In this one-day training, participants will learn how to establish and lead a youth advisory committee to support local substance abuse prevention efforts. Participants will learn best practices for engaging youth in advisory roles; how to establish an advisory committee structure; and strategies for recruitment and retention of youth advisors. Participants will also learn appropriate roles for youth committee members in substance abuse prevention activities.

** Participants must complete Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention prior to participation in Establishing and Leading a Youth Advisory Committee.

Location
Prevention First's Springfield Office (Headquarters)
2800 Montvale Drive
Springfield, IL 62704