Christi Valentini-Lackner BS, OCPC
Chief Program Officer, PreventionFIRST!
Substance misuse continues to be a growing problem across districts nationwide. It is crucial to provide students with resources to make informed decisions and avoid risky behaviors.
This training session for district and school leaders will focus on the importance of evidence-based, data-driven prevention strategies that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors among students. In this webinar, we will discuss strategies that work prior to a diagnosis or first use, and work to delay the onset of substance use/misuse. And, we will discuss how to build a comprehensive prevention plan, provide vetted resources, and provide examples of prevention strategies that actually work!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Define universal prevention strategies.
- Select evidence-based programs that work for their community.
- List 3 examples of universal prevention strategies.
- Have a better understanding of why universal prevention strategies work.
Participants will also be provided with free, credible prevention resources.
Presenters
Christi Valentini-Lackner is the Chief Program Officer at PreventionFIRST! She is an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC) who has worked in the prevention field for over 20 years. Christi has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Ohio University. Christi is a Ohio Prevention Professionals Association board member and serves as Vice President and Education & Training Team Co-Chair. In 2016, she received the ADAPAO Advocate of the Year Award. Christi is an Ohio Coaching and Mentoring (OCAM) Network coach and mentor. She is co-author of the low-risk drinking course for adults, Minimize Risk-Maximize Life.
Ryley Jones BS, CHES, OCPS
Program Manager at PreventionFIRST!
Ryley Jones is a Program Manager at PreventionFIRST! She is responsible for managing the Coalition Management Center, data collection and evaluation efforts, sending out all certificates of attendance, and managing the Ohio Coaching and Mentoring (OCAM) Network training calendar. She has a Bachelor of Science in health promotion and education with a focus in community health and a Minor in psychology from the University of Cincinnati. Ryley is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Behavioral Health through Kent State University. Ryley is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
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