Partnering for Prevention: Tobacco & Vaping Solutions

Partnering for Prevention: Tobacco & Vaping Solutions

Come join us at Elkhart Health & Aquatics for the Partnering for Prevention workshop, hosted by Tobacco Control of Elkhart County. This summit is designed for educators, youth professionals, school administrators, and community members who are working to address the rising challenges of tobacco and vaping use among youth.

Participants will gain:
• Latest Insights – A review of the newest Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey data and what it means for our schools and communities.
• Best Practices – Guidance on safe disposal of confiscated vape devices and updated school policy recommendations.
• Restorative Approaches – Practical strategies to support students caught vaping, moving beyond punitive discipline.
• Community Perspectives – A dynamic panel discussion featuring a pediