| Tasks |
Complete
by end of day: |
- Read Module 1, Part 1
- Read related resources |
Monday |
Module 1, Part 2. What is Our Prevention Framework? This
section outlines CSAP’s Northeast CAPT’s framework for
prevention, focusing on what it takes to make a successful prevention
program. It also introduces
five prevention strategies that communities can use to create environmental,
as well as individual, change.
Module 2. Policy. Policy is considered by many to be
the most effective prevention strategy. This module looks at some of
the ways policy can be used to prevent substance abuse, including the
use of policy to affect pricing, restrict access and availability,
influence the location and density of vendors, deter and/or restrict
use, and limit marketing.
Module 3. Enforcement. Policy and enforcement go hand
in hand. the effectiveness of prevention policies depends on a community’s
willingness, and ability, to enforce them. This module looks at five
types of enforcement strategies: surveillance, penalties and fines,
detention, community policing, and incentives.
Module 4. Communication. Mass media is a powerful influence
in our society. This module examines four communication strategies
that can be effective in preventing substance abuse: public education,
social marketing, media advocacy, and media literacy.
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Module 5. Collaboration. In the field of prevention, collaboration
reflects the view that by working together, partners can bring different
perspectives to bear on a problem and thus, bring about change. Most
collaborative activities fall into one of there categories: coalitions
of interest, interagency, or intra-agency. This module provides tips
for collaborating effectively at each of these levels.
Module 6. Education. When we think of education, we generally think
of school-based programs, especially curricula. But education and training
efforts aimed at adults also contribute to prevention. This module
examines a variety of education strategies for both young and old,
focusing on factors that can enhance the effectiveness of the education
programs you select.
Module 7. Promoting Prevention in a Rural Setting. “Setting” is
a critical factor to consider when developing a prevention plan. In
this module, we ask participants to read a case study about prevention
in one rural, New England community, then respond to a series of discussion
questions on the Message Board.
Module 8. Multiple Strategies. Not all strategies are
equally strong. All are more effective when used in conjunction with
others. For this module, we ask participants to watch a videotaped
case study of how one Massachusetts community used multiple prevention
strategies to reduce drunk driving, and then reflect on how these strategies
might be used in their own communities.
Module 9. Summary and Evaluation. This
is a time to complete the online evaluation form, review comments,
and share lessons learned.
| Tasks |
Complete
by end of day: |
-
Complete online evaluation
- Read comments on Message
 Board
- Share lessons learned
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Friday |
For a reminder of where you
should “be” each
day, click on the schedule icon located on the left navigation bar.
Each
online event Web site contains these sections:
Content
Presentation (Weeks 1 and 2)
This is where you can acquire a basic understanding of the event
topic. Materials will appear in a variety of formats and can be
printed for
future reference. We will also ask you to complete a series of
online activities intended to help you reflect on and apply the
information contained in the materials.
Model Programs
This section contains information about evidence-based programs that is directly
related to course content.
Resources
The information contained in this section is designed to complement
the event materials, facilitate your participation in the event,
and enhance your overall learning. Resources include tip sheets,
tools, related links, and audio transcripts.
Event Support
This section provides contact information for people who can
answer your technical or content-related questions.
Message
Board
After reading each day's materials and completing the activities,
you will be asked to share your experiences and lessons learned
in this section of the Web site.
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Take some time to tour the site and familiarize yourself
with its layout and content. In particular, you may want to review the following:
These tip sheets are housed under the Resources
section of this site.
You should
log on at least once a day. Please allow enough time to read through
the day’s assignment, complete any associated activities, and
visit the Message Board.
We strongly encourage you to post at least two comments to the Message
Board per activity. The more you contribute, the richer the discussion.
The moderator will check in throughout the day to answer any questions
and facilitate discussions.
All of the materials and
tools on this site can be printed and used for future reference. However,
we strongly suggest that you review the materials online before you
print them so you can see how the different sections fit together.
To print a specific page, go to the page of interest, place your cursor
on File (at the top of the page), go to Print, and then press OK. This
will print everything on the screen in front of you.
To print the video presentations, click on
the printer icon located at the top of each page. A transcript will
appear in a separate, pop-up window. Unfortunately, it is impossible to print the entire site with a single
click of the mouse.
At the end
of Week 2 (Module 9), you will be asked to complete an online evaluation
form. This helps us know how successful we have been at communicating
the event
content to you. You can also post general questions and comments
on the Message
Board or by clicking on Event
Support.
To receive credit for participation, you must do the
following:
- Read all course presentations
- Visit the Message Board daily
- Complete course activities (i.e., post at least
two comments per activity)
- Respond to at least one comment posted by a fellow
participant (this is optional, but strongly recommended)
On fulfilling these requirements, we will send
you a certificate for 10 hours of training. Certification will
be sent, by email, within 14-days of the course end date.
Participants from New York can submit this certificate
to New York State's Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
(OASAS) to receive Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
(CASAC), Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS) or Credentialed
Prevention Professional (CPP) credit hours.
Participants from Pennsylvania can submit this certificate to the
Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) to receive PCB credits.
Participants from Rhode Island can submit this certificate
to the Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependence
Professionals to receive continuing education credits.
The Northeast CAPT is a NAADAC approved education provider.
Our provider number is 556.
For technical support, contact Anina Estrada at AEstrada@edc.org.
For questions about session content, contact Michael J. Rosati (MJrosati@gmail.com).
(You can also reach these staff members by clicking on Event
Support.) You may also find answers to your questions in Tips
for Navigating This Site, Tips
for Participating in Online Activities, and Tips
for Using the Message Board.
When you are ready
to begin the event, simply click on the Week
1 icon at the top of the screen, then move consecutively through
the items listed in the sidebar to the left. Make sure to move through
the
items from top to bottom and to visit every page so that you don’t
miss any important information.
You
have completed this section.
Proceed to Week 1.
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