Archive for December, 2009
Engaging Youth in Developing Reading & Writing Skills
In last week’s blog with Keith Hefner, we covered the mission and work of Youth Communication, an agency that works to develop teenagers’ reading and writing skills by producing stories that will engage readers. In this second part of our interview, we focus on one unique aspect of Mr. Hefner’s work. Mr. Hefner talks at [...]
Read More..>>Working With Youth To Create Stories For Youth
Personally, I have always been intrigued by the power of sharing one’s life journey as a means of self-growth, reflection, and empowerment. When youth share their personal life stories they can send strong messages to their peers, parents/guardians, communities and society as a whole, while also showing the unique gifts, talents, and perspectives youth provide. [...]
Read More..>>2009 Anti-Meth Ad Campaign
Living in Oregon (one of sixteen states with the highest Methamphetamine use rates in the U.S.), I first became aware of a new ad campaign regarding meth use when I saw a PSA on the television one evening. Not long after that, I received an email at work from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health [...]
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