Does Red Ribbon Week Make a Difference?

Contributed By Chris Wood I think the majority of those reading this blog probably already know the history of Red Ribbon Week and how it got started, so I won’t go into the details of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena’s 1985 death by the drug cartels and the subsequent start...

Five Strategies to Create a Successful Youth Advisory Board

Having a Youth Advisory Board can be a great resource for your organization! Youth provide new, exciting ideas to take your programs and activities to the next level. We are so fortunate to have an incredible group of high school students who volunteer their time to...

Icebreaker: Rock Paper Scissors Extreme

Rock Paper Scissors Extreme This activity is one that was created and introduced to us by some of our Georgia Teen Institute Youth Staff several years ago and has taken off since then! We love it as an icebreaker, a brain break activity and even just as a quick game...

50 Things to Do Besides Drink Alcohol

While many teens and young adults perceive drinking alcohol to be the norm, it’s important for our youth to hear the message that MOST teens actually choose NOT to drink. Unfortunately, even though most youth don’t drink alcohol, it is still “the most commonly used...

Youth Across Georgia are Creating Better Communities for Us All

This past summer, 45 Youth Action Teams (YATs) attended Georgia Teen Institute (GTI). GTI is a leadership and prevention program for youth throughout Georgia that begins with four days of summer training and continues with year-round support. YATs come back to the...