Helping Teens Make Better Choices: A Conversation with Jason Dorr

In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Dave Closson sits down with Jason Dorr, a longtime youth mentor and prevention educator from More2Life. With nearly two decades of experience working with teens in schools, churches, and communities, Jason shares how his passion for helping youth make positive choices has shaped his work—and the lives of countless young people.

Together, Dave and Jason explore:
✔️ How prevention and youth development go hand in hand
✔️ What it takes to truly engage teens in meaningful conversations
✔️ Why social media, substance use, and relationships are essential topics to address
✔️ How parents can build trust and open communication with their kids
✔️ The ripple effect of making one good choice—and the power of one caring adult

Whether you’re a parent, educator, prevention leader, or someone who cares about the next generation, this episode offers practical insights, real-world stories, and encouragement to keep showing up.

Links:

• https://www.m2l.org/
• http://www.facebook.com/#!/more2lifefl
• https://www.instagram.com/more2lifefl/
• https://www.dfaf.org/