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, OCPSA
Program Coordinator, PreventionFIRST!
Ryley Jones is a Program Coordinator under the Center for Prevention Science at PreventionFIRST! She is responsible for managing the Coalition Evaluation Center, data collection efforts, implementing youth empowerment strategies, and assisting with the bi-annual student survey.
Ryley is an Ohio Coaching and Mentoring (OCAM) Network coach. She is in charge of building out the training calendar, organizing continuing education hours, providing technical assistance to individuals looking to get prevention credentials, and facilitating trainings! She has a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with a focus in public & community health as well as a minor in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. Ryley is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
