Engaging Retailers in Your Prevention Work

Please register below to attend this virtual event! Once we’ve received your RSVP, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom Link. 

Guest Presenters:
Ingrid Gillespie: Director of Prevention. Liberations Programs Inc., Stamford Prevention Council
Daniella Arias: Program Coordinator. Liberations Programs, Inc., Stamford Prevention Council
Carolyn Wilson: Senior Health Program Coordinator. Ledge Light Health District, Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention (GASP)

Trainer: Jennifer Jacobsen, CT Training and Technical Assistance Center

This 2 hour virtual training will cover why retailers are an important partner in prevention, strategies to engage and build relationships with retailers, introduce enforcement strategies, how to involve youth, and provide resources and tools. In addition, participants will hear from three spotlight speakers who will share initiatives they have implemented in their respective communities in working with retailers, zoning regulations, education and training, and using data informed practices.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify Strategies to Engage Retailers in Prevention
• Review the Purpose and Use of Conducting Environmental Scans and Compliance Checks
• Learn the Importance of Retailer Training and Collaboration
• Review Activities Youth Can Be Involved In
• Hear Local Success Stories from CT Coalition Coordinators
• Access Local Retailer Licenses Look Up

This training is eligible for 2 CEUs upon completion.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Jacobsen at [email protected]

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (CT DMHAS) with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supported this TTASC activity.