Youth Action Teams

Be A Poser: Strike Your Power Pose

Contributed by the Walton County Youth Advocacy Board As members of a Youth Advocacy Board, we find ourselves doing a good bit of public speaking. Sometimes it’s in front of peers at school, other times county commissioners or state legislators. In any case, it can be...

Celebrate Prom the Safe and Sober Way

It’s that time of year again! What time? Prom time! Each year, this well-known milestone event in popular culture gives high school students an opportunity to attend a formal, black tie affair. Unfortunately, some students automatically assume this celebration...

Conduct Your Own Alcohol Free Gets Me Campaign

As April approaches, it is time to start planning your Alcohol Awareness Month project. Conducting an Alcohol Free Gets Me campaign is a great project for your Youth Action Team! Here’s what you need to know in order to implement the campaign. Central Message and Goal...

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...