Ms. Fan Yang is a Foreign Affairs Officer within the Office of Global Programs & Policy in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Yang manages the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) grant, the Claremont Graduate School Media Prevention Program, the conversion of the Universal Prevention Curriculum to an instructor-led online platform, and programming related to youth, women, and prevention. She previously worked for the US Department of Labor as the Senior Research Coordinator responsible for the annual production of congressionally mandated reporting on child labor. Ms. Yang has also worked at Peace Corps as a desk officer supporting countries in West and Central Africa and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo and Chad. She has a Master of Science in development management from American University, a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and Asian studies from Hampshire College, and speaks French and Chinese.
Abstract
The Impact of CGU's Media Based Prevention Certificate Program: 2018-22 - What has changed for the better and to what end?
After the Chair’s opening remarks about INL's support of the CGU Media Based Prevention Certificate Program, William Crano will talk about the importance of using evidenced-based, theory informed media messages and campaigns to promote healthy behaviors and prevent initiation of substance use, to lead people to treatment, and to reduce likelihood of relapse. Dr. Crano will present a quick overview of the Certificate program and then by year, one representative of a trainee team from each country will share their experiences implementing their new knowledge, and the networking system developed with co-trainees in their subsequent prevention campaigns in their regions.