Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!

“Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!” is designed to empower beginner prevention professionals in their advocacy efforts with the knowledge and skills needed to champion prevention practices effectively. Discover the pivotal role that prevention professionals play in advocating for the field of prevention, while learning practical strategies for promoting prevention practices to diverse audiences, from policymakers to community members and other key stakeholders. Even if advocacy is not in your “comfort zone,” this session will provide practical tips for communicating effectively and persuasively in a way that will forge stronger partnerships, enhance your advocacy efforts, and create a united and powerful front for prevention initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a confident and influential advocate, driving positive change and promoting a culture of prevention in your community.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define why it is so important for prevention professionals to advocate for the field of prevention.
2. Articulate how to frame advocacy messages that will resonate with a variety of community stakeholders.
3. Identify how to move advocacy work into your “comfort zone.”