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.

In this episode, three adult allies discuss how local youth-led programs used a strategic planning process to identify suicide as their problem of focus and determine root causes amongst young people in the community.  The speakers also discuss the evidence-based strategies selected and implemented, as well as challenges and lessons learned from the strategic planning process.

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.

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.

In this episode, two adult allies talk about starting a youth-led program. The speakers discuss their experiences working through the early stages of a youth-led program, as well as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes adult allies need in order to start a youth-led program.

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.

In this episode. two adult allies discuss the difference between strategic planning and strategic justification.  They provide examples of what both look like in practice and strategies for engaging young people in strategic planning.

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.

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.

Adult allies talk about what outcome and collective efficacy is and how it connects to youth-led programs. The speakers also touch on strategic planning, teamwork within committees, advocacy, and much more!