August 4th, 2008 - Event Registration, Events
Prevention Conference: Examining Risk Factors for Youth
November 20, 2008, 8:30 am–3pm
VNA in Somerville
$50 for members; $150 for non-members
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveys: What They Really Tell Us
Wayne Harding, Ph.D. - Engaging Bystanders in Preventing Bullying
Kim Storey, Ph.D. - State of the Art in Evidence-Based Prevention for Substance Abuse
Chelsea Goddard, M.P.H.
This conference details the current trends of risk taking behavior, from an empirical view point. By analyzing results from Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), trends emerge. This data provides implications for prevention and intervention. Bullying and substance abuse prevention, from evidence based perspectives, will be explored in more depth.