Registration is Open for the Annual Prevention Summit on April 9, 2024

 

InnerAct Alliance and the StandUP Polk Coalition are proud to present the Annual Own the Upside Prevention Summit on Tuesday, April 9, from 8am to 4pm, at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 South Floral Ave., in Bartow to discuss important issues facing our community. 

The Annual Prevention Summit presents an opportunity for school resource officers, teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and prevention specialists to gain up-to-date information with a realistic view of youth culture, emerging drug trends, social media and its connection to risky behaviors, and other topical issues. Those interested in attending may register at: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/own-the-upside-prevention-summit-tickets-820398503007?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Registration is FREE and a light breakfast and lunch will be served. Polk School Board employees and law enforcement officers may earn up to 6.5 CEU's. Information on guest speakers and additional prevention topics will be announced soon.

Own The Upside was initiated by the Drug Free Coalition partnership of Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties in Central Florida and founded on the Positive Community Norms Theory of celebrating the positives! The negatives we often hear in media and society may make us forget that there are many encouraging positives to celebrate the “upside.” Data collected annually via the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS) reports that most youth do not engage in risky behaviors. 

Own The Upside believes in supporting youth through proactive prevention programs to reduce access, identify risky behaviors, change community attitudes towards alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and empowering young people to make positive healthy choices. While this training will educate the public about some of the current negative trends, we will also remind those on the front line that MOST are making the right decisions. 

Please visit https://www.owntheupsidepolk.com or call InnerAct Alliance at (863) 802-0777.