Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco (ReACT)

REACT-I HRT U Youth Coalition

The REACT I HRT U youth coalition, which stands for Improving Health by Reducing Tobacco Use, was established through the REACT Program to ensure students have an opportunity to take the lead and create meaningful change in their communities in tobacco control efforts. I HRT U coalition members will be provided with fun, innovative training on public speaking, working with elected officials, tobacco prevention, policy/advocacy work, leadership skills, data collection, and social norm change. Using these skills, I HRT U members will be assisted in planning and organizing their own tobacco control efforts in their respective communities on the issues of tobacco-free outdoor recreation areas and/or zoning and density of tobacco retailers.

Qualifications

All youth members must be:

13-18 years old
Be able to attend meetings as needed
Attend high school and have regular attendance
Able to work as a team

Responsibilities

Coalition Member’s responsibilities include:

Attend weekly meetings and events
Participate in trainings
Attend 75% of meetings
At least once a year present with staff or peers to local community organizations, city council members, city staff, or state legislators
Attend and volunteer at 1 community event/project

Incentives to Participate

By participating, youth will receive:

Leadership training
Incentives during meetings including REACT promotional gear and snacks
Opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Summit at the end of the year
Letters of recommendation for university applications or employment
End-of-the-Year activities or incentives
Mentoring and Coaching by REACT staff

REACT Participant Form

Student Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Name of School*
Year in School*
Email*
Parent Information
Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Media Release
Consent
I hereby consent to the participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, audio or video of the student named above by the California Health Collaborative, Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco Program. I also grant to the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for non-profit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. I also hereby release the California Health Collaborative, the REACT Program, and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.
I agree
Transportation and Liability Release
Consent
On special occasions, REACT staff will need to transport youth home back home from REACT Program activities.

I (parent or legal guardians) give permission to my child to participate in I HRT U Youth Coalition. I agree I will not hold the California Health Collaborative, Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco Program, California Department of Public Health, and/or my son/daughter’s High School, their employees, or agents responsible for any injury or sickness my child may incur during this program.

I also confirm my decision listed above to allow my child to be transported by REACT staff during the school year. I agree I will not hold the California Health Collaborative, Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco Program, California Department of Public Health, and/or my son/daughter’s High School, their employees, or agents responsible if I decide to allow them to transport my child for program activities or events.
I agree
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Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco (ReACT)

REACT-I HRT U Youth Coalition

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Incentives to Participate

REACT Participant Form

Student Information

Parent Information

Media Release

Transportation and Liability Release

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