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PreConference
Session One
Session Two
Session Three
Session Four
Session Five
Session Six
Session Seven
Closing Plenary Session
Information and skill building that are designed to build up the foundation of those new to the field of prevention.
Information and skill building that moves practitioners beyond the foundations of prevention to more specialized areas within the field.
Information and topics that are new to the field and therefore will be of interest to both new and experienced practitioners.
A. Exploring Ethics in the Prevention Field
Marie Cox
This 6-hour training satisfies the ethics training requirement for the Certified Prevention Specialist. The course is designed for the substance abuse prevention professional. It is intended to improve the understanding of and ability to apply a set of accepted standards/principles, which are expected to guide the behaviors and actions of both individuals and organizations working in the field. Participants will be able to identify standards of conduct for prevention professionals, utilize a method of decision-making for difficult ethical decisions in prevention, and set professional goals with the prevention ethical standards in mind. This full day workshop provides six hours of continuing education (.6 CEU’s). It covers the prevention specific ethics materials needed for the ICRC prevention exam & meets the ICRC ethics requirements for Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). This class also meets Texas LCDC requirements for the required ethics course.
B. Prevention Across the Lifespan
Joe Wiese and Chuck Daugherty
Unlike many public health issues, the prevention of substance use and abuse has been done in silos. This workshop examines the issues related to altering the "silo" approach so that "conception-to-grave” substance abuse prevention can be implemented. These courses offer information that is foundational to a proper understanding of Lifespan issues including such important topics as: human growth and development; brain development; the impact of substances on the brain at various stages of development; and strategies to address service provision issues.
C. Certified Prevention Specialist Prep Course
Dortha Cummins and
Debbie Blasiar
Many prevention providers have requested support to help them prepare for taking the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Exam. This class will deal with the domains covered in the exam, resources for study, and test-taking skills. There is no guarantee that you will pass the exam by taking this course if you do not know prevention content.
1.1 Follow-up session with Dr. Dennis Embry, Paxis Institute
1.2 repeated in Session 5.4
Rural Texas Success: Peer to Peer Prevention Education
Ruby Moore and Jennifer Steele
Level: BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Capacity Building
The Texas Tobacco-Free Teen Leadership Summits allow youth the opportunity to lead their peers through the action planning process as the students prepare to return to their communities to address substance abuse issues. This unique youth-led, adult-assisted partnership will be highlighted. Participants will be introduced to the idea of youth leaders deciding how best to reach their peers. Emphasis will also be given to preparing adults to serve their youth as a resource committed to helping them achieve success. Participants will: (1) examine the importance of including youth in all aspects of a youth substance abuse program; (2) identify successful methods of reaching out to students in rural communities; and (3) be able to list at least 5 common reservations associated with working with youth.
1.3 Here's Your Report Card! Making Assessment Relevant
Nicole Holt
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Assessment
Participants will utilize a statewide Report Card design to examine all the elements necessary to communicate epidemiology effectively for decision-making. They will learn how the Report Card is used to examine enforcement and legislative actions and resources that deal with youth alcohol and other substance abuse. Participants will discover how this widely respected, credible resource among prevention specialists and state agencies can be used as a tool for assessing community readiness.
1.4 Implementation in Real Life: Trouble shooting the challenges
Jere Thomas and Molly Mugglestone
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
Implementation of prevention strategies is best accomplished through partnerships and collaborations. This can also make it more challenging to actually achieve action steps and goals. This session provides an opportunity for preventionists to discuss challenges and learn a new tool for working through them to successful implementation. Participants will: (1) identify potential challenges in implementation process; (2) learn Waterline Model for troubleshooting obstacles to implementation; and (3) learn practical application opportunity to Integrate Waterline Model into SPF steps.
