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Youth Marijuana Prevention Symposium - What Works

The Symposium, held on July 10, 2013, provided an overview of what is known at this time from researchers, professionals, academics, community advocates, and technicians. Education, policy, advocacy, strategic program implementation and coalition work continue to be essential.

Sponsors of the What Works Symposium include WASAVP, Washington State DBHR, the Department of Commerce (Community Mobilization), and Thurston TOGETHER.

Presentations:

Morning Keynotes:

Lunch Keynote: What Everyone Needs to Know about Marijuana - Jonathan Caulkins, PhD.

Panel:

 Mercer Island Communities that Care coalition educational video.

Closing Keynote: Moving Forward: The Role of Communities & Coalitions in Marijuana Prevention - Bill Geary, PhD.