Published on January 3rd, 2020 | by Burlington Partnership
0Vermont Prevention Day at the VT Statehouse
State St.
Montpelier
Please join Prevention Works! VT as we celebrate and promote the many critical ways substance abuse prevention services keep Vermonters and their communities safe and healthy and that prevention works.
AGENDA:
9:30 -10:15 a.m. Prevention advocates to attend House opening session
10:30 a.m. Opening Session and Prevention Champions Awards Presentation
11:00 a.m.- Noon Smart Approaches to Marijuana with Kevin Sabet and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy: Get all the latest information about what is going on concerning marijuana laws at all levels of government across the U.S. and developing marijuana policy based on reputable science and sound principles of public health and safety.
12:45–1:45 p.m. Lunch on your own – off-site or with your legislator in cafeteria
2-3:00 p.m. Special Session for youth and young adults to meet with Kevin Sabet
Kevin’s first work in drug policy began when he was a youth member of his local community coalition. He will share his story and answer questions about his journey from teen prevention advocate to national drug policy expert.
2-3:00 p.m. Networking session for coalition coordinators and others interested in statewide substance use issues

