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Tools for Selecting Appropriate Community Substance Abuse
Prevention Programs

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Date: October 5, 2005, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This interactive learning event will introduce participants to a feasibility assessment tool that they can use in their communities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with prevention experts, as well as other individuals in the field of substance abuse prevention.

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Target Audience:

This audio conference is designed for Weed and Seed grantees interested in exploring new planning tools that can help community based initiatives become more effective.

To register online, go to https://jsp.premiereglobal.com/webrsvp/ and use confirmation code 1584313. To register by phone, call 800-289-0579.

• Identify criteria to guide the selection of evidence-based interventions.
  
  
• Determine the ‘fit’ of a program by assessing organizational capacity, community conditions and programs requirements.
  
  
• Learn how other communities have used the feasibility assessment model.
  
  
• Gain a better understanding of the benefits and application of evidence-based prevention programs.

• Introduction and overview – Carlos Pavao.
  
  
• Brief overview of evidence-based prevention – Judy Ekman.
  
  
• Discussion of feasibility assessment tool – Sandra Del Sesto.
  
  
• Closure and evaluation – Carlos Pavao.

Judy Ekman is executive director for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council in Saratoga Springs, New York. Ms. Ekman has over 20 years experience directing prevention programs, training providers, and developing curricula in the area of alcohol and drug prevention. Ms. Ekman received her MA at the State University of New York, Albany, in 1988 and received her BA from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1967. She also has a New York State Permanent Teaching Certification. Ms. Ekman is a certified prevention professional and co-chair of the New York State Prevention Credentialing Board. She has authored, piloted, and facilitated school curricula, at many levels from pre-school to high school utilizing peer leadership. She also works closely with law enforcement in numerous prevention initiatives. She has published "Together: Growing Up Drug Free" a prevention curriculum for churches.

Carlos Pavão is a Training & Technical Assistance Manager with CSAP's Northeast CAPT. He has over eight years of coalition development, community organizing, school reform, youth development, governmental relations, program analysis, and systems building experience, and particular interest in developing strategies for reaching multicultural and newcomer populations. Mr. Pavão has also worked extensively on public health promotion and outreach efforts, including tobacco, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, cardiovascular, pediatric obesity and nutrition.

Mr. Pavão has an MPA from Bridgewater State College and a BA in anthropology and history, with a concentration in non-western cultures, from Brandeis University.

Resources:

Powerpoint Slides
http://captus.samhsa.gov/northeast/powerpoint/audio_conference_feasibility_mel.ppt

Feasibility Toolkit
http://captus.samhsa.gov/northeast/PDF/feasibility_tool_kit_final.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions: What is Evidence-based Prevention?
http://captus.samhsa.gov/northeast/PDF/weed_seed/evidence_based_faq_mel_3.pdf

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Prevention Program
http://captus.samhsa.gov/northeast/PDF/weed_seed/final_tips_for_program_selection_mel_4.pdf

Online Course: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Using Feasibility Assessment to Select Prevention Programs
http://captus.samhsa.gov/northeast/PDF/weed_seed/events_list_3_2.pdf

Contact Information:

If you have questions or need additional information about this audio conference please contact Valda Grinbergs at VGrinbergs@edc.org or 617-618-2949.