Youth & Young Adult Activism: A Hands-on Guide

Audience:

This session is meant for high school aged youth (13-18), college aged young adults (18-26), and those who work with these populations that are interested in conducting tobacco-related projects.

Key Points:

The information of this session will draw from a youth generated tool-kit on youth and young adult activism published through Legacy for Health in conjunction with the CDC’s Best Practices Guide for Youth Engagement. The key points of this session will be:

• Youth involvement in tobacco control is critical to the success of the movement, especially within high schools, college campuses, and communities.
• Participants will be introduced to activities they can lead or participate in to fight back against tobacco in their high school or college campus and community, while providing tips for taking action and the necessary knowledge and tools for successfully advocating for change.
• CDC’s Best Practice Guide for Youth Engagement is a proven and effective resource to stimulate creativity, energy, and impact for youth and young adult activism projects.

Educational Experience:

This session will be conducted through interactive discussion, activities, and strategy sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the tools and strategies to their community relevant issues during the session.

Benefits:

This session will be conducted by tobacco control activism experts and young adults that work in schools and communities across the nation with varying levels of experience and skill. The participants will be able to benefit from their expertise, while also relating to them as peers in the tobacco control movement.