- Lessons from the Field Webinar Series -
Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invite you to join our next webinar: Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs.
There is growing concern about the impact of digital media, particularly social media, on youth; in fact, the U.S. Surgeon General posted an advisory calling attention to the “growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health.” In recognition of Drug and Alcohol Facts week, we are partnering with the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on this webinar to help practitioners understand how counterfeit medications and illicit substances are made available online and shipped directly to people in their homes. Presenters will discuss how the marketing of drugs, both for therapeutic use and recreational use, has shifted over time and how current messaging tactics may lead students to believe that their usage is both a social norm and safe. Our panelists will provide information on how they are directly working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and others to address drug access and discuss what adults can do to support safer online access for students through digital wellness approaches.
Speakers & Panelists
Moderator: Helen Hernandez, Assistant Director, Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, Executive Office of the President, ONDCP
· Elyse Robertson, Federal Program Officer, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, U.S. Department of Education
· Carlos Briano, Public Information Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration, El Paso Division, NM
· Kemp Chester, Senior Advisor to the Director of National Drug Control Policy
· Marci Hertz, Associate Director for Program Implementation, Division of Overdose Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
· Dr. Kristine Meurer, Executive Director, Student, Family, and Community Supports Division, Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
· Kyle Rau, Program Manager, Dark Web and Online Investigations Program, U.S. Postal Inspection Service
· Dr. Michael Rich, Director and Founder, Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab, MA
· Michelle Rincon, Community Outreach Specialist, Drug Enforcement Administration, El Paso Division, NM
· Lisa Sedillo-White, Deputy County Manager, Bernalillo County, NM
· Ryan Sibbald, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Special Operations Division, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Internet Investigations Section, Drug Enforcement Administration
Webinar Materials
Resources, slides, speaker bios, the webinar recording (available the day after the event) and more will be posted on the event webpage.
Registration
You must register to participate in this presentation. Who should register? State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and other Education Stakeholders.
Assistance
Please contact NCSSLE if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing this information with you and hearing about the important work you are doing in your schools, communities, and states to meet the needs of students and staff.