Prevention Staff Training: Substance Abuse Prevention Across the Lifespan

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“Prevention Works!” - There can be little argument that this statement is true. However, there have been many changes in the terminology and practice of prevention over the past few years. These changes can be confusing for even the most experienced prevention specialist. This workshop will review the state-of-the-art knowledge from prevention science and practice and help to dispel myths about what does and doesn’t work.
Workshop participants will be able to:
·        Articulate a working definition of substance abuse prevention;
·        Understand the Institute of Medicine Continuum of Care and Prevention Classifications:   universal, selective and indicated.
·        Participants will gain knowledge of prevention as a lifelong process
·        Participants will gain knowledge of brain development and the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the brain
·        Articulate a working definition of current prevention strategies.
·        Participants will gain knowledge of strategies to provide services at various stages of life

Speaker Mendi Melton

Mendi Melton, CPS, B.S. is a Training Coordinator for Rainbow Days, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Melton has a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications and has over 15 years of experience working in the prevention field with at-risk children and youth. She is a nationally certified trainer for many Prevention programs which include The Life Skills Teacher Training, Curriculum-Based Support Group Training, and The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14. Ms. Melton has also worked hands-on with families. She has been a Juvenile Probation Officer, case manager for mentally ill children and worked in the classroom with emotionally disturbed children. She is an active advocate for drug abuse prevention services.

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Sponsored by Rio Grande Valley Council, with Coordinated Training Services (CTS), a professional service of Workers Assistance Program (WAP), Inc.

Tuesday 7-Oct-08 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

Speaker: Mendi MeltonRainbow Days, Inc.

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Speaker Mendi Melton

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