In case you missed it: Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit recap

This past March, more than 250 Cowlitz County sixth graders attended the Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit in Longview, WA. This annual conference helps students develop leadership skills, build confidence, and learn about the importance of healthy behaviors. 

Student participants explored topics including drug education and prevention, mental health, and leadership through workshops centered on this year’s theme, “Find Your Good: Lifesaving Leadership.” Together, students, teachers, counselors, and student assistance professionals (SAPs) identified ways to create positive change at their schools. 

The Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit was sponsored by three CPWI coalitions – Hilander HOPE (Kelso), EPIC (Longview), and CARE (Castle Rock). Read ESD 112's article, Cowlitz county youth learn leadership skills at annual prevention summit, to learn more about the event.