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• Community-based events, campaigns and projects to implement in your community
• Other important information critical to preventing child and adolescent substance abuse
  

NC PARENT NETWORK WORKSHOPS

The NC Parent Network holds regular workshops across the state. View our calendar for upcoming dates and locations. By attending workshops, you will:

• Obtain current information about parent-centered prevention
• Attend workshops on contemporary issues
  
• Network with others who are working to increase parent involvement in prevention
• Develop and enhance your prevention skills as a volunteer or prevention professional

ANNUAL NC PARENT NETWORK CONFERENCE

The NC Parent Network holds an annual two-day conference for those who wish to further their knowledge of prevention practices, parent involvement, gang awareness, efforts to reduce underage drinking, internet safety, and more.

Attendees have included teachers, school counselors, Safe and Drug-Free schools Coordinators, principals, faith community, Substance Abuse and prevention professionals, parents, law enforcement, social services employees, mental health professionals, private agencies/organizations, and community coalitions.

Topics have included:

• Understanding music subcultures
• Adolescent Brain Development: Risks Associated with Drug Use
• The Nurturing Project - Parenting Program
• Stress management for Parents
• Pride Youth Surveys
• Child Neglect/Abuse Reporting
• Preventing Underage Drinking
• Community Coalitions: Get connected
• Methamphetamine Abuse and Prevention
• Parenting and the Strategic Prevention Framework
• What Works? A Community Showcase
• Personal testimonials
• Preventing Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse
• Bully Free Schools
• Working with Foundations
• Focus on the Family
• Safe Homes/Safe Parties
• Internet Safety
• Teen Parties: What Every Parent Must Know
• Strong Parents – Strong Children
• Working with Parents in the Faith Community