Thank you for your interest in presenting at the upcoming 26th Annual National Prevention Network (NPN) Prevention Research Conference. The conference is dedicated to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention research and focuses on prevention theory and science; prevention research findings and practical application; as well as innovative approaches and emerging trends. We also value an emphasis on communities in transition; culturally relevant and responsive prevention; sustainability through partnerships, infrastructure, and policies; and a focus on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Model and Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
As previously, the conference is open to presentations on the entire spectrum of topics and issues comprising the substance use disorder prevention field. In addition, the conference plans to feature several topical tracks, and we particularly encourage submission of presentation topics that address these topics. The proposed topical tracks for the 2013 conference are:
- American Indian/ Alaska Native Prevention Needs and Services
- Bridging Prevention Research into Practice—and Vice Versa!
- Environmental Prevention Strategies
- Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Prevention in Schools: Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education
- Prevention in Primary Care
- Prevention Professional Workforce and Leadership
- Rural Community Prevention Needs and Services
If your presentation does not fit into one of the aforementioned topical tracks, please select “other” when completing your submission online.
Every presentation should indicate how cultural relevance and competence are addressed. NPN believes that cultural relevance and competence are essential to the development and delivery of effective prevention tactics and strategies, and these should be integrated into each workshop. Thus, in addition to technical/research merit and topical relevance, presentation proposals will also be evaluated for cultural relevance and competence.
Special consideration will be made for individuals that have not recently presented at NPN if several proposals are received in the same topic/core area.
Proposals that are deemed to be selling products will be asked to present process and findings only and be asked to make use of our exhibit hall for product demonstration and review.
CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
When preparing your presentation, please take into account the diversity of conference attendees, which include representatives from an array of backgrounds, approaches, and disciplines. Conference participants include, but are not limited to the following:
• Prevention Practitioners
• Prevention Evaluators/Researchers
• State, Local and Federal Managers and Policy Makers
• National Prevention Network Members
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors members and staff
• Juvenile Justice Practitioners
• Public Health Practitioners
• Educators
• Health Educators
• Community Coalition Staff and Board Members
Given this diversity, presentations that are targeted for the beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced prevention professionals are all welcomed. When submitting your workshop proposal, you will be asked to note which of these three levels best fits your presentation.
PRESENTATION FORMAT
Presentation sessions will be 90 minutes in length. Presentations are strongly encouraged to have no more than three presenters. The average workshop is attended by 50 participants. When submitting your presentation proposal you will be asked to note the primary format for your presentation including the following: didactic presentation, panel presentation, interactive session, or combination. Please note that all workshop sessions will be set in theatre style format.
REVIEW CRITERIA
- Quality of the research basis for the proposal
- Relevance to the conference theme and core areas of focus
- Well-defined syllabus and learning objectives
- Extent to which issues of cultural relevance and competency are addressed
- Originality of presentation style and opportunity for participant involvement
- Review of previous presentation evaluation(s) of presenter if applicable
SUBMISSION PROCESS
All presentation proposals are due by March 18, 2013. Electronic submissions are required. Please complete the Call for Proposals form and submit through the on-line link at http://swpc.ou.edu/npn and click on the Call for Proposals tab.
Thank you in advance for your submission. Selections will be announced no later than April 19th, 2012.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
For programmatic or content questions:
Craig PoVey
E-Mail: clpovery@utah.gov
If you wish to be placed on our mailing list to receive future announcements please contact Lynn Beard.
NPN Conference Staff.
