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22nd Annual NPN Research Conference
Prevention Research: Striking Gold
September 15-18, 2009

Welcome Letter

Conference at-a-glance

workshop descriptions

Faculty Bios

Exhibitor list

2009 Sponsors:

• Alabama Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation Substance Abuse Services Division
• Alaska Department of Health & Social Services, Behavioral Health Prevention and Early Intervention
• California Friday Night Live Partnership
• Centers for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
• Colorado Department of Human Services
• Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse
• Nevada Mental Health & Developmental Services, Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Agency
• New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

Presentionations are posted as received from presenters. For presentations not posted here please contact the presenter. Presenter emails are posted on the faculty bio page..

Plenary - Opening
Adolescence is a Time Limited Brain Disorder.
Ken Winters, Ph.d. - Presentation

Session 1

1A                                                                                                                                          
The Strategic Prevention Framework in Colorado: Key Findings From a Formative Evaluation
April Hendrickson, MA - Presentation

1B                                                                                                                                                           
Reducing Adverse Life Outcomes for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Shayna Amerasinghe, Heather Carmichael Olson, Ph.D., Diane Casto, MPA, Mary O’Connor, Ph.D.

1C                                                                                                                                                          
Developing Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention that is Relevant for Minority and Minority Reentry Populations
Ted Strader, MS, and Teresa Boyd Strader, MSW, LCSW   - Presentation 

1D                                                                                                                                          
Evidenced-Based Compliance Checks: From Application to Evaluation
Erik Smoot,  Josh Cantwell, M.S.W., and Stacy Potter - Presentation

1E                                                                                                           
Implications of Adolescent Brain Development for Drug Abuse Prevention
Ken Winters, Ph.D. - Presentation

Featured Session:
1F                                                                                                                                           
Implementing Evidence-Based Early Intervention Approaches:  Adapting for Setting and Population
David Pating, MD, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, Ph.D., and Rocco Cheng, Ph.D.

1G                                                                                                                                                          
Saturation Devastation:  Engaging Youth in Environmental Prevention to Change Community Saturation of Alcohol Outlets and Pro-use Messages
Danelle Campbell, Amanda Montgomery, and Butte County Youth  - Presentation 

1H                                                                                                                                                          
Young Adults in the Workplace (YIW): Evaluation of Workplace Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
Deborah Galvin, Ph.D., and Georgia Karuntzos, Ph.D.

Session 2

2A                                                                                                                                          
Using Social Indicators to Identify Contributing Factors to Substance Abuse Related Consequences
Phillip Graham, DrPh, MPH, Brenda Rowe, Ph.D., MPA, MSW, and BeLinda Weimer, MA - Presentation

2B                                                                                                                                                          
Partnering with Nontraditional Youth Leaders to Build Healthier Communities
Jennifer Lyle, Ph.D., Jane Alvardo, and Jennifer Juras, Ph.D. - Presentation

2C                                                                                                                                                          
CSAP’s Special Report: Preliminary Analysis Examining Longitudinal Data of Early Teenage Factors Associated with Cigarette and Alcohol Use
Beverlie Fallik, Ph.D., Virginia Mulkern, Ph.D., and Nilufer Isvan Ph.D. - Presentation

2D                                                                                                                                                         
Alcohol Density in Los Angeles County
Qian Guo, Ph.D., and Yolanda Cordero - Presentation     

2E                                                                                                                                                          
Comprehensive Training and TA Provides Leadership to Universal Prevention SYSTEM in Montana
Brenda Simmons, James Baker, and Jackie Jandt - Presentation

2F                                                                                                                                          
Using Data to Build Effective Community Prevention Systems: Results from the Community Youth Development Study
Michael Arthur, Ph.D., Dalene Dutton, Ray Horodowicz, and J David Hawkins, Ph.D. - Presentation and additional Presentation

Featured Session:
2G                                                                                                                                          
Reducing Alcohol Problems by Raising Beverage Taxes and Fees: Evidence of Effects and Strategies for Success
William Ponicki, MA, Michele Simon,MA, and Judy Cushing

2H                                                                                                                                                         
Wyoming Youth Focus Groups
Rodney Wambeam, Ph.D., Trena Anastasia, Ph.D., and Steve Butler, MA

2I                                                                                                                                                           
Building Assets Reducing Risks: A Program to Ensure Successful Student Transition to High School
Angela Jerabek, MS, Robert Laney, and Anu Sharma, Ph.D., LP

Session 3

3A                                                                                                                                          
Time, Teamwork, and Trust: Indicated Prevention Creates Cultural Competence Across the System
Jan Ryan, William Harris, and Dean Lesicko - Presentation and Handouts 1, 2, and 3

3B                                                                                                                                                           
Three Keys to Sustainability
Kathleen Gary, MPA,  and Karin McBride, MA - Presentation

3C                                                                                                                                                          
Putting Youth at the Center: Successes and Challenges to an Adaptation of CMCA Model Programs
Amanda Cue, MPH, and Jennifer Juras, Ph.D.

3D                                                                                                                                                         
Community-level Impact of a Strategic Prevention Framework Using the CTC Model
Brian Bumbarger - Presentation

3E                                                                                                                                          
Integrating FASD Evidence-based Practices into Existing Service Delivery Organizations
Patricia Getty, Ph.D, and Vinitha Meyyur, Ph.D. - Presentation   

3F                                                                                                                                          
Internet Applications to Improve Prevention Practice
Elizabeth Harris, Ph.D., Wendi L. Siebold, MA, MPH, Janelle Commins, MSPH, and Mark Freeman - Presentation

3G                                                                                                                                                          
Examining Effects of Technical Assistance on Sustainable, Community Driven Changes
Nicole Keene, Dan Schober, MA, and Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D.

