A Recipe for Prevention Web Series
Yes. Changing the Future with Fresh Ideas and Effective Tools.
Ever wonder what youth empowerment and resiliency have to do with preventing relationship violence, suicide, bullying, harassment, and other forms of violence? If you're looking for ideas to build innovative community alliances and programs that foster healthy futures for youth, join us for a lively discussion and training on the what, when, why, and how of prevention programming.
In this 3 session webinar series we will explore primary prevention as a critical part of ending violence in communities across Virginia. You will also have the opportunity to connect to a network of professionals and organizers engaged in this work statewide and nationally. Whether you're new to prevention, a seasoned preventionista, or simply interested in enhancing your knowledge and skill-sets around community-based work, we want you at the table!
Session A: Changing the Future, 90 mins - September 11th 10:00-11:30am
In the first session, we will explore why a prevention framework is critical for mobilizing communities around social change and how this framework can help us to develop comprehensive community-based programming. We’ll also explore how root causes of violence vary by community and the social conditions that help maintain a culture of silence and victim-blaming.
Session B: Fresh Ideas, 90 mins - September 18th 10:00-11:30am
In the second session, we will learn the most effective ways to develop programs that will have an impact! We’ll discuss the most current best practices for prevention programming and highlight innovative work already happening in Virginia and across the nation with an emphasis on dialogue and knowledge sharing among Virginia based activists.
Session C: Effective Tools, 90 mins - September 25th 10:00-11:30am
In the final session, we will explore a variety of resources to help you develop, implement, and sustain your prevention work! We will also connect you to a prevention community of practice in Virginia that will provide support along the way.
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