Evidence-Based Substance Misuse Prevention:
How to Conduct a Successful Search
A Webinar and Learning Lab from the PTTC Implementation Science working group.
Webinar
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Central
Webinar Registration
Are you wondering where to find information on evidence-based programs, practices, and policies for substance misuse prevention? Join this webinar to learn how to conduct successful searches for substance misuse prevention interventions that meet the needs of your community. Several online registries will be explored during the webinar, along with information on how to ensure the selection of a prevention intervention will meet your community’s needs.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
• List the steps to selecting a prevention intervention that meets the needs of their community
• Access at least five online registries for substance misuse prevention interventions
• Use the Guide to Online Registries for Substance Misuse Prevention Evidence-based Programs and Practices as a tool in their strategic planning process
Speaker: Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field since 1991. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.
Learning Lab
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central
Learning Lab Registration
The purpose of the virtual learning lab is to expand on the information delivered in the presentation, “Online Registries for Evidence-Based Substance Misuse Prevention: How to Conduct a Successful Search.” The virtual learning lab will provide an opportunity for conversation between prevention professionals, guided by facilitators, to provide a greater level of detail and understanding into the key concepts of the topics addressed. Anticipated goals of virtual learning lab include; increased knowledge transfer, increased network development, opportunities to trouble-shoot real life cases.