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The Lancaster County Youth Council invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at the 2008 Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities:
Cultural Competence - Unique Challenges and Critical Opportunities.
Cultural Competence – Unique Challenges and Critical Opportunities is a training conference that emphasizes the unique challenges of conducting youth prevention in rural communities. The conference was founded by one of the most successful prevention coalitions in the country, in hopes of raising awareness of the plight that many rural communities face with regards to the growth of youth substance abuse. 
Hosted by:

                        

This year's conference is hosted by the University of South Carolina Lancaster in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Historic Lancaster is located 30 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Selection Process

Selection Process
“Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities: Cultural Competence – Unique Challenges and Critical Opportunities” is the conference theme and the Program Committee will review and select presentations that demonstrate the greatest potential to contribute to the quality of the conference. Presentations must provide current, relevant, and innovative information or concepts that represent best practices or proven solutions, or would add to the professional development of the participants. The deadline for submission is April 4, 2008. 

Honoraria

Honoraria for presentation will include $200 and admittance to the conference which includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. If the presenter is selected for a second session there will be an additional $100 honoraria awarded.
Presentation Themes
To assist in the development of a balanced educational program, we are especially interested in presentations on the following topics. You are encouraged to expand on the ideas listed.

Cultural Competence
Environmental Strategies 
Differential Influence of Risk Factors across Cultures 
Evidence Based Programs 
Drug Courts 
Student Drug Testing
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome v. ADD 
Media Related Influences
Drugs of Abuse 
Ethics 
Gangs 
Underage Drinking 
Strategic Prevention Framework 
Building Capacity in Rural Communities
Community Needs and Resource Assessment 
Community Engagement 
Prevention Funding 
Evaluation 
Recruitment and Retention of Families in Prevention 
Adolescent Brain Development 
Prevention Research to Practice 

 
Types of Presentations
Concurrent Sessions
60 or 75 min. to 30-60 people
Questions Regarding Submissions?
Call Heather Mueller at (803) 283-4995 or e-mail at: Info08@RuralPrevConf.com
Instructions for Proposal Submission
All submissions must be received April 4, 2008. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged via the form below.

Lancaster Prevention Coalition 2008 Call for Presentations
 PO Box 171
Lancaster SC 29721

Fax: (803) 285-2315
E-mail: Info08@RuralPrevConf.com

Presentation Proposal Form

Contact Information

Lead Presenter Name:        Organization:
Degrees/Certification:
Address:     City State Zip:
Phone:     Cell:     Fax:
Email:
Each presenter must submit an updated resume and bio (not to exceed 50 words) with the proposal. For additional presenters, please fill out a separate form including all of the above information, as well the bio, resume and Bio can be sent via E-mail toInfo08@RuralPrevConf.com . Proposals will not be deemed complete unless this information is included.

The conference planners will correspond with the primary presenter only. It is the responsibility of the primary presenter to notify each co-presenter of pertinent information concerning the presentation.
Session Title:
Session Description:
Session Learning Objectives 1:
Session Learning Objectives 2:
Session Learning Objectives 3:
Session Learning Objectives 4:
Session Learning Objectives 5:
Presentation Themes:
To assist in the development of a balanced educational program, we are especially interested in presentations on the following topics. You are encouraged to expand on the ideas listed.
Themes: Cultural Competence
Environmental Strategies
Differential Influence of Risk Factors across Cultures
Evidence Based Programs
Drug Courts
Student Drug Testing
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome v. ADD
Media Related Influences
Drugs of Abuse
Ethics
Gangs
Underage Drinking
Strategic Prevention Framework
Building Capacity in Rural Communities
Community Needs and Resource Assessment
Community Engagement
Prevention Funding
Evaluation
Recruitment and Retention of Families in Prevention
Adolescent Brain Development
Prevention Research to Practice
 Other Theme(s):
Length of Workshop: 60 min.
75 min.
Preferred Day of Presentation: Any day

I am available only on the following day(s):
Wednesday   Thursday   Friday
Target Audience: Beginner   Advanced   Both
Type of Presentation: Lecture/discussion   Interactive   Panel
Other (describe)
Ideal Number of Participants: 30-50   51-75   76-125
AV Needs: Any additional requests for equipment after the submission of Call for Presentation cannot be guaranteed and must be supplied by the presenter.
Overhead Projector   TV/VCR   Easel/Newsprint   LCD Projector
Other (describe)
Presenter Agreement:
By submission of this form and the attached information, all presenters (as stated above) understand and agree to the following:

If selected, I will appear and present the above-described concurrent session at this conference. I will provide (50) copies of handouts for participants. Yes

All expenses are my responsibility except for the cost of registration which will be deferred for the lead presenter only. Yes

Release of my image and contact information (address, phone, fax, e-mail) for use in the conference program and other marketing materials is authorized. Yes

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