Creating Effective Youth Substance Use Intervention Through Education, Partnerships, and Empathy

What happens when we stop using punishment as a response to youth substance use in schools and replace it with education and empathy instead?In this episode, we explore a different approach to youth substance use intervention, one built on trust, relationships, education, and community support instead of suspension or criminal charges.Listen as we learn how partnerships with educators, counselors, recovery communities, and law enforcement are creating a wraparound model that helps reduce stigma, create safe spaces for young people to be heard, and provide support they need to make healthier choices.Follow Champions for Youth on social to stay connected between episodes and explore resources shared by youth-serving leaders nationwide.InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeHave feedback or a topic you’d like us to cover? Submit your ideas at vfhy.org/podcast — we’d love to hear from you.