1.5 Fostering Young Children's Resilience Through Social-Emotional Skill-building
Emily Keenum
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Cultural Competency
Reports of aggression, defiance and poor social skills in young children are increasing. Early, persistent antisocial/aggressive behavior is a key risk factor for future problems. Prevention approaches which develop children's social-emotional competencies can equip them for a successful future. Using examples from SAMHSA model program, Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices, this workshop introduces puppets, music and other creative approaches to highlight best practices of early childhood prevention. Research from nationwide studies will be shared. Participants will be able to: (1) describe three critical social-emotional deficits connected to a greater likelihood of future problems for children; (2) describe three important social-emotional competencies connected to more successful outcomes for children; and (3) describe four strategies for effectively building skills in young children.
1.6 Developing a Juvenile Diversion Program
Dianne Swanson
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Implementation
A coalition of agencies and concerned citizens can provide first-time juvenile offenders with an alternative to the court system by offering opportunities to learn and exercise positive life skills. Building family relationships and developing an expectation of responsibility can help students make better choices in the future. Participants will be able to: (1) recognize key elements needed to develop a lasting Juvenile Diversion program in your community; (2) identify community leaders that need to be involved, evaluate community need; and (3) experience activities that are currently included in a long-term Juvenile Diversion program. Hands-on activities will be included.
1.7 To Pass or Not To Pass: The Methodology Behind the Revision of the CPS Examination
Julie Stevens
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Capacity Building
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium provides alcohol and drug counseling and prevention professional certifications. The IC&RC prevention credential is in use in 46 states, countries and all branches of the U.S. military. This workshop will discuss the recent Role Delineation Study (Job Task Analysis), how the new Certified Prevention Specialist Exam was developed, and how the exam has performed in its first few administrations. Participants will gain knowledge of: (1) the process utilized to revise the Certified Prevention Specialist Exam; (2) the current Prevention Specialist Examination Role Delineation Study and will examine the Performance Domains, Job tasks, Knowledge, Skill, Attitude statements, validation Survey Results, and Examination Blueprint; and (3) how the certification exam is an important piece in workforce development.
2.1 continued in 3.1
The Art of Becoming Change Resilient
Stephanie Nestlerode
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Capacity Building
Being change resilient is an essential competency is today's constantly changing world. This is true for individuals and coalitions. This session will quickly move from theory to practice. Participants will experience multiple tools that can be used with a wide range of audiences to enhance change resiliency. Each participant will discover their own personal strengths and challenges and will use the data to create an action plan for generating more success when dealing with change. Participants will: (1) gain knowledge about effective change management strategies including dealing with resistance and exploring paradox; (2) have enhanced capacity to be personally change resilient; (3) learn new skills/tools for enhancing the change resiliency of coalitions; and (4) be able to apply these skills throughout the Strategic Prevention Framework.
2.2 Girls Holla Back!: Culturally-Specific HIV and Drug Prevention
Daphne Walker-Thoth
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Cultural Competency
In 2004, the University of Missouri's Institute of Mental Health developed what has become a very popular, award-winning substance abuse and HIV prevention program for African American girls and women called Girls Holla Back! Come experience segments of this program and hear about the cultural aspects of creating the intervention. See why St. Louis mothers insisted that the program continue after the original grant funds ran out. Participants will be able to: (1) list at least three cultural elements important in creating a substance abuse and HIV prevention program for African American girls and women; (2) identify at least one outreach strategy for reaching African American girls and women; and (3) verbalize at least one benefit of involving the faith community in prevention activities targeted to the African American community.
2.3 Repeated in Session 3.3
Science for Life-Student Delivery of Brain-based substance prevention
Greg Howse and Students
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Implementation
Science for Life is a newly developed curriculum based on the latest research in adolescent brain development and the impact of substances. This curriculum was developed to be delivered by high school students to 5th and 6th grade students. Program includes high school students providing a demonstration of the lesson. Participants will: (1) review of current research on adolescent brain development; (2) gain an understanding of the effectiveness of student delivered prevention programming; and (3) receive hands-on experience with the lessons and activities used to teach the curriculum.
