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Social Development Research Group University of Washington
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 401
Seattle,
WA
98115
HHS Region 10
WA, AK, ID, OR
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The Social Development Research Group (SDRG) at University of Washington (UW) will lead SAMHSA's Region 10 Northwest (NW) Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) in partnership with Washington State University (WSU), and the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). NW PTTC partnering institutes share a vision to expand the impact of community activated prevention by equipping the prevention workforce with the power of prevention science. Every year, communities in Region 10 lose millions of dollars and thousands of bright futures to alcohol, cannabis, opioid misuse, violence and crime. The NW PTTC will serve as a primary training and technical assistance (TTA) resource to Region 10 by leveraging the knowledge of prevention science with the application of community capacity-building, workforce development, and expertise in knowledge transfer mechanisms.

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Apr. 08, 2022
The Alcohol Action Network (AAN) is a project of the American Public Health Association and is a nationwide network of alcohol prevention practitioners and researchers engaging in alcohol policy issues in their states or local communities. AAN was initially established to address the shifting alcohol policy landscape at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Oct. 22, 2021
This series will focus on the importance of narrative in advocating for prevention, integrating issues of race and equity in comprehensive planning using the strategic prevention framework, and focusing on using the power of culture to promote wellness.  These sessions will be followed by a conversation about how folx are more intentionally integrating race, equity, […]
Mar. 31, 2021
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This week (April 11-17), our focus is alcohol’s role in the opioid epidemic. Just this year, CDC’s Alcohol Program released a study showing that binge drinking is strongly associated with the use of other substances. To raise awareness about alcohol-related harms and the importance of alcohol policy safeguards, we […]

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Hosted by the Northwest PTTC
Webinar/Virtual Training
Empowering the Future of Prevention: Meet the Northwest PTTC Team & Our Vision for the Next 5 Years!   Webinar Description: Are you an experienced prevention professional looking for new ways to advance your skills? Are you a newer prevention professional eager to learn the prevention basics? If you answered yes, this session is for you! Join us to learn more about the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center as your go-to prevention training and technical assistance resource. During this session, we will provide an overview of our vision for empowering the prevention workforce in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to use principles of prevention science to reduce substance misuse and its harmful consequences. This session will also provide us with an opportunity to hear from you about your training needs and preferences. Webinar Objectives: To introduce the 2024-2029 Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center team. To provide an overview of our vision for providing training and technical assistance to the Region 10 prevention workforce over the next five years. To gather input on prevention training needs and preferences.   Date & Time: Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am Alaska 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain (View in your time zone)   Audience: This session is open to Prevention practitioners, allied health partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in HHS Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). . Presenters: Brittany Cooper - Washington State University Nicole Eisenberg - University of Washington Michelle Frye-Spray - University of Nevada, Reno Kathy Gardner - University of Nevada, Reno   Registration: Click here to register for the webinar Empowering the Future of Prevention: Meet the Northwest PTTC Team & Our Vision for the Next 5 Years!   COST: FREE!   Continuing Education: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1 hour for completion of this live webinar event.   Questions: Please contact Holly Simak ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner ([email protected]).

