“The Delaware Prevention Forum is a must-do for all

service providers in the state! I met so many providers

and learned new ways to be more effective…”

Joe Brown, Participant, Prevention Forum 2009 protecting youth & families
through collaboration

“This was a tremendous opportunity to meet so many June 28 – 29, 2010

people who share the same concerns I have in the
prevention of abuse, violence and delinquency in JOIN US
our communities.” FOR DELAWARE’S

Sue Williams, Participant, Prevention Forum 2009

17TH PREVENTION
FORUM

IT’S FREE!
BUILD COALITIONS,
INCREASE YOUR FUNDING

LEARN ABOUT THE

LATEST BEST PRACTICES
IN PREVENTION

protecting youth & families

through collaboration

Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families

Office of Prevention and Early Intervention
1825 Faulkland Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19805
Sheraton Dover Hotel
Sponsors
1570 North DuPont Highway
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center
Dover, DE 19901
for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment Block Grant prevention set-aside
Guest Speakers
Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse
and Mental Health
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. and
Calvin B. Johnson, M.D.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools,
Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act -Governor’s Program.
Register Now WWW. DEPRC.ORG
Delaware’s 17th Annual Attend our Learning
Prevention Forum Workshops
Is a two-day conference that shares information and engages participants in
• Increase your funding through Coalition
best practices, evidence-based strategies, and policies pertaining to
Building ......collaborative approaches to
prevention in our statewide, local and regional communities. Attended
better serve your community
by leaders and specialists in the fields of prevention, education, law
enforcement, faith-based organizations, public health as well as youth
• Best Practices: Environmental Strategies
groups and parents, the Delaware Prevention Forum will seek collaborative
….the latest, most effective practices
solutions in the prevention of child abuse, dependency, substance abuse,
in prevention
juvenile delinquency and violence.

• Community Safety: Violence and

Gang Prevention …learn new
Why You Should Attend strategies in keeping your
• Learn how to build coalitions that will qualify you for increased community safe
program funding

• Network with community leaders, service providers, and leading

experts in the field

• Gain the knowledge, latest information in evidence-based Register Now

prevention practices
WWW. DEPRC.ORG
• Enjoy keynote presentations by Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. and
Calvin B. Johnson, M.D.

• It’s free to attend! Need a Hotel?

Sheraton Dover Hotel
1570 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Meet our Presenters Call 1.800.325.3535 or 302.678.8500

Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D.

Rate: $95.00 + 8% tax
Psychiatrist, media consultant, and author. He is a top authority on family
The deadline for obtaining Forum
dynamics, multi-culturalism, stress and communication. He is a current
rates is Monday, June 21
Professor of Psychiatry and Faculty Dean for Student Affairs at Harvard
Medical School and Director of the Media Center of the Judge Baker
Children’s Center in Boston. He served as consultant for “The Cosby Show,”
and authored books on parenting and mental health. He is a member of
several professional organizations, and recipient of many awards and
honorary degrees.

Calvin B. Johnson, M.D.

Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Temple University Health System.
Prior to joining Temple University, Dr. Johnson served as Secretary of Health
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, successfully advancing the mission
and effectiveness of the state’s Department of Health. A respected
authority on public health and sought-after speaker, Dr. Johnson provides
vision and leadership in the development of quality initiatives at all Health
System hospitals and facilities. He is a member of several professional
organizations, boards and committees.