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Description:
This workshop will explore traditional models of prevention, intervention, and treatment, and examine their varying degrees of effectiveness in today’s rapidly changing environment. Participants will be encouraged to view prevention through a different lens and will have opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm innovative ways to address substance use concerns within schools and communities.
Topics will include:
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Traditional prevention, intervention, and treatment models
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Updated terminology and emerging trends in substance use
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Effective communication strategies for starting conversations with teens and young adults
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Prevention and response strategies for schools and communities
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Tools and practical suggestions for developing an Early Intervention Program
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Current laws and regulations related to vaping, cannabis, and tobacco
Participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and actionable strategies designed to support prevention efforts and strengthen early intervention practices.
Who Should Attend:
This training is intended for school and campus mental health personnel, K-12 educators, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.
Partial In-Service Credit:
Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers is pending approval.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals:
Participants are responsible for transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.
Training Time and Details:
Training begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 12:00 pm each day.
Cost and Registration:
There is no cost to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS-assigned course coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.