2.4 Continued in session 3.4
Building a School Based "Culture of Coping"
Bert Allain
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
This workshop will present an innovative school-based prevention program designed to be used as a Universal intervention. The program uses specifically designed, age appropriate cognitive behavioral stories, with its worksheets, quizzes and exercises that make it fun and attractive to both the providers and recipients of the program. The program is used all year in multiple grades to develop a "Culture of Coping" within the school setting. Participants will: (1) examine and identify pre-existing belief systems that impact a child’s development that may increase their susceptibility to risk factors; (2) learn specific cognitive behavior techniques and strategies to increase the child's cognitive ability to have positive responses and normalize their responses to stressors; and (3) demonstrate and model specific coaching techniques to provide positive reinforcements and environment to increase the child's cognitive approach to deal with stressors.
2.5 Repeated in Session 7.1
Granny's Garden: Marijuana's Future Impact and Baby Boom Elders
Mich Magness
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Cultural Competency
According to a presentation at the130th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, there are "relatively high rates of substance abuse among the baby boom cohort". The higher rates of substance abuse, in conjunction with the large size of the baby boom generation, is likely to result in doubling the need for substance abuse treatment for older adults (50+ in their study) by the year 2020. Despite this warning, there is little research being done to examine the drug-drug interactions between inhaled marijuana and prescription medications typically used by older adults. Conference attendees will: (1) learn about the expected shifts in population demographics that will trigger an explosion in the total numbers of older adults needing substance abuse treatment; (2) be introduced to the concept of the Life Course Perspective and be able to identify at least two ways the Baby Boom generation will be different from today's older adults; and (3) be able to describe the benefits of prevention, early intervention, and the need for more research.
2.6 The Message in the Music (Understanding Hip Hop)
Marc Fomby
This informative, fun, interactive, and educational course will introduce you to the world of Hip Hop and explore the lyrical content of music played over the radio today. We will explore current trends by examining the messages that are openly displayed and sometimes hidden in rap. This training is Ideal for creative intervention strategies to facilitate groups, trainings, interventions, etc. by actively involving youth in the process of deciphering and dissecting the “Message in the Music”. Come with an eagerness to learn more about Hip Hop (Rap) and how it’s influencing society today. Be prepared for discovery through exploration as this workshop incorporates music from the 1970’s through today and its lyrical content. You may want to dance, sing, or listen. Some may be disgusted and surprised… it may be your favorite song. All will definitely be enlightened. We will try not to play the music too loud. Participants will: (1) be able to identify lyrics from songs and define them; (2) receive an introduction to the World of Hip Hop; (3) learn the latest terms and definitions of Hip Hop culture; (4) explore intervention ideas for incorporation in their neighborhoods; and (5) become familiar with the culture of Hip Hop.
2.7 Social Norming via the Stragtegic Prevention Framework
Nancy Mallett
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Implementation
Learn how a Colorado Community Coalition used the Strategic Prevention Framework to get to Social Norming as a strategy. You will no longer fear SPF, logic models or strategic planning. Find out why we call Social Norming the Science of the Positive. Learn how to increase your coalition, include youth and roll with the punches. Yes, there are challenges and Yes - they are great learning experiences! Each participant will: (1) be able to list one activity she/he has done or will be doing for each of the five elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework; (2) be able to fill in one aspect of each of the three steps of "our" Logic Model; (3) select one thing she/he would like to do as part of a social norming campaign; and (4) be able to list one more person (category) you will try to add to your coalition/group.
3.1 Continuation of 2.1
3.2 Facilitating Learning Using Appreciative Inquiry
Bonnie Favero and Katie Connelly
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Capacity Building
Do you ever wonder what would make youth in your coalition stronger peer leaders who are capable of training others? Facilitating meetings and trainings can be overwhelming without the right tools. This presentation will provide an opportunity to experience an active training session and learn the appreciative inquiry method for processing activities. Learn how to provide a model of facilitation and processing for adults and youth who volunteer in your coalition. Participants will: (1) be able to provide examples of experiential learning; (2) be able to describe the significant aspects of appreciative inquiry; and (3) demonstrate stronger facilitation skills.
