Dedham Youth Commission Youth and Parent/Caregiver Workshop Registration

Name: Dedham Youth Commission Youth and Parent/Caregiver Workshop Registration
Start: 2026-01-27T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-27T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Dedham Town Hall

Schedule

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Dedham Town Hall | Dedham, MA

Join Greg West and the Dedham Youth Commission for two back to back presentations to raise awareness on narcotics, vaping and bullying
About this Event

Session 1 (For Youth of Dedham) - The Risks of Narcotics and Vaping

Adolescent substance use has changed as the availability of narcotics, THC and nicotine products have increased, leaving alcohol a less common form of intoxication than in previous generations.

This presentation will explore:

physical risk factors
addiction dependence
social ramifications of these intoxicants in adolescents.

Session 2 (Parents and Caregivers of Dedham) - Bullying and Associated Risky Behavior

Bullying and cyberbullying continue to impact students, families, and schools striving to create safe environments

This session will:

Distinguish between normal conflict and bullying
Explore ways to build youth resilience
Examine the connection between bullying and risky behaviors, including substance use.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to better support youth

Agenda

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
The Risks of Narcotic Use & Vaping_Youth Session Only
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Bullying & Associated Risky Behavior_Adult Session Only