Prevention 101

This training is designed to be an introduction to current substance abuse prevention practice. Participants will examine the current culture of drug use in Vermont, explore attitudes toward substance use, review the public health and community development models of prevention, examine a comprehensive substance abuse prevention plan using risk and protective factors and become familiar with prevention resources.

Trainers: Angela Baker and Sarah Oudekerk

Sarah A. Oudekerk, MA
Sarah is a Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant with the Agency of Human Services, Department of Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs. Sarah’s geographic area includes a majority of Rutland County along with parts of Windsor and Addison Counties where she is actively involved with parents, students, schools, community agencies and service providers to help increase knowledge, skills and awareness around issues relating to substance use and abuse. Sarah has worked in prevention for approximately 7 years. Prior to her work with the state, she was employed by Castleton State College as a Resident Director along with being the Alcohol & Other Drug Educator for the campus as well.