This training document is developed by NOYS, the materials are part of the NOYS' school safety initiative. The guide reviews for school-based personnel methods to be used in developing youth-led projects that are designed for youth 5-to 24-years-old to encourage highway safety and to discourage youth alcohol or drug abuse. There are five goals of the NOYS project (1) To Empower: entrust, support and encourage youth leadership and involvement in activities and intitiatives that enhance safety; (2) To Communicate: NOYS will share information and ideas among youth serving organizations at the national, State, and local levels; (3) To Collaborate: NOYS will share resources, provide technical assistance and invite participation in individual members' activities to promote youth safety; (4) To Initiate: NOYS will support the design, implementation and evaluation of national youth safety events and activities, and (5) To Organize: NOYS will develop a volunteer structure to support the mission and goals of the organizations. The guide includes case studies of successful projects, leadership building exercises, a guide for performing a needs assessment prior to project selection, budget and management suggestions and sample project development forms. Charts