The Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC) is a program of the California Health Collaborative (CHC) in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC), funded by the California Department of Public Health- California Tobacco Control Program.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the LCC is to improve the overall health of Latinos in California by reducing tobacco-related disparities through the adoption and implementation of policies and system changes via statewide collaboration and community empowerment.
OUR SERVICES
The LCC provides tailored assistance to help programs engage the Latino community in tobacco control efforts, including the following services:
Foster collaboration and effective communication among regional tobacco control projects focusing on Latinos.
Develop and disseminate a Policy Platform to facilitate the adoption and implementation of tobacco control strategies for Latino communities.
Build the capacity of Latino tobacco control advocates to accelerate the adoption and implementation of policy and system change campaigns.
Develop and tailor educational materials and resources.
Leverage resources and support systems to create statewide momentum on tobacco control efforts.
Coordinate a Latino statewide advisory committee to provide guidance and support on the planning and implementation of tobacco control strategies.
Outreach to elected officials and policymakers on tobacco control issues and strategies.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FUNDED UNDER CONTRACT #17-10593.
Policy Platform
POLICY PLATFORM
The Latino Coordinating Center (LCC) is excited to announce the release of its Policy Platform which is intended to help advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders advance the tobacco control priorities that will have the greatest positive impact in the Latino community. The Policy Platform focuses on reducing the burden of tobacco use and exposure among Latinos, taking into consideration the diversity within the community and centering its recommendations around health equity. The Policy Platform identifies four priorities considered most conducive to reducing tobacco use in this population and special considerations that need to be addressed to ensure that changes are equitable, inclusive of the Latino voice, and help to build capacity in the community.
Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC)
Tobacco Prevention
Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC)
The Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC) is a program of the California Health Collaborative (CHC) in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC), funded by the California Department of Public Health- California Tobacco Control Program.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the LCC is to improve the overall health of Latinos in California by reducing tobacco-related disparities through the adoption and implementation of policies and system changes via statewide collaboration and community empowerment.
OUR SERVICES
The LCC provides tailored assistance to help programs engage the Latino community in tobacco control efforts, including the following services:
Foster collaboration and effective communication among regional tobacco control projects focusing on Latinos.
Develop and disseminate a Policy Platform to facilitate the adoption and implementation of tobacco control strategies for Latino communities.
Build the capacity of Latino tobacco control advocates to accelerate the adoption and implementation of policy and system change campaigns.
Develop and tailor educational materials and resources.
Leverage resources and support systems to create statewide momentum on tobacco control efforts.
Coordinate a Latino statewide advisory committee to provide guidance and support on the planning and implementation of tobacco control strategies.
Outreach to elected officials and policymakers on tobacco control issues and strategies.
HEAL aims to promote healthy behaviors and environments as a substance use prevention strategy for Latinx & Black Youth.
Reduce 30 day substance use among 9th grade Latino students Reduce drug related suspensions by Hispanic/Latino and African American students
1) Healing Circles
Provide the space to heal, share, and build relations
2) Youth Coalitions
Engage youth in advocacy, leadership, and peer to peer education
3) Art Engagement
Engage youth in the arts as a tool for advocacy, expression, and connection
4) Youth Advocacy Summit
Peer to Peer engagement and leadership development
Youth Coalitions
Establish Youth Leadership Coalitions (YLC) in Visalia high schools for African American and Latino youth to engage with their peers in the development and implementation of community solutions surrounding social justice issues, including the disproportionate suspension of African American youth and the high number of alcohol and tobacco retailers in communities of color
Art Engagement
With the support of local Latino and African American Art Ambassadors, engage Latino and African American youth in art expression, such as painting/graffiti art, spoken poetry, and rap/song and host an annual art showcase around the topics of social justice and health equity.
Youth Advocacy Summit
Support Latino and African American youth leaders annually in organizing and leading an Annual Summer Youth Leadership Summit for Latino and African American youth each year in support of building resiliency, enhancing leadership skills and engaging youth in discussions on how to improve their communities
This project is funded by Elevate Youth California. Elevate Youth California is funded by State of California’s Department of Health Care Services through the Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account and is administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.
HEAL aims to promote healthy behaviors and environments as a substance use prevention strategy for Latinx & Black Youth.
Reduce 30 day substance use among 9th grade Latino students Reduce drug related suspensions by Hispanic/Latino and African American students
1) Healing Circles
Provide the space to heal, share, and build relations
2) Youth Coalitions
Engage youth in advocacy, leadership, and peer to peer education
3) Art Engagement
Engage youth in the arts as a tool for advocacy, expression, and connection
4) Youth Advocacy Summit
Peer to Peer engagement and leadership development
Youth Coalitions
Establish Youth Leadership Coalitions (YLC) in Visalia high schools for African American and Latino youth to engage with their peers in the development and implementation of community solutions surrounding social justice issues, including the disproportionate suspension of African American youth and the high number of alcohol and tobacco retailers in communities of color
Art Engagement
With the support of local Latino and African American Art Ambassadors, engage Latino and African American youth in art expression, such as painting/graffiti art, spoken poetry, and rap/song and host an annual art showcase around the topics of social justice and health equity.
Youth Advocacy Summit
Support Latino and African American youth leaders annually in organizing and leading an Annual Summer Youth Leadership Summit for Latino and African American youth each year in support of building resiliency, enhancing leadership skills and engaging youth in discussions on how to improve their communities
This project is funded by Elevate Youth California. Elevate Youth California is funded by State of California’s Department of Health Care Services through the Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account and is administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.
HEAL aims to promote healthy behaviors and environments as a substance use prevention strategy for Latinx & Black Youth.
Reduce 30 day substance use among 9th grade Latino students Reduce drug related suspensions by Hispanic/Latino and African American students
1) Healing Circles
Provide the space to heal, share, and build relations
2) Youth Coalitions
Engage youth in advocacy, leadership, and peer to peer education
3) Art Engagement
Engage youth in the arts as a tool for advocacy, expression, and connection
4) Youth Advocacy Summit
Peer to Peer engagement and leadership development
Youth Coalitions
Establish Youth Leadership Coalitions (YLC) in Visalia high schools for African American and Latino youth to engage with their peers in the development and implementation of community solutions surrounding social justice issues, including the disproportionate suspension of African American youth and the high number of alcohol and tobacco retailers in communities of color
Art Engagement
With the support of local Latino and African American Art Ambassadors, engage Latino and African American youth in art expression, such as painting/graffiti art, spoken poetry, and rap/song and host an annual art showcase around the topics of social justice and health equity.
Youth Advocacy Summit
Support Latino and African American youth leaders annually in organizing and leading an Annual Summer Youth Leadership Summit for Latino and African American youth each year in support of building resiliency, enhancing leadership skills and engaging youth in discussions on how to improve their communities
This project is funded by Elevate Youth California. Elevate Youth California is funded by State of California’s Department of Health Care Services through the Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account and is administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.
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