Episode 58: Dover Youth to Youth-Making a Difference Beyond Where They Live

After serving 26 years in law enforcement Cpt. Dana Mitchell spent no time in retirement, transitioning instead to civilian work coordinating Dover Youth to Youth, an empowerment program where students are part of “the solution” to the drug & violence problem. Each year Y2Y conducts a wide variety of programs, including educational presentations; creating & recording video/radio PSAs; and conducting a wide variety of awareness initiatives.

In addition to winning several national awards, Dover Y2Y is well known for their multi-media, youth-taught presentations to students and/or adults on implementing youth empowerment programs, capacity building and advocacy skill development.

The One Voice Toolkit of resources is available to coalitions and communities with staff & students continuously providing training on site and virtually.

• Email: mitchell@dover.nh.gov
• Links: http://dovery2y.org/resources/toolkit/
• Resources: https://vimeo.com/dovery2y