Science-Based Prevention Stategies: Youth as Leaders

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Youth as Leaders in Prevention: Categories of Youth as Leaders
This paper includes categories of prevention strategies that put young people in positions where they can positively influence their peers and/or other young people.

Youth as Leaders in Prevention Suggested Additional Readings
These articles, guides and government documents have proven useful in our youth as leaders collection of materials. For each item we have summarized or highlighted key points covered in more detail in the full document.

Youth as Resources in Prevention & Health Promotion
This PowerPoint presentation was used in conjunction with Kevin Ringhofer's keynote address at Oklahoma's 13th Annual Prevention Convention on February 7, 2001.

Youth Development or Leadership Resources on the Web
These sites are good starting points for looking at information that supports youth development and leadership.