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Holliston youth coalition outlines state advocacy, school programs and peer campaigns
Summary
At the May 29 Holliston School Committee meeting, Zoe Morrow summarized a year of student‑led prevention work under a federal drug‑free communities grant, including advocacy at the State House, a drunk‑driving simulator for about 200 students, video modules for middle‑school wellness classes and peer‑led positive campaigns.
Zoe Morrow, director of the Holliston Drug and Alcohol Awareness Coalition, told the Holliston School Committee on May 29 that the coalition’s youth action team has expanded prevention and peer‑leadership activities while the federal grant that supports the work enters its third year.
The Coalition is “in year 3 of 5 right now,” Morrow said, describing school and community programs driven by about 17 students who meet weekly. She said the group’s aim is “to reduce substance use among our youth” by working with 12 sectors of town, including schools, the police department and local government.
Why it matters: The coalition’s work combines direct prevention (classroom and video materials) with community events and state‑level advocacy, creating multiple entry points for students and families to access prevention education and services.
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