Learning Objectives: Identify current tobacco prevention and control activities in the GLBT community. Demonstrate a clear understanding of emerging trends in approaches to tobacco prevention and control in the GLBT community. Describe what it takes to build organizational and community capacity for GLBT tobacco prevention and control.
Abstract: Several factors are driving the growth of tobacco prevention and control opportunities in the GLBT community. Among them are increased prominence and growing acceptance in mainstream society; additional evidence (often via industry documents) about tobacco industry targeting the GLBT community; and millions of dollars in new funding available specifically for these communities. This session will share “case studies” of grantees taking advantage of these factors to demonstrate trends in GLBT anti-tobacco work, including:
· Efforts to build a sound foundation for the long-term fight against GLBT tobacco use through capacity building and creating local, state, and regional/national infrastructures.
· Development and implementation of innovative prevention and cessation activities and the research and evaluation to prove their efficacy.
· Potential large-scale replication of pilot media and policy campaigns that will reduce costs and save hours of resources.
Educational Experience: This session will consist of an interactive panel presentation. Presenters will engage the audience to learn about activities not presented by the panel and provide informational handouts. Time for audience questions and answers will be provided.
Benefits: This session will provide an important environmental scan explaining how the GLBT community is tackling tobacco prevention and control by utilizing new grant funding. Participants will learn the most common approaches and strategies, what’s working and what’s not, and gain practical understanding to model future grant applications or identify gaps that need to be filled in future proposals.
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