Prevention gone wrong: What we've learned the hard way

We invite you to join the special international webinar inspired by the new book Prevention Gone Wrong: The Do’s, Don’ts, and the Common-Sense Lessons in Drug Prevention for Children and Youth by Matej Košir, hosted by UTRIP, WFAD, and Drug Free America Foundation.

💡 What to Expect

This engaging 90-minute session will combine evidence, experience, and a touch of humour to rethink how we approach prevention.

• 🎤 Keynote Address:
  Matej Košir – Director, Institute for Research and Development UTRIP, Slovenia & Author of Prevention Gone Wrong
• 💬 Confirmed Panelists:
  • Dr. Diana Fishbein – University of North Carolina & National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives
  • Carlton Hall – President & CEO, Carlton Hall Consulting LLC
  • Wadih Maalouf – Global Programme Coordinator on Prevention, UNODC
• 🎙️ Moderators:
  • Amy Ronshausen – Drug Free America Foundation
  • Regina Mattsson – World Federation Against Drugs

🌍 Why Join?

• Learn what doesn’t work in prevention – and why some approaches can cause more harm than good
• Discover what does work – evidence-based strategies that empower youth, families, and communities
• Hear insights from leading global experts in prevention science, policy, and practice
• Engage in Q&A and join the conversation on rethinking prevention

🌐 Language & Accessibility

The webinar will be held in English, with simultaneous translation into Spanish provided.

📘 More about the book: https://www.institut-utrip.si/prevention-gone-wrong-book