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October CTC PLUS Learning Series

Catching Up On The Science: Cannabis/Marijuana for Prevention Professionals

Join your CTC colleagues on October 14th!

Research on cannabis/marijuana has grown immensely over the past 3-4 years.  There are clear implications for prevention efforts with adolescents and young adults, including findings related to mental health, driving-related risks, academic outcomes, athletic performance, and addiction (or cannabis use disorder).More

April CTC PLUS Monthly Learning Series

Join colleagues from the Social Development Research Group and the Center for CTC for two sessions in April.

  • Thursday, April 8: Dr. Margaret Kuklinski, Co-PI of the Community Youth Development Study and Assistant Director of the Social Development Research Group will present the latest research and benefit-cost analysis on CTC. REGISTER
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CTC PLUS Facilitator Training (Virtual)

March 18-24, 2021

The Center for Communities That Care will host the next training of facilitators March 18 – 31, 2021 via Zoom Meetings. This interactive workshop provides CTC coordinators and facilitators the skills use the CTC PLUS web platform to implement the CTC process their community.

Registration deadline: February 26, 2021. Space is limited.

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December CTC PLUS Monthly Learning Series

Effectively Managing Family Conflict: A Sample from Guiding Good Choices Virtual Parenting Program

Join us December 10th at 11am PT / 2pm ET Register Now Many families are experiencing the combined stressors of the pandemic and the pending holiday season. Prevention practitioners are seeking timely ways to reach out to families with relevant tools, practicesMore

January CTC PLUS Community Learning Series

Leveraging Your CTC Coalition Work for Policy Wins

Join us January 7th at 11am PT / 2pm ET

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Join Center Director Kevin Haggerty and CTC Specialist Capetra Parker for interactive discussion focused on leveraging the work of local coalitions for policy change. Discussions will include identifying sources within your coalition and external local resourcesMore

July CTC Monthly Learning Series: Community Impact Statement

Join us July 9th at 11am PT.

What is it and why now?

A Community Impact Statement is a short, compelling argument of why your efforts matter. Ideally, it is blend of heart-felt stories and clear data that reflect the changes that have occurred as a result of your efforts. It also points out the direction forMore

A Message of Solidarity

At the Center for CTC, we are sickened and saddened by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others. We stand in solidarity with Black communities across the country and those seeking racial justice and healing. We recognize the long history of racism in America and how our public systems need to change. We alsoMore

Guiding Good Choices Groups Online!

Join Center for CTC staff to learn about best practices for moving Guiding Good Choices parent sessions to a Zoom or other video conferencing platform. These sessions will introduce current GGC workshop leaders to added content, including a new Introductory Session, Zoom features to use in virtual groups, and a revised overall outline for delivery of GGC.  Registration is required.

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May CTC Webinar Series: CTC During COVID-19: Addressing Equity Issues

Join us May 13th at 11am PT.

In this month’s coordinator webinar, CTC Specialist Capetra Parker will lead a discussion exploring how coalitions can promote equity in their local work. We will feature communities who will share how they approach their work through an equity lens and share their best practices. We will also discuss how the COVID-19 pandemicMore