3.3 Repeat of 2.3
3.4 Continuation of 2.4
3.5 Repeated in Session 6.5
Using Social Marketing to Create Policy Change
Vicky Ward
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
Successful prevention strategies lead to changes in behaviors. Using social marketing to move toward policy changes is one of the most proven-effective ways to change behaviors. Learn details about two effective social marketing programs that paved the way to success in a three-county area. One program targets adults and the other targets the business community. The Safe Prom and Graduation Partnership was highlighted in the 2004 National Drug Control Strategy. Participants will easily be able to duplicate these programs, learn more about combining them with social norming and how to move further to create lasting policies. Conference attendees will: (1) build capacity through new partnerships; (2) learn new program planning through social marketing and social norming; and (3) produce measureable outcomes that lead to sustainability.
3.6 Repeated in Session 6.6
United We Stand...
Michelle Jackson
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Capacity Building
The "We Can Be Drug Free" coalition in Butler County, Missouri created a series of three videos to help reduce underage drinking in their community. This workshop will provide information regarding the process of mobilizing and coordinating the entire community in their effort. Discussion will include how the "right" community partners were identified, engaged and tasked with very difficult responsibilities to create a worthwhile community video. Come see why it is important for professionals, coalitions, coalition members, and community members to understand the strategic prevention process effectively reach the desired outcome networking as a team rather than individual entities to create community change. Participants will be able to: (1) understand how data collected affects the planning process and final product; (2) identify and list ways to mobilize your community and engage media participation; and (3)know how positive social marketing can help sustain a project/program.
3.7 Town Hall Meetings: Mobilizing to Prevent Underage Drinking
Gwyndolyn Ensley
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Strategic Planning
With support from SAMHSA, a combined total of nearly 3,000 community Town Hall Meetings on underage drinking prevention were organized in 2006 and 2008. They raised awareness, mobilized community action, and in 2008, promoted implementation of March 2007 Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. This workshop will present results and demonstrate use of the Call to Action's strategies to achieve results where participants' home communities. Learning Participants will be able to: (1) describe SAMHSA's sponsorship and support of underage drinking Town Hall Meetings in hundreds of communities in the spring of 2006 and the spring of 2008; (2) assess the effectiveness of Town Hall Meetings in mobilizing communities to take action on underage drinking and implement the Surgeon General's Call to Action; and (3) identify opportunities to apply and adapt the Town Hall Meeting model to prevent underage alcohol use in additional communities and to address specific challenges.
4.1 STOP and Engage Your Audience with Multimedia Techniques
Janine Gracy and Karen Leisner
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Implementation
Join us and participate in a multimedia presentation that the STOP Underage Drinking Project implements in the Kansas City Metro Area to local parents and adolescents. Discover new and creative ways to present prevention information through: developing a local video; hosting a local Public Service Announcement competition for high school students; and using classroom responder units in meetings or presentations to gain instantaneous data and feedback. Participants will: (1) be able to implement a Public Service Announcement competition in their community or local high schools; (2) be able to describe how to utilize classroom responder units in presentations in order to gain instantaneous data and feedback; and (3) learn how to implement a multimedia program in their communities.
4.2 Repeated in Session 7.3
Viral Marketing & Prevention - No Immunization Required
Alison Watros and Hollie Higgins
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
Social norms campaigns are youth-led, marketing-savvy, cutting edge environmental strategies that reinforce the majority making healthy choices, remedy incorrect perceptions, and change unhealthy behavior with a creative, innovative messaging campaign. Learn the theory, marketing techniques, endless application opportunities and measurable impact you stand to make on campus with a social norms campaign. Attendees will benefit from a wide mix of presenters (coalition members, campus staff and youth) involved in a local ATOD social norms campaign. Participants will: (1) gain a working knowledge of social norms theory; (2) leave with an understanding of what resources (including students) are necessary for a successful campaign; and (3) learn the necessity of evaluation with a social norms campaign.
4.3 All Youth on Board
Kara Johnson
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Capacity Building
Youth are a vital piece to any communities goals and priorities. Learn how to let your youth know you are ready to listen and react to their needs. Building a Youth Coalition takes tools, time and consistency. This workshop will give you the ideas, drive and outlook you need to establish a strong youth coalition in your community. Participants will: (1) establish a survey that is perfect for their community; (2) be able to access and share best practices to use for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention; and (3) celebrate successful youth coalitions.
