Beyond Red Ribbon Week: Engaging with Youth to Promote Health Advocacy 10/16/2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Los Angeles County Office of Education’s TUPE Unit Presents:
Beyond Red Ribbon Week: Engaging with Youth to Promote Health Advocacy
Discover strategies to move beyond traditional awareness activities and empower students to become passionate health advocates on their campuses. This workshop will explore effective approaches to foster youth development and civic engagement around health advocacy. Participants will learn the tangible benefits of engaging students in advocacy work, from building critical thinking skills to fostering leadership. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and event planning ideas, this session will provide inspiration for meaningful initiatives to extend health promotion beyond Red Ribbon Week. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools and event ideas to elevate student engagement and advocate for healthier, more informed communities.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact Mark Hernandez at (562) 922-8963.
Event Details
Audience
School Administrators, School Resource Officers, School/Campus safety,Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers, School Nurses, Community Liaisons
Facilitator(s)
Lynelle Lujan Mark Hernandez
Location
Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) Note:Zoom Link will be provided to registered participants closer to the day of the training.