3H                                                                                                                                                          
Process Evaluation Results from the Implementation of a Workplace Wellness Program for Young Adults
Christopher Williams, Ph.D., and Jessica Samuolis, Ph.D.

Session 4

4A                                                                                                                                          
Translational Research:  Dissemination Efforts at NIDA
Luanne Rohrback, Ph.D., Dick Spoth, Ph.D., and Chris Ringwalt, Ph.D. - Presentation and additional 1, 2

4B                                                                                                                          
Family Connection: Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services for Homeless Children
Cathey Brown, M.Ed.

4C                                                                                                                                                          
Promoting Sustainability among Evidence-based Prevention Programs
Brittany Rhoades, Brian Bumbarger, and Melissa Tibbits - Presentation

4D                                                                                                                                         
The Role of Service to Science in Promoting Evaluation Capacity in Community-Based Prevention Programs
Carol McHale, Ph.D., Carmelita Grady, Ph.D., and Wayne Harding, Ed.M., Ph.D. - Presentation and Handouts

4E                                                                                                                                          
There is Life After Tests…..And Before
Pat Cooper, Ph.D. - Presentation

4F                                                                                                                                                          
Across Cultures and Borders: Cross-Cultural Learnings from the San Diego / Tijuana Border Project
Elmar Reyes-Barahona and Maria Antionieta Olvera Najera, MTG

Featured Session
Sponsored by the US State Department
4G                                                                                                                                          
Best Practices in International Substance Abuse Prevention Programs - Presentation and additional presentation

4H                                                                                                                                         
A Proven Science-Based Systems Design for Planning and Implementing Multi-Community Environmental Prevention Strategies Statewide
James Baker, Harold Holder, Ph.D., and Linda Padilla Sanchez - Presentation and additional presentation

4I                                                                                                                                           
Parents as Primary Prevention Agents in their Children’s Lives
Pat Davenport - Presentation

Session 5

5A                                                                                                                                          
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: What’s happened? What’s next?
Hope Taft, ICPS and Sue Thau - Presentation

5B                                                                                                                          
Collecting Community Level Survey Data from Adults for Assessment and Evaluation: Lessons Learned
Liz Lilliott, Ph.D., and Bob Flewelling, Ph.D.  - Presentation and Handouts 1 and 2

5C                                                                                                                                          
State and Community Partnerships: Utilizing a Technical Assistance Model for a Social Norms Campaign
Jessica Stiffler, MSW, Erin Art, MSW, and Alan Berkowitz,, Ph.D. - Presentation

5D                                                                                                                                         
Partners in Prevention:   Integrating a Creative Approach for College Students
Leigh Poirier Ball, M.Ed., Anthony Pang, and Ellen Thomas Reibling, Ph.D. - Presentation

5E                                                                                                                                          
Community Partnerships with Youth:  Integrating Youth Led Research into Outcome-Based Prevention Initiatives
Maureen Sedonaen, MBA

5F                                                                                                                                                          
Using Data to Strengthen Coalitions and Bridge Cultural Gaps
Jane Grover, Jessica Gomez, CHES, and Karen Meyer - Presentation

Featured Session
5G                                                                                                                                                          
CSAP Program Update:  Prevention Programming Responds to Policy
Frances M. Harding and Senior CSAP Staff

5H                                                                                                                                                         
Innovative Approach to Evaluating Environmental Prevention Strategy to Combat Youth Binge Drinking
Tracy Keenan, MSW, PPSC, and Brenda Armstrong

5I                                                                                                                                                           
Building Capacity Through Prevention Enhancement Sites
Marilyn Rodgers, MS, CPP, and Gary Hall, MEd, CPP

Session 6

6A                                                                                                                                                          
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, the 2009 IOM Prevention Report and Strategic Prevention
Dennis Embry, Ph.D. - Presentation

6B                                                                                                          
A Model for Building Effective Community Coalition Change Agents for Substance Abuse Prevention
Evelyn Yang, MA, and Pennie Foster-Fishman, Ph.D.    

6C                                                                                                                                          
Unraveling Teens and Technology: Interactive Best Practices to Incorporate in Your Drug Prevention Efforts
Gem Benoza and Aya Collins  - Presentation   

6D                                                                                                                                         
Data & Dialogue: Using Research to Address Community Factors that Contribute to Alcohol and Drug Problems
Kim Herbstritt, Catherine Hockmuth, and Alexandra Mares

6E                                                                                                                                          
New Paradigms in Prevention: Using Systems Approaches to Achieve Population-Level Outcomes
Laurie Barger Sutter - Presentation

6F                                                                                                                                                          
Beyond Brochures: Underage Drinking Prevention Through Cyberspace
Gwyndolyn Ensley, M.Ed., and George Marcelle  - Presentation and Handouts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Session 7

7A                                                                                                                                          
HARM (Health Advocates Rejecting Marijuana): Changing Norms, Improving Communities
Judi Strang, MA - Presentation

7B                                                                                                                           
Mining for Data: Using GIS to Enhance Environmental Factors of Prevention
Desiree Goetze, MPH, CHES, CPP, Aaron Jones, MPH, Mary Lay, MPH, CHES, CPP, and Barbara Seitz de Martinez,, Ph.D., MLS, CPP

7C                                                                                                                                          
A Low-Cost Model for Improving Implementation Quality
Brian Bumbarger - Presentation

7D                                                                                                                          
The Exemplary Awards Program -- How to Write a Competitive Application
Alan Moghul, Ph.D., M.S.Ed.

7E                                                                                                                                          
Multicultural Competence in Prevention: Participant Challenges and Facilitator Adaptations
Cady Berkel, Ph.D.

Plenary - Closing
Friday Keynote Presentation
Pat Cooper, Ph.D. - Presentation