Conducting Environmental Scans for Community Change
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Conducting Environmental Scans for Community Change
Event Summary
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domain: P5: Public Policy & Environmental Change
Description: This training session is designed for beginner prevention professionals and coalition members to enhance their understanding of environmental scanning as a tool for community assessment and strategic planning. Participants will gain practical knowledge about conducting environmental scans in diverse contexts, including physical locations, advertisements, and media. Through interactive activities and discussions, attendees will learn how to collect, document, and share data effectively to drive community change.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define environmental scanning and its relevance to community level prevention work.
2. Identify the types of data and tools necessary for conducting an environmental scan.
3. Plan actionable next steps to inform prevention strategies and community interventions.
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