We need to make sure people are aware of and have access to the opportunities, support, programs, and activities available to youth and families. We need a coordinated, strategic plan to address youth and prevention, and to ensure that our efforts and programs are effective and sustainable. We need to collaborate to make the most of what our community has to offer to youth. We need the whole community, not just providers or school staff or professionals . The informal and formal networks in our lives are essential to helping us make changes and face challenges.
Research guides funding and programming priorities for prevention.
Community Networking and Training Build more connections between community. Build on work and experience in the community. Community members, youth, people who work with youth are resources. Community members and organizations share skills with each other. Youth Community Engagement Support and develop youth engagement in community efforts and programs.