This is a training that was develped to train young people in youth leadership development. The target audience is 13-16 year olds.

1. (You)th Leadership
NYC Prevention Resource Center
Sarah Redfield

2. Who we are
Established in 2009, the Prevention Resource
Center is committed to decreasing the negative
effects of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs,
gambling and violence at the community level.
The PRC serves as an information
clearinghouse linking available resources to
substance abuse prevention providers, local
stakeholders, and community based
organizations.

3. “Leadership is not defined by age, gender, race, or financial class. Rather, it
is defined by actions, vision, and passion.”
-Anonymous

4. Who are leaders?
Name some people you consider
leaders

5. Commonalities
Vision
Vision of changes they want to see in their
community
Vision for how the work can be done
(Blueprint)
Vision of resources needed
to get the work done
(Tools)

6. On an Index Card Write…
• Personal Vision - what do you envision for
yourself
• Community Vision - what do you envision for
your community

7. Active in the Community
Leaders know the community they are a part of
Community leaders are plugged into the community
Informed on issues affecting the community
Community leaders are collaborators

8. Collaborators
Teamwork
Team Player
Essentially, collaboration is a process where people with different interests, share
knowledge to reach outcomes and/or make better decisions.

9. Leadership Styles
Traditional Collaborative
• Based on belief that power
is given to leader
• Lead with control and power
• Followed because of loyalty to
position, not leader
• Focuses the decision making process
of the group with keeping shared goals
within reach
• Promotes effective communication*

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRbBEclZ4g
• Understand the best way to communicate with other people
• Communication matters
• Communicate effectively

11. Resolve Conflict

12. Share the Spotlight
…

13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDKDC_IUnOA
Build Trust

14. Activity
• In your group think of a vision for your community
(Keep in mind this vision should be realistic because you may actually do this in your community)
• Once you agree on a vision develop a road map for your vision
• Come up with 5 steps that are necessary to reach your vision

15. Thank You!
Contact Info:
Sarah Redfield
Phone: (646) 841-3209
Email: sredfield@childrensaidsociety.org
http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/prevention-resource-center