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The target population
The target population is at-risk
adolescents between the ages of 10 and 17 years and their families that are experiencing problems relating to behaviors that
have caused concern in the home and community.
“Your Voice” is a sensitive drug prevention
program that will address the values and need parents to maintain culture, while giving youth the skills to be proud of their
culture and “fit in” their new surroundings. The pre and post test will determine the effectiveness of “your
voice”
Sheri Jepperson M.Ed.
Program Coordinator
Somali Community Development of Utah
3331 South 900 East Suite # 130
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
(801) 433-0448
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Your Voice is substance
abuse prevention program to disseminate information about, and provide education in, substance abuse prevention to culturally
diverse populations of Salt Lake city and county.
The goal of the program is to prevent substance abuse by building positive self-esteem, values, behaviors and skills
“Your Voice”
will obtain the trust of those new to the United States by working within their cultural traditions and serving the entire
family, not just the youth. Often, refugee parent not realize that their children have a problem with drugs and/or alcohol,
deny the problem, or wish to resolve it within their own family. Especially vulnerable to feeling of alienation, youth new
to this country may resort to unhealthy ways of gaining social acceptance.
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