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Youth Corner: Summit helps shape goals for Planet Youth Homer

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Overall, the mission of Planet Youth Homer (PYH) is to engage the Icelandic Prevention Model in Homer itself. The Icelandic Prevention Model, developed in Reykjavik and aptly named, revolves around the concept of preventing unwanted and negative influences, such as drug use, from gaining traction in a community in order to protect youth. On a broad scale, it aims to create a community that amplifies and serves the voice of youth.

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