Strategic Prevention Framework for Native American Communities (Mashpee, MA)

Who Should Attend:
Leaders and Members of Native American Communities

Description:
This training will provide an overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and tools to use when implementing this process. Practical skill-building activities for each component of the SPF (Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Cultural Competence, and Sustainability) will be shared, as well as a list of related resources. This full-day training will combine interactive and didactic teaching methods, including a PowerPoint presentation, case studies from Native American communities and sharing of experiences in small groups.

Learning Objectives:
Participants completing this training will be able to:

1. Describe the seven components of the SPF.
2. Evaluate ways to incorporate the components of the SPF into their present work.
3. State the importance of and describe methods for:
   1. measuring community assets and needs
   2. engaging the community and working collaboratively;
   3. building a functional coalition;
   4. developing a data –driven strategic plan, logic model, action plan and evaluation plan;
   5. selecting appropriate evidence-based strategies; and
   6. measuring community-level impact and monitoring progress.
4. Explain the importance of infusing culturally-competent methods within each stage of the SPF.
5. Identify multiple ways to institutionalize and sustain the work of the coalition or group.

Faculty:
Shari Sprong

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Accessibility:
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact Aleya Martin at the Community Health Training Institute/HRiA at 617-279-2240 ext 533 or email, prior to October 21, 2013.

Contact:
Aleya Martin