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Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute - PACEs Connection (KS)

Kansas PACEs Connection is dedicated to connecting and supporting organizations, systems, and communities who are interested in better understanding the prevalence of ACEs and trauma, recognizing the impact that these have on individual and organizational health, and developing policies and practices that promote resiliency and healing.

Kansas Prevention Conference

 

Join us, and share your voice at the Kansas Prevention Conference! 
 

Kansas Prevention Conference 2019

Wichita Hyatt Regency

400 W. Waterman St. Wichita, KS 67202

October 1-3, 2019

The Kansas Prevention Collaborative is in full-swing preparation for the 2019 KPC Prevention Conference. Currently, the Call for Presentations and Call for Sponsorships are open.  

Last year we sold out with over 200 participants from over 50 cities/towns across Kansas, representing more than 80 different organizations. This year, we will be in a larger facility and are anticipating over 300 attendees here in Wichita. 

Sponsorship has many benefits. In addition to increasing brand awareness, you also have the opportunity to show your support of Kansans and connect with Kansas communities. By participating you will have access to individuals from a wide range of professions, including: prevention providers, school staff and administration, government agency representatives, law enforcement personnel, policymakers, coalition leaders and members, counselors, treatment providers, health education specialist, social workers, higher education, community leaders, and other healthcare personnel.

 Conference Presentation Tracks will include substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, leadership, and substance abuse prevention on college campuses. Highlighted topics are below along with a link to the KPC Conference page. Presentation Proposals due May 20th.

 Please contact Janell Stang (Janell.stang@wichita.edu or 316-779-4014) with any questions.

Presentation Highlighted Topics include:

  1. Evidence-based strategies and emerging practices
  2. Coalition-building strategies such as engaging sectors, civic leadership, or data collection
  3. Emerging drug and behavioral health trends
  4. Suicide Prevention
  5. Alcohol, Tobacco, or Marijuana Abuse Prevention
  6. Prescription Drugs, Stimulants, Methamphetamine, or Synthetic Drug Misuse Prevention
  7. Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Higher Education and on College Campuses
  8. Youth Leadership and Development
  9. Communities Focused, Future Minded Collaboration with Related Fields, such as Business/Industry, Education, Local/State/Federal Government, and Community Partners

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