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August 8-11, 2005
Hotel Mead & Conference Center
Wisconsin Rapids
Hosted By:
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
For
more information on the Conference Program, view or print a copy
of our Information
Flyer [PDF - 102KB]
View
or print a copy of the "Save
the Date" flyer [PDF - 858KB]
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention
Resources, in collaboration with many state partners, is proud to
announce the 2005 State Prevention Conference! This year's conference
will focus on translating science-based knowledge to community based
prevention by promoting best practices and examining culturally
inclusive environmental strategies that sustain and improve the
effectiveness of local and state programs. A major emphasis will
be on sustainability and leveraging resources during difficult budget
times. The conference includes over forty workshops and a training
institute on August 8th that will feature model program training's!
We hope you can join us for this exciting opportunity! Your participation
will be instrumental in creating an environment that will help promote
change through action by learning, sharing and networking.
Who Should Attend?
- Prevention Specialists
- Educators & Other School Personnel
- Coalition Members
- Law Enforcement & Juvenile Justice
Workers
- Youth Development Workers
- Faith Based Leaders & Individuals
- Tobacco Control Advocates
- Mental Health Providers
- Public Health & Human Service Providers
Conference
Objectives
- Share the wide range of environmental strategies
for prevention.
- Provide current research in the fields of substance
abuse prevention, tobacco control and mental health promotion.
- Disseminate information regarding best practice
standards and strategies.
- Identify culturally effective programs.
- Develop action plans to sustain funding.
Workshop Highlights
- Sticks n' Stones Bully Prevention Training
- Political Capital - How to Help Your
Cause
- Restorative Justice Practices in Your
School
- Creating Support for an Issue Campaign
- Environmental Interventions
- Working with Youth
- Fatherhood Initiatives
- Community Action Planning for Coalitions
- Social Norms Marketing
- Maintaining Prevention Dollars for the
Future
- Working with the Media
- Alcohol Advertising & Youth
- ATOD Use & Adolescent Brain Development
- Leveraging Resources & Sustainability
of Funding
Hotel &
Registration information will be available soon!
For immediate
questions please contact Sarah Apple at (800) 248-9244 or visit
our website http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/
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