Call for Presenters
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully.
ADP reserves the right to reject submissions that do not comply with the instructions in the Call for
Presenters Submission Form.
General Instructions
We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the ADP 2010 Conference. Desired presentations will meet specified conference goals, selected emphasis areas, and review criteria to promote gender and culturally responsive approaches, as provided in the conference goals. Each workshop’s lead presenter and co-presenter will have their conference registration fee waived and may be eligible to receive a stipend to assist with travel related expenses (see Submission Form for details). Additional workshop presenters, who are attending the conference, will be required to pay the full fee of $125 (if registering before May 15, 2010), or $150 (if registering after May 15, 2010).
The deadline for presenter submissions has passed.
Review Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on how well they meet the following criteria:
- Well-defined topic with focused objectives.
- Addresses the conference theme, goals and selected emphasis area.
- Wide appeal and interest to the target audience.
- Addresses innovative approaches and current and immediate priorities in the field.
- Offers informative materials or tools that apply to communities or organizations, and can be
transferred into practice.
All submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on January 29, 2010. On-line submissions are
preferred. Or mail/fax to:
ADP 2010 Conference
c/o CSUS College of Continuing Education
Conference & Training Services
3000 State University Drive East • Sacramento, CA 95819
Attn: Sarah Tieszen
Phone: (916) 278-4523 • Fax: (916) 278-4500
Conference Goals
This year’s conference is intended to build unity across the field in providing a venue for shared language, learning, cross-training and networking between prevention, treatment and recovery services. The conference will promote universal understanding and use of the public health, chronic care and recovery support frameworks, and the continuum of services.
- Sharing the Best to Promote Change. Share new technologies, proven approaches and successes for instituting systemic, programmatic and individual change in order to improve services.
- View the Landscape. Discuss the current environment including California’s diverse service needs, information regarding interdependency and trends in other systems, and how it impacts the AOD field.
- Promote Gender and Cultural Responsiveness. Offer current knowledge, skills and resources to address disparities, build alliances, and promote culturally responsive services and systems for California’s diverse population.
- Explore Alternative Resources. Share knowledge and skills that allow the field to develop new, and leverage existing, funding and other resources.
Emphasis Area Descriptions
Proposals for this year's conference should demonstrate innovative, promising or evidence based strategies or programs in the following emphasis areas, which will excite and inspire conference participants.
- Practices in Prevention
Prevention approaches serve individuals, identifiable groups and entire communities to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems. In addition to traditional prevention programs, we are encouraging applications that describe community level change through environmental approaches (limiting access and availability, manufacturing, promotion and sales).
- Practices in Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Services
Individuals and communities with AOD problems typically have a range of other problems that are barriers for recovery. Proposals should highlight recovery support services such as housing, employment, follow-up AOD services and linkages to health and social services. This emphasis area includes services to individuals exhibiting transitory or severe and persistent AOD problems, as well as motivational and engagement strategies, and strategies for relapse prevention and sustained recovery. Proposals may include presentations on the major treatment modalities, as well as specific interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapies, social model of recovery, strategies to improve active involvement and retention, culturally-specific treatment/ recovery approaches, or use of medication to facilitate recovery. We encourage different types of presentations, including research reviews.
- Practices in Community Support Services
Proposals focused on community-building, neighborhood mobilization, participation in civic activities, or in programs that promote civic participation are encouraged in order to demonstrate how these services improve outcomes and promote wellness for individuals in recovery. Presentations that identify successful and promising efforts to fight stigma, instill civic participation or integrated approaches that address comprehensive individual, family and community needs are welcomed.
- Culturally Responsive Approaches for Specific Populations
The delivery of high-quality AOD services must involve approaches and program staff that have a deeper understanding of the racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, age, and linguistic characteristics of their program participants, their families and the environments in which they live. Workshop proposals should include programs that were developed or adapted for specific populations, including veterans, in the areas of policy making, administration, service delivery, and involve consumers, key stakeholders and communities.
- Responding to the Needs of Girls and Women
A substantial body of research identifies unique characteristics of women including their initiation of AOD use, the consequences they experience, the types of barriers and motivations for entering treatment, treatment service needs, relapse risks, and recovery needs. Research on AOD use, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services for girls and women, and special populations of women has yielded some promising approaches. We encourage proposals by researchers, practitioners and policymakers that report effective services.
- Integrated AOD and Criminal Justice
Most people currently in our public treatment systems are involved in the criminal justice system. Research has shown that providing treatment reduces the rate of engagement with the criminal justice system. More systems, including CDCR, are being positively impacted by AOD treatment. Workshop proposals should address the need for increased professional collaboration by criminal justice and AOD treatment professionals.
- Youth and Family-Focused Services
Youth and Family-Focused Services address a number of risk and protective factors which improve resiliency and coping skills while striving for developmental, cultural appropriateness, and academic achievement. Family-focused approaches integrate intervention services for children and youth, and gender-responsive services, as well as family support services. Workshop proposals may include presentations on youth development, and family focused approaches which incorporate
prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery.
- Linkages between AOD, Mental Health, and Primary Care
A number of recent California task forces have recognized the importance of integrating services for people with AOD problems and psychiatric conditions. Likewise, there are often overlaps in the prevention and early intervention of mental health and AOD problems. We are seeking proposals in the areas of prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery and community support that contribute to effectively addressing both AOD use and mental health disorders.
- Problem Gambling and Other Addictions
The expansion of gambling and gaming throughout California is having an adverse impact on the health and well being of Californians. Many AOD program participants have other addictions that may not currently be addressed. We are seeking proposals that highlight innovative responses to these issues.
- Sustainability in an Era of Diminishing Resources
In today’s challenging economy funding is limited and programs recognize the need to explore innovative ways in which to survive. We are seeking proposals that share creative strategies to sustain services.
Target Audience
The 2010 Conference is geared toward chief executive officers, board chairs, policy makers, administrators, and management staff.
- AOD Prevention Providers, Educators, Organizers and Stakeholders
- AOD Service Providers, Counselors and Treatment/Recovery Services Staff
- Recovery Support and Sober Living Providers
- County AOD Administrators
- AOD Researchers and Academics
- Mental Health, Public Health and Social Service Administrators
- Judges, Courts, Probation, Parole and Other Criminal Justice Programs and Professionals
- Service Providers for Foster Youth and Other Youth at Risk and Their Families
- Educators and Community Leaders
- Tribal and Indian Health Clinics
- AOD Constituency and Advocacy Groups for Specific Populations
- Faith Community and Faith-Based Service Providers
- Women’s and Perinatal Service Providers
- Veteran Service Providers
- Co-Occurring AOD/Mental Health Clinicians
- Health Promotion, Maintenance and Wellness Service Providers
- Advanced Students in Health, Social Service and Legal Disciplines
- Other Stakeholders in the Prevention, Treatment and Recovery of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems Among Individuals, Families and Communities
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