Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!

CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication

Description: “Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!” is designed to empower your advocacy efforts with the knowledge and skills needed to champion prevention practices effectively.  Discover the pivotal role prevention professionals play in advocating for the field of prevention, while learning practical strategies for promoting prevention practices to diverse audiences, from policymakers to community members and other key stakeholders. Develop the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively through various media and forge stronger partnerships to enhance your advocacy efforts, creating a united and powerful front for prevention initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a confident and influential advocate, driving positive change and promoting a culture of prevention in your community.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the role that prevention professionals play in advocating for the field of prevention.
2. Gain practical skills and strategies for advocating preventive practices to diverse audiences, including policymakers, community members, and other stakeholders.
3. Communicate effectively and persuasively through various media, including public speaking, writing, and social media.
4. Identify and collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to strengthen advocacy efforts and create a united front for prevention.

Presenter(s):
Andrea Hoff MPA, GPC, OCPC, ICPS