Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Intro to the “Prime for Life” Curriculum | Episode 104 with Derek Jorden
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Derek Jordan from Prime for Life, a global alcohol and drug prevention program. Derek shares his personal journey that led him to this field, including a tragic incident that shaped his mission to prevent similar occurrences for others. The conversation delves into the unique aspects of Prime for Life, its evidence-based approach, and how it is implemented in schools and communities. They discuss the importance of making prevention engaging and fun, and how the program empowers individuals to make informed choices about their health and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Prime for Life
08:02 Derek's Personal Journey and Motivation
15:51 Understanding Prime for Life's Approach
17:51 The Unique Aspects of Prime for Life
22:29 Implementation in Schools and Communities
28:51 The Broader Context of Prevention
34:24 Final Thoughts and Advice
Links:
- https://www.facebook.com/primebypri/
- https://www.instagram.com/primebypri/
- https://x.com/PrimebyPRI
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-jorden/
- https://primeforlife.org/
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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