Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify key risk and protective factors, strategies, appropriate settings, structure, intent and outcomes for the programs presented 2. Assess if any programs presented meet their service population needs 3. Identify contacts if they have further inquiries and/or want to implement any of the programs presented.
Abstract: Audience: Tobacco and general substance abuse prevention providers and administrators representing schools, communities, and health/mental health departments that serve adolescents and first time mothers.
Key Points:
1) A sample of five scientifically-defensible Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Model Programs beginning from pregnancy/birth to grade 12- Nurse Family Partnership, Keep A Clear Mind, Project Toward No Tobacco, Project Toward No Drugs, and Positive Action have been found to be effective prevention tools, demonstrating significant results in preventing and reducing tobacco use among other high risk behaviors; 2) Provision of a continuum of education and services that address tobacco prevention, reduction and control is an effective prevention option; 3) Also, parent involvement and effective communication coupled with self management, media literacy and social/health consequences of drug use are effective prevention and reduction strategies
Educational Experience:
Audience will receive strategic information regarding program design, concept, core components, and key implementation strategies for each of the five programs. This knowledge and exposure will enable participants to identify strategies and resources relevant to their professional responsibilities.
Benefits:
The panel has extensive research and field experience with adolescent populations and are, individually, respected for their contributions to the prevention field. All presenters have either developed and/or done extensive work with the presentation models and can provide credible information and responses to participants questions. The information will facilitate effective prevention program selection.
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