Using the Web for Prevention

Target Audience:   State-level and community-level prevention practitioners with an interest in gaining a basic understanding of how to use the Internet and the World Wide Web. This workshop is appropriate for beginner participants.

Training Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• Become more familiar with the Internet and the World Wide Web
• Practice basic Web searches
• Review basic features of the Internet
• Learn about providing Web content
• Learn about the organization, features, and services of CSAP's Northeast CAPT's website
• Review prevention resources on the Web

Format of Training: This training explores the following topics: using webpages and sites, examining elements of specific websites, searching the Web, Web organization, downloading, being a Web content provider, and prevention resources on the Web.

CSAP's Northeast CAPT trainers will use the following techniques throughout this workshop:

• Presentation of background material
• Large group discussion designed to draw lessons and experiences from participants

Timeframe: Approximately 3 hours. Can be modified by including optional modules on specific topics, going deeper into one subject, or covering a topic more briefly.

Number of Participants: Minimum of 10 up to a maximum of 50 participants

These trainings are available from CSAP’s Northeast CAPT. For more information please contact the Single State Agency in your state or call Deborah McLean Leow at 888-EDC-CAPT or email her at capt@edc.org.