Society for Prevention Research 2022 Annual Meeting

RTI is committed to understanding and addressing factors at the individual, family, community, institutional, and societal level to prevent substance use and misuse, mental health disorders, sexual risk behavior, interpersonal violence, and infectious disease. We conduct applied research and evaluations using innovative methodologies to support the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

RTI is proud to co-sponsor the Diversity Network Committee Reception June 1, 2022, from 7:15 – 8:15 PM. Please stop by to connect with us and learn more about our work.

Be sure to check out the posters or attend one of the many presentations being delivered by our researchers, including:

Presentations

How to Influence Policy- and Decision-Making Processes Via the Translation of Prevention Science and Practice: Building Advocacy Skills to Ensure Lasting Positive Impact
Thursday, June 2, 10:15 – 11:45 AM
Presenter: Phillip Graham 

Harmonizing Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Constructs in Prevention Science
Thursday, June 2, 1:15 – 2:45 PM
Presenters: Lissette Saavedra, Anna Yaros, and Antonio Morgan-Lopez

ECPN SESSION I: Funding, training for, and disseminating interdisciplinary and non-traditional research
Thursday, June 2, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Presenter: Jessica Cance

Prevention in a Syndemic: Addressing the Dual Epidemics of Opioid Overdose and Suicide
Friday, June 3, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Presenters: Jessica Cance, Lissette Saavedra, and Sara Hairgrove

Understanding the Context of Intentional Gun Injuries to Inform Ecologically Valid Prevention
Friday, June 3, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Presenter: Phillip Graham

Understanding Firearm-Related Crises during COVID through Crisis Text Line Messages
Friday, June 3, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Presenter: Anna Yaros 

Posters

Delivering Tailored Sexual Assault Prevention in a Classroom Setting: A Pilot Test of the Sexual Communication and Consent Program at the U.S. Air Force Academy
Tuesday, May 31, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Presenters: Marni Kan, Randy Eckhoff, Ashley Lowe, and Michele Dorsainvil

Patterns of Violence Among Adolescent Boys & Implications for Targeted Prevention
Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Presenters: Marni Kan and Ashley Lowe

Developing a Research Overlay to Explore Implementation across Interventions Designed to Prevent the Onset or Escalation of Opioid Misuse Among Young People: A Multiple Site Case Study Approach
Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Presenters: Sheila Patel, Jessica Cance, Sarah McDaniel, and Barrot Lambdin