Patty Jo Sawvel—an award-winning investigative
reporter—brings you 10 researched-based tips that anyone can use to help
young people steer clear of drug use and underage drinking. The fact
is, young people have changed and so have the tools to help them.
Drawing on 15 years of hands-on experience working youth, Sawvel also
outlines the three Cs for accessing and then minimizing any child’s risk
for substance abuse, explains what young people really want from
adults, and demonstrates the power of positive peer influence. This is
more than a "parenting seminar"—it is program packed with practical tips
for any adult who cares about kids, including teachers, youth leaders,
coaches, parents of children of any age, mentors, and town officials.
Sawvel’s research was recently bound in a 394-page book titled, Under the Influence: The Town That Listened to its Kids. Take-home hand-outs will also be provided at the program.
To view a 5-minute Fox 8 video based on this book (seminar price is $20) visit
