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
Prevention & Mental Health… Are You “Up To It?” | Episode 116 with Jamal and Zion Givens
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White engages with Jamal and Zion Givens, a father-son duo dedicated to mental wellness and prevention. Jamal discusses his extensive experience in prevention and the founding of his nonprofit organization, while Zion reflects on how his father's work inspired him to make a difference. Together, they emphasize the significance of mentorship and building connections to foster stronger communities. In this conversation, Zion 'Z' Givens and Jamal discuss their journey in the nonprofit sector, focusing on youth engagement and mental health. They emphasize the importance of innovation in prevention strategies, the need for connection between parents and youth, and the unique dynamic of their father-son partnership. They also highlight the significance of collaboration within the community to enhance mental health conversations and support systems.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Powerhouse Duo
03:23 Jamal's Journey into Prevention
09:40 Zion's Path to Impact
13:57 Building a Movement Together
16:42 Innovating Prevention: The Need for Change
24:03 Connecting Through Creativity: Engaging Youth and Parents
33:16 Up To It: Transforming Mental Health Conversations
41:02 Collaboration Over Competition: Strengthening Community Partnerships
45:52 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
45:54 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
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