Workshop Description
Prevention Strategies for Adolescent Girls and Young Women

This training is designed to provide an overview of considerations and potential strategies in prevention alcohol and other drug problems among young women and girls. Alcohol and drug problems are connected with a wide range of issues impacting young women, including family violence, unwanted pregnancy, sexual assault, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, and a media that exploits women and girls. In spite of this, few prevention efforts have been designed to address the specific concerns of adolescent females.

This training is designed for helping professionals and community members who would like to strengthen their abilities as allies in preventing alcohol and drug problems among young women and girls at risk for alcohol and drug problems. Youth are encouraged to attend. Training topics include common realities and experiences of girls/ young women, current patterns of alcohol and drug use, and prevention strategies that really "work". Participants will have an opportunity to explore as well as plan specific prevention approaches and activities that contribute to school community protective factors and enhance girls' resilience.


 

Adapted by:
Bonnie Benard
Carol Burgoa