Download the Conference at a Glance for the 4th Annual Southwest Prevention Convention, October 14-17, 2008, as printed in the Program Guide.
The 5th annual will be held
April 2010 in Dallas TX
Purpose:
The goal of the Southwest Prevention Center’s 5th Annual Prevention Convention is to provide in-depth, skills-based learning opportunities to advance the field of substance abuse prevention. This annual, prevention-focused conference in the Southwest region is a direct response to current and future needs of the prevention community and is designed to provide a regular forum for the dissemination of the most current research in the field. Conference sessions will provide support not only for the development of basic prevention knowledge, skills, and abilities for newer practitioners, but also for the professional growth of more experienced practitioners.
Comments from previous participants:
- "The variety of sessions for all levels of experience and the overall quality of the sessions."
- "The presenters all showed such personal knowledge."
- "Workshops allowed for discussion, Great keynotes. Thank you."
- "Wonderful job. Great motivational closing speaker."
- "Being my first Prevention Convention. I am happy to comment about my overall satisifaction with the conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the speakers, facilities, food and overall fellowship amongst all the particiapnts. Very good time - See you next year."
Questions:
If you have questions regarding the Prevention Convention Program information, please contact Marie Cox
For questions regarding Hotel or Logistical issues, please contact Lynn BeardThe University of Oklahoma - OUtreach
College of Continuing Education
Southwest Prevention Center
1639 Cross Center Drive
Room 254
Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 325-1454
Toll Free: (800) 853-2572
FAX: (405) 325-7092
