Goal
Empower prevention organizations, coalitions, and communities by advocating for prioritizing effective and evidence-based prevention programs, strategies, and initiatives.
Responsibilities
I. Promote Effective and Evidence-Based Prevention:
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- Advocate for increased funding for effective and evidence-based prevention programs, strategies, and initiatives.
- Educate stakeholders on the significance of investing in prevention initiatives.
- Host an advocacy event at the Capitol in Harrisburg.
II. Oppose the commercialization of adult-use recreational marijuana in PA.
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- Provide informed and research-based arguments against legalization.
- Provide opportunities for prevention professionals to advocate with local decision-makers.
- Disseminate advocacy educational materials and talking points to the field.
- Be aware of pending legislation around legalization and share all relevant details with the statewide members.
III. PA Youth Summit Development and Implementation:
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- Assist in planning and implementing CPA’s inaugural Youth Summit at the Capitol, Harrisburg.
- Help recruit 6-8 passionate and dedicated youth coalition leaders from up to eight local community coalitions across the state to attend the Summit.
Chairperson
Jeff Hanley
Meeting Details
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Time Commitment
2 to 3 hours per month, including the meeting time.