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Webinar Series Description The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) Team (HHS Regions IX & X) in collaboration with the Pacific Southwest and Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTC) cordially invite you to join our Regional Webinar Series, Tools for the Trade: Layering the Six CSAP Strategies for Impact. This series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance your prevention programs. Participation in both webinars is highly recommended but not required. Part 2:  Layering Evidence-Based Interventions with CSAP Strategies: Building Impactful Prevention Plans Building upon the foundation laid in Part 1, the second webinar will demonstrate how various interventions, from practices to policies, align with the CSAP six strategies to create a layered approach. Participants will receive tips for developing comprehensive prevention plans that thoughtfully incorporate CSAP’s six strategies to address identified needs and achieve desired prevention outcomes.   Post Webinar Materials Mastering the Six CSAP Strategies Part 2 Recording Mastering the Six CSAP Strategies Part 2 Slide Deck   Additional Resources Guide to Online Registries for Substance Misuse: Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Evidence-Based Practices to Promote Agency in Middle School Students: Simple Practices to Activate the Social Development Strategy in a School Setting Six Elements of Effective Coalitions Resource Toolkit   Presenter Susannah Burt has been working in substance abuse and mental illness prevention since 2001.  She has implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework since 2003 and has trained on the model since 2006. Professionally, it has been part of her responsibility to work with the evaluators and review data for state and local communities for assessments. She has worked to develop an evaluation plan for environmental strategies, including policies and campaigns. Ms. Burt is currently working on securing ongoing private and public funding for coalitions in her local area. Ms. Burt currently sits on her local Communities That Care coalition in Utah. She received her bachelor's degree from Weber State University and works for Weber Human Services.   Certificates of Attendance Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for each session of this 2-part live webinar series. The total possible certificate hours is 3 hours.   Questions? Please email Michelle Frye-Spray at ([email protected]) for any questions.
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Webinar Series Description The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) Team (HHS Regions IX & X) in collaboration with the Pacific Southwest and Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTC) cordially invite you to join our Regional Webinar Series, Tools for the Trade: Layering the Six CSAP Strategies for Impact. This series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance your prevention programs. Participation in both webinars is highly recommended but not required. Part 1:  Mastering the Six CSAP Strategies to Address Community Prevention Needs As the saying goes, "If the only tool you have is a hammer, it is easy to treat everything as if it were a nail.” Understanding the purpose and function of CSAP’s six strategies enables prevention practitioners to select the right tool or set of tools to be more effective in their work. This webinar will explore the purpose and function of each of the six CSAP strategies in building a comprehensive prevention plan tailored to specific community needs. Participants will also learn about common misunderstandings of CSAP strategies and gain practical examples for aligning strategies with community needs and reporting requirements.   Post Webinar Materials Mastering the Six CSAP Strategies Part 1 Recording Mastering the Six CSAP Strategies Part 1 Slide Deck   Additional Resources Focus on Prevention Six CSAP Strategies with Examples Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) Website Prevention Research Center's Policy Studies Fact Sheet: Translating Research Into Information for Policy Makers, Public Health Officials, and the Public MayaTech Corporation Website   Presenter Susannah Burt has been working in substance abuse and mental illness prevention since 2001.  She has implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework since 2003 and has trained on the model since 2006. Professionally, it has been part of her responsibility to work with the evaluators and review data for state and local communities for assessments. She has worked to develop an evaluation plan for environmental strategies, including policies and campaigns. Ms. Burt is currently working on securing ongoing private and public funding for coalitions in her local area. Ms. Burt currently sits on her local Communities That Care coalition in Utah. She received her bachelor's degree from Weber State University and works for Weber Human Services.   Certificates of Attendance Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for each session of this 2-part live webinar series. The total possible certificate hours is 3 hours.   Questions? Please email Michelle Frye-Spray at ([email protected]) for any questions.
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Jumpstarting Your Coalition June 20, 2024   Webinar Description During this webinar, we will focus on jumpstarting a prevention coalition for long-term success. During the session we will go on a journey to developing a ‘culture of participation’, including techniques for identifying appropriate members for your local coalition, building relationships, and maintaining coalition engagement. Participants will have the opportunity to learn information as well as apply that knowledge to their local work. Established coalitions will also be able to identify opportunities to strengthen and continue their functioning.   Webinar Objectives In this webinar, participants will: Share the big idea of community-driven prevention (as opposed to coordinator-driven prevention) Identify key readiness elements for community-based prevention Identify a variety of actions to recruit and engage coalition members Identify options for maintaining a culture of participation in their coalition and learn techniques to maintain coalition member engagement   Webinar Recording and Slides Jumpstarting Your Coalition - Recording Jumpstarting Your Coalition - Slide Deck (PDF)   Additional Resources Resources Shared During the Webinar   Presenters Capetra Parker, MPH Capetra Parker, MPH, Prevention Strategist, Evidence2Success Project Director, UW Social Development Research Group. Capetra supports communities across the nation as the Evidence2Success project director and coaches several CTC Plus communities in the U.S. She has also contributed to the workforce development of prevention specialists through training and curriculum development in diverse capacities. Ms. Parker has co-authored journal articles about the implementation of CTC in urban communities through the Center for Healthy African American Men through Partnerships (CHAAMPS). Her work focuses on promoting system changes and cross sector collaboration. She has a special interest in empowering communities to employ strategies that address race, equity, and inclusion disparities. Ms. Parker earned her MPH from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.   Questions Contact Kathy Gardner ([email protected]) if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.
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