Prevention Works! VT invites you to submit a workshop proposal as part of the Substance Misuse Prevention Conference on May 7, 2024 at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee Vermont.
The theme for the conference is Prevention Works: Connections and Community. The goal of the conference is to increase the capacity of qualified prevention professionals (community based, school based, college level etc.) to address prevention needs in their communities through professional development opportunities.
What type of workshops are needed at the conference? We are utilizing “tracks” to organize the workshops based on topics that have been identified by the prevention workforce. The tracks include Vaping, Cannabis, Youth Engagement, Marketing and Communications and General topics.
Workshops should be interactive and hands on with opportunities to apply what is being presented during the scheduled time. Also, all workshops are asked to include addressing health equity as it relates to the proposed topic. You are encouraged to provide tools, templates and other take away materials. We encourage introductory, intermediate and experienced level workshops.
Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes. There is also an option for an extended 2 workshop presentation if the topic warrants. Workshops will be run concurrently during two workshop periods.
Who is the intended audience for the conference? Anyone interested in substance misuse prevention is welcome to attend the conference. We encourage community based organization staff, school based staff, college level staff, third space provider staff, state agency staff, board and other volunteers, and Yes! Anyone interested in substance misuse prevention.
Why become a presenter?
There are several reasons to become a part of the conference offerings.
- Share what you know to make a difference for a diverse group of prevention professionals
- Showcase unique programs, opportunities, accomplishments that others can replicate or utilize in their communities
- Help to advance the knowledge and skills of the prevention workforce
- Make diverse networking connections
The Call for Presenter form is available here! You will be asked to provide contact information, a biography, short and full workshop description, workshop objectives, and choose workshop logistics such as number of participants and workshop room setup. The deadline for submission is the end of day on December 7, 2023. Workshop proposals will be reviewed and the final selection will be made by the conference planning team. Please note, incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Questions about the submission process can be directed to [email protected].