4.4 Social Norming: The What, How, and Why
Kari Hamer
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
The basics of social norms will be discussed and why it is a best practice in our field. In addition participants will learn how we got our campaign started, where we are now, where we are looking to go in the future and how our lessons learned can help you. We will finish with some time to share with each other experiences, challenges and ideas.
4.5 Growing Up Strong - A Look at Early Childhood Substance Abuse Prevention
Stacy Harris
The Growing Up Strong program is a research-based, adaptable, and affordable mental wellness and substance abuse prevention curriculum for preschool aged children. This presentation will discuss how to assist children with the acquisition of life skills such as problem solving, accepting responsibility, and the development of social and emotional competence through age appropriate activities. It will also discuss why Prevention in early childhood is important, the what and why of GUS, and how GUS helps to develop positive self-concepts, attitudes, and life skills.
4.6 Meth360
Amy Bloustine & Kevin Collins
Created by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Meth360 is a community outreach program designed to raise awareness and reduce the demand for methamphetamine. Through Meth360,
teams of law enforcement, prevention and treatment professionals co-deliver meth awareness
presentations to groups of parents and other concerned citizens. The presentation is designed to be customized by the presenters to reflect local issues and needs. This workshop will offer a step-by-step
explanation of how communities can implement this free program, including a tour of web-based
resources that allow participants to train online to become a presenter, access presentation materials and connect with other presenters.
4.7 Fun and Games - "Up Close and Personal"
Hiawatha Bouldin
Here's your chance to have the most fun you've ever had while pushing your comfort zone to the limit. Discover what it's really like to get to know someone new. (Not for the faint at heart or closed minded).
5.1 Continued in 6.1
Child Traumatic Stress: Impact on Brain and Behavior
Karen Williams
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Implementation
The workshop mixes research and evidence-based practice to provide an overview of what constitutes child traumatic stress (CTS), the impact CTS has on the brain and a child's emotional and behavioral health, and the prevention and early intervention services that need to be in place within a continuum of care. Participants will be able to describe: (1) what constitutes child traumatic stress; (2) the impact CTS can have on the brain and on emotional and behavioral health; and (3) the elements in a continuum of care that address CTS.
5.2 Continued in 6.2
Facilitation Skills that Inspire Action
Wendy Krom
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Capacity Building
Do your coalition members leave your meetings feeling inspired to get things done? Or do they leave grumbling about how long the meeting was and how little was accomplished? This workshop will offer some "tricks of the trade" to help coalition members and staff maintain forward momentum through effective meeting facilitation. As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: (1) identify the 6 R's of participation (why people join groups); (2) list and describe at least 3 recruitment strategies that they can implement right away; (3) identify the important parts of an agenda; and (4) demonstrate improved facilitation skills, as part of a practice scenario.
5.3 Re-ignite Your Passion for Connecting with Youth
Patty O'Sullivan
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Implementation
You are invited to participate in an interactive workshop that will re-ignite your passion for working with kids and exciting ways to reconnect with them in bringing about positive behavioral transformation. Find out more about Millennials, what turns them on, what turns them off and your vital role in helping them create a winnable game in school and life. Conference attendees will learn: (1) how this generation of youth informs the way you plan; (2) how to employ Positive Youth Development strategies for helping kids find out what they want for their lives and what it will take to achieve it; (3) how to use the Socratic Method (question-based model) guides for youth in finding their own answers and to be actively engaged in their lives; and (4) what is working and how to bring balance into the workplace so that you can experience success, meaningfulness and gratification and be reconnected to your passion and purpose.
