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.
The webinar is scheduled to take place on October 20th between 15.00-16.30 CET. 🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dy9RE9DLRoCQq0SOkFNHtA
💡 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

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