Current working realities while moving forward with prevention. Hello, John! Here is your monthly update from Prevention First about programs, training, resources and prevention news from trusted sources. “The only constant in life is change” - Heraclitus As we return to work and begin this “new normal” in our workplace, we understand that you may be concerned about safety as well as the changes to policies and procedures that we have implemented. We assure you that we are taking your concerns and well-being seriously. We are taking precautions to ensure our workplace is safe. We are following federal health and safety guidelines as well as guidance from our state and local governments. We are implementing practices such as social distancing, increased cleaning and disinfecting of common areas, self-screening questionnaires for employees and visitors, limiting capacity of meeting rooms, and utilizing face coverings whenever social distancing is not possible. Our training policies have also been modified to align with state guidelines for social distancing. We look forward to seeing you soon in our Springfield and Chicago locations. SYSTEM UPGRADE NOTIFICATION Study Hall, our online course training system, is being upgraded to a new platform. As a result, online courses will be inaccessible on June 4th and 5th. To help ensure a smooth transition, please complete the following by June 3rd: Complete any online courses that are currently in progress. Download and save your certificates from ALL your completed online courses. Please contact Sara Christensen, Instructional Design Manager, at (312) 405-2995 or [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you for taking these steps to capture your online training history. We are excited for you to experience our redesigned website and a new online training system! Social Host Ordinances Studies indicate that social host laws are among the most effective and recommended ways to reduce underage drinking. Social host liability laws hold individuals who knowingly provide or allow the use of alcohol by minors or intoxicated adults liable for resulting property damage, injury, death or violation fines. While in Illinois state social host laws exist, there are gaps that can be addressed at the local level. Municipal ordinances can establish fines to recoup costs incurred in dealing with the consequences of underage drinking, such as emergency services and law enforcement. The Alcohol Policy Resource Center at Prevention First is here to assist you, your coalition, and your community identify the issues as well as how to pass a successful ordinance. We have a directory of Municipal Ordinances including Social Host. You can also download a Social Host Fact Sheet and a Local Alcohol Social Host Ordinance resource guide. The APRC can provide Technical Assistance on Alcohol Social Host Ordinances. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Henrichs or Jody Heavilin. 'Naloxone NOW!' campaign's third toolkit is live. The media kit for the third phase of the 'Naloxone NOW!' campaign, titled "Naloxone Saves Lives” is now live on our site. This phase highlights the stories of those who have been saved by naloxone during an opioid overdose, and have gone on to lead healthy, successful lives. Click the image to download the media kit document. The campaign media kits for the 'Naloxone NOW!' are available on our site. Each kit centers around a campaign phase theme and contains materials for in-office print, social media channels, and web ads. Visit our site to download all three kits IL SADD’s Student Advisory Board is working on these FOUR focus areas. Which one is your YAC working on? Let us know. We’d love to collaborate with you! Click the image to expand the infographic! Gone Remote? If you're like much of the rest of the world, you may have found yourself working remotely. A big part of remote work is virtual meetings being held on meeting platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams. We wanted to help spice up those meetings to reflect your personality that your colleagues have missed so much from in-person work. Below are a few links on how to change your backgrounds in the new virtual work space, as well as options to find some pretty awesome background images for free. Enjoy! ZOOM Meeting backgrounds How to add your own images as backgrounds in Teams How to Change Your Skype Video Call Background Free Zoom Background images (will work will all platforms) How Tweets may influence substance use in youth Substance use by youth remains a significant public health concern. While social media provides youth the opportunity to discuss and display substance use-related beliefs and behaviors, little is known about how posting drug-related content, or... Read more medicalxpress.com Upcoming Training Illegal ID Detection (Webinar) The use of illegal ID’s to obtain alcohol and other identity-based crimes have been on the rise in recent years. Fraudulent ID’s can be easily purchased online, many times from overseas sources. Communities are encouraged to put in place consistent, hands-on measures to combat the use of fake ID’s. During this webinar, participants will examine the magnitude of the problem, review the varying types of fake ID’s, learn where fraudulent ID’s are sourced, learn the unintended consequences of usage, identify effective enforcement, and learn what prevention strategies can be implemented. Tuesday, June 09, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Prevention First Online Training Be sure to visit the online training events offered at Prevention First. ATOD Effects & Trends Collaborating with Key Stakeholders IISAP I: Welcome to Prevention IISAP II: System Orientation Introduction to Engaging Youth in Prevention IYS 2020 Recruitment Plan (Short Course) Overview of Strategic Planning Planning for National Prevention Week Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse STS Course 1: Making the right hiring decision STS Course 2: Providing Program Support to Your Prevention Staff STS Course 3: Developing Effective Supervisory Skills Technical Assistance from Prevention First The technical assistance offered at Prevention First expands professional development beyond training to assist substance use prevention providers in applying what they have learned in their communities. Timely, flexible and provider-tailored technical assistance is available to meet the individual needs of providers. For more information about technical assistance or other services we offer, click Email Provider Services. Recorded Webinars at Prevention First Perhaps you were busy during the live webinar...or didn't know when it was scheduled. We've got ya covered! Check out the Recorded Webinar tab in the SUPP Training Events. In each description is a link to the recording. Simply complete the registration and submit. The recording will begin and you are ready to go! NOTE: No CEUs are offered for recorded webinars. 2020 National Prevention Network Conference Rescheduled The 2020 National Prevention Network Conference has been rescheduled due to COVID-19. The in-person NPN conference will now take place August 24-26, 2021, in Birmingham, AL. Click the link for more info CADCA's 19th Annual Mid-Year Shifts Gears CADCA’s 19th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute is becoming a virtual event. They ensure that This will not be just another virtual meeting or webinar. Click the banner to read the special message from General Dean, Chairman and CEO of CADCA. We understand these are challenging times! We want to remind you that even though we can not be together right now in classroom training, we are still here to help! Prevention First Training and Technical Assistance staff can assist you in adjusting your prevention plans. We can assist you by: Brainstorming solutions to adjust your prevention plans given the current challenges Identifying resources to build your capacity and further your professional development Identifying ways to plan ahead for SFY21 and make improvements to your programs and services Connect you with the resources you may need For technical assistance or questions contact: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Be sure to check out the Virtual Clearinghouse There are loads of great resources in the Virtual Clearinghouse on the Prevention First website. Resources include printed materials, digital materials, presentations, and helpful links. New materials are added periodically so be sure to visit often. 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