5.4 Repeat of 1.2
5.5 QPR Suicide Prevention: Ask A Question, Save A Life
Mich Magness
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Capacity Building
More Americans die from suicide than homicide each year. Older adults have the highest rates of completing suicide than all other age groups. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher states that "suicide is a public health problem and, as such, many suicides are preventable." QPR training prepares aging network professionals, family members, and the general public to watch out for warning signs help at risk individuals to seek help. Ask A Question, Save A Life. Participants will: (1) increase baseline knowledge about the roles of depression, other brain disorders and chemical abuse in suicide; (2) increase the number of referrals to intervention and treatment for suicidal people of all ages; (3) decrease the number of suicide attempts and completions, locally and nationally; (4) increase the confidence and capability of Gatekeepers to make interventions and referrals; and (5) increase knowledge about available community resources and how to access and use them.
5.6 Bullying - Where Do You Stand?
Jill Darling
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Cultural Competency
This highly spirited and experiential workshop will help participants learn the difference between bullying and misbehavior, and define bystander and victim behaviors. Participants will learn how to successfully implement a bullying prevention program by using school action plans. Participants will discover where and when bullying is taking place on their campus and what tools to use with students to obtain this information. Every participant will be equipped with practical intervention strategies to reduce bullying. Conference attendees will: (1) learn to teach what an effective school-wide bullying program looks like; (2) be able to discover where and when bullying is taking place; (3) be able to define bullying, bystander and victim behavior; (4) discuss why the American culture tolerates bullying; and (5) offer practical strategies to deal with bullying behavior.
5.7 Building Capacity through Regional Forums
Nicole Holt
Level: BEGINNING
Topic: Capacity Building
Based on the Texans Standing Tall successful Regional Forum model, participants in this workshop will learn a process to enhance community mobilization and how to collaboratively develop agendas that incorporate local and statewide needs. Developing materials, including power point presentations, and skills for group facilitation and public speaking will be included in this session. Ways to utilize media advocacy will be stressed with emphasis on specific tools and strategies to incorporate assessment data. Participants will: (1) learn the process for organizing regional forums and how to collaboratively develop agendas that incorporate local and statewide needs; (2) understand methods to developing materials, including power point presentations, and skills for group facilitation and public speaking; and (3) gain knowledge of strategies to enhance working with the media.
6.1 Continuation of 5.1
6.2 Continuation of 5.2
6.3 NPN Round Table/ Panel Discussion "Life After SPF SIG"
Please join the NPN representatives from the states of KS & TX as they share their experience, strength and hope about the future of state and local prevention. Lessons learned from the three Cohorts of State Incentive Grants span the past 10 years, and have to a tremendous degree affected system development and change, workforce development, and local involvement. What happens next in the evolving services, profession, and nature of effective policy, practice and promise. Be a part of the conversation that leads the way!
6.4 "If I Had a Planner, I'd Plan in the Morning..."
Debbie Blasiar, MRCP, CPS
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Strategic Planning
Did you know there is someone available to teach your community how to access, understand and use public records: Vital Statistics, Health Records, etc? And teach you at home, in your public library? Well you may be in for a great surprise. The planning process for communities relies more heavily on precise data from which we pinpoint target areas. Data that can be hard to get and worse to understand. We also need to involve our youth in all this. What to do?? An approach that might make it work for you is to access the Information Specialist available through the State Library System to teach your coalition how to access data sources, understand them and their limits, design collection and database specifically for you, AND get your youth into the process. All at your local library, the great storehouse of information and computers at your fingertips. We'll explore this system, identify the Specialists by state, see what information is available, and brainstorm the ideas of youth involvement.
6.5 Repeat of 3.5
6.6 Repeat of 3.6
6.7 FASD Prevention: Preventing Underage Drinking and Mental Illness
Lenae Clements
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Assessment
The goal of this workshop is to inform prevention providers about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention and its connection to underage drinking and mental health. Participants will have: (1) an updated knowledge on FASD and FASD prevention; (2) a basic understanding of how underage drinking and FASD are linked; and (3) a basic understanding of how mental illness and FASD are linked.
7.1 Repeat of 2.5
7.2 Choosing an Effective Program: Getting Past the Hype
Janet Mitchell
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Implementation
When faced with the task of implementing a program that meets all the requirements of your funding source, it is easy to get caught up in the commercial hype of all the programs - science-based, evidence-based, model, or effective. This workshop will explain how to best define the needs of your target population as well as help you understand all the other factors to consider when selecting a prevention program. Workshop participants will: (1) be able to articulate their understanding of the factors to consider when selecting a prevention program; (2) understand how to define their target population as either universal, selective or indicated; (3) be able to articulate the important components to consider when comparing programs; and (4) be able to articulate an understanding of implementation fidelity.
7.3 Repeat of 4.2
7.4 Sex, Drugs and Rock N Roll
Levi Keehler, Barbara Williams and Desirae Morton
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Cultural Competency
It is well documented that media influences our behavioral decisions. Music is no different. This unique presentation will examine the relationship between sex, drugs, and music by identifying important historical situations while incorporating basic educational facts about each concept to ensure a more holistic understanding of its implication in both substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention. Conference attendees will be both entertained and educated by each presenter's varying presentation styles. Presentation Objectives: Because this presentation focuses on a unique and rarely discussed issue of Cultural Competency it is applicable to all elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Specifically, it will increase attendee's ability within the Capacity, Planning, and Implementation steps of the SPF. The presenters will incorporate the importance of this issue within each step. Learning Objectives: 1. Attendees will learn the influence of music in adolescent health through a historical perspective that will allow them to apply this knowledge in their communities today. 2. Attendees will learn the importance of understanding varying music preference within their communities and potential ways that they can use this information within all steps of the SPF. 3. Attendees will learn basic facts of substance abuse and sexually transmitted diseases and how they are represented within popular music of today and yesterday.
7.5 Student Drug Testing: Impact on Substance Abuse Prevention
Kyle Barrington
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Topic: Implementation
Learn why randomized student drug testing is becoming more popular with public school districts and officials and why this might be a threat to your current community- and school-based substance abuse prevention efforts. In this session you will better understand randomized drug testing, how it will impact your current prevention efforts, and how to integrate your efforts with it. Participants will be able to: (1) identify and understand the theoretical assumptions on which randomized, student drug-testing is based; (2) list at least three key strengths and weaknesses to randomized student drug-testing programs; and (3) list at least two research-based ways community- and student-based prevention programs can integrate their services with school districts implementing randomized student drug-testing programs.
7.6 Prevention & Enforcement: Success of Texas Synar System
Florence Raymond and Leland J. Benoit
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Sustainability
Reducing minor’s access to cigarettes and tobacco products is the ultimate goal of the Texas Synar System. The successful components of Texas’s Model Enforcement Program for reducing minor’s access using community partnerships. Tobacco laws and violations and how they can exercise their right as a community provider/member to make a difference and keep kids tobacco-free will be discussed. Participants will: (1) gain an overview of Texas Tobacco Legislation and enforcement protocols; (2) learn how law enforcement and community providers come together and create partnerships to prevent youth access; and (3) learn why a comprehensive tobacco prevention and enforcement program in your community keeps the federal money coming to Texas and your community.
7.7 Conversation: A Candid Conversation about Race and Ethnicity
LaShonda Williamson and Marie Cox
Level: GENERAL
Topic: Cultural Competency
Facilitators of this session will model and discuss the inherent challenges and successes of beginning a meaningful conversation about race and ethnicity. Participants will be asked to enrich the collectives experience by joining the facilitated conversation focused around core guiding questions. Participants will find that no one answer is considered categorically true for all situations, but through continued dialogue we discover more about ourselves and others. Conference attendees will: (1) engage in conversation about race and ethnicity; (2) define what cultural competency means to them; (3) identify privileges they are provided by society; and (4) identify what you need from others to heal and have more conversations about race and ethnicity
Understanding the Past to Build the Future
Gary Tester
Life is full of experiences that can serve to help us learn and grow. In a world that focuses more and more on evidence-based practices and research to tell us what works, it is possible to forget the importance of simply reflecting on life's lessons. In this presentation life experiences will be used to portray critical underpinnings of prevention - affirming the importance of understanding who we are and why we do what we do if we are to truly help others through prevention.
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