offer insights into creating an inclusive environment with authentic youth participation.
36:19
Participants:
- Shawn Jeffers, Youth at the
- Tina McGill, Belmont County Student Services
Host: Jessica Collura, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Preparing for Change.
S1 E12: In this podcast, two adult allies talk about the rich history of youth-led prevention and how they are working to honor that history while also moving forward. The speakers also address changes in programming and steps for the future.
40:14
Participants:
- Valerie Connolly-Leach, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Molly Stone, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Host: Holly Raffle, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Resources: Click here for more information on Preparing for Change.