Prevention Works! VT is hosting Prevention Day 2023 on Thursday, April 6th in Montpelier. This opportunity brings together youth, prevention organizations, and supporters to educate decision makers and to celebrate the substance misuse prevention community in Vermont. Once again, Prevention Day will be held in collaboration with the OVX (Our Voices Xposed) Statehouse Rally.
Please complete the registration form on eventbrite for each person participating in Prevention Day 2023 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. Registration includes attendance at the Legislative Breakfast and all other workshops and activities for the day. Lunch is “on your own” from 12noon to 1pm for adults. All youth are invited to the OVX lunch at the Capitol Plaza. Questions? email beth@preventionworksvermont.org Registration deadline is March 23, 2023.
For OVX Youth and their advisors, a separate registration will be sent by the Tobacco Control Program at the Vermont Department of Health.
Agenda
Legislative Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:29 AM
Join with legislators to hear youth and other presentations, for networking and for a buffet breakfast.
OVX Youth March and Statehouse Rally
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Supporting OVX Youth as they march from City Hall to Statehouse
Statehouse Visits with Legislators
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
During the OVX Youth Statehouse Rally on the Statehouse steps, join youth in a welcome, inspirational presentations and visiting with state decision makers and legislators.
Community Building Workshop for Youth and Adults
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Everyone will convene at the Capitol Plaza for a workshop focused on supporting youth in their communities.
Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
For Adults, lunch on your own to enjoy one of the capitol city’s wonderful eateries. All Youth are invited to join the OVX Youth for lunch at the Capitol Plaza.
Workshop #2
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
For Adults, lunch on your own to enjoy one of the capitol city’s wonderful eateries. All Youth are invited to join the OVX Youth for lunch at the Capitol Plaza.
Workshop #3 and Networking
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For Adults, lunch on your own to enjoy one of the capitol city’s wonderful eateries. All Youth are invited to join the OVX Youth for lunch at the Capitol Plaza.