Student engagement
We work with leading health advocates — students
Challenge
Pronouncements from authority figures often carry little weight with adolescents. But student behavior, especially among teens, can be highly influenced by peers. Research suggests that adolescents are more likely to modify their behaviors and attitudes if they receive health messages from those who face similar concerns and pressures.
Solution
Most Wellness Center school has a Student Advisory Board sponsored by The L.A. Trust where student health advocates hone their leadership skills by mentoring and training their peers. Last school year, 104 students served as SAB members — and their campaigns reached more than 20,000 students. These campaigns — on topics like mental health, substance use, nutrition and sexual and reproductive health — can have a powerful impact. In response to high HPV rates, many SABs created outreach campaigns including educational skits, social media and HPV myth-buster announcements. As a result, Wellness Centers saw a significant increase in HPV vaccination referrals. Throughout the year The L.A Trust holds training sessions for Student Advisory Board members and their Adult Allies, including our annual Youth 2 Youth Conference, which attracted more than 100 students and allies in March.
Student Advisory Boards
Resources
Events
Webinars
Telehealth Webinar on Youth Engagement – June 3, 2020
Toolkits
Public Service Announcements
Belmont High School
Carson High School
Crenshaw High School
Elizabeth Learning Center (ELC)
Garfield High School
Jordan High School
Locke High School
Maclay Middle School
Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES)
Mendez High School
Monroe High School
Santee High School
Washington High School