2008 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference

Wisconsin Clearinghouse

Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, Stevens Point
1501 N. Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
June 30-July 2, 2008

   
2008 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference
 Brochure

Presented by:
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources,
University Health Services, University of Wisconsin Madison

Schedule Changes and Additions

There have been some changes to the printed schedule.  Please note these when making your workshop selections.

Session 2E : Advanced Strategic Prevention Framework has changed to :

2E- The Substance Abuse Prevention Services Information System (SAPSIS) Online Reporting System: What Block Grant Recipients Need to Know, presented by Louis Oppor, Prevention Coordinator, Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Sessions 7C and 9D: Preparing to Report on National Outcome Measures have changed to:

 7C-Historical Trauma and Native Traditions in Wisconsin, presented by Mildred Tinker Schuman, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Bea Moore-Reas, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (repeated in Workshop 9D)

9D-Historical Trauma and Native Traditions in Wisconsin, presented by Mildred Tinker Schuman, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Bea Moore-Reas, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (repeat of Workshop 7C)

Sessions 8F and 9F are being added to the schedule.  They are:

8F-Social Marketing

9F-Best Practices-Parents Who Host Lose the Most: Don't Be A Party to Underage Drinking, presented by Dorothy Chaney, M.Ed., Program Manager, Center for Community Outreach, Marshfield Clinic and Julia Sherman, Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Earn UWSP Credit

A one-credit UWSP courses are available in conjunction with the WI State Prevention Conference. Full Tuition must be paid at the time of course registration, and is in addition to the workshop registration fee. Print the course syllabus here. Course registration forms can be obtained here and the course requirements can be obtained here.

Conference Benefits

This will be an exciting and affordable conference featuring nationally known general session speakers and workshops full of the practical advice and ideas prevention professionals need to know..

Who Should Attend

  • Community advocates
  • Prevention specialists
  • Alcohol and tobacco advocates
  • Educators
  • Health care providers
  • Law enforcement
  • Representatives of Drug-Free Community grantees

Registration Fees:

$185, which includes access to all conference sessions including general session lunches on all three conference days, and all conference breaks. Certified Prevention Specialists may register at the discounted rate of $170. Please register using your name as it appears on your certification.

For an additional $17, you can attend the Wisconsin Prevention Dinner on June 30th at 6:00 pm. The featured speaker will be announced shortly.

No refunds will be given for cancellations.

2008 Featured Speakers will be announced shortly

Get Driving Directions Please note that these directions may change do to summer construction in the Stevens Point area.

Conference Program Questions?  Contact:
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
1552 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53726
800-248-9244
608-262-6346 fax
wchpr@www.uhs.wisc.edu
http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu 

Conference Registration Questions?  Contact:
UWSP Continuing Education at 800-898-9472 or 715-346-3838 from 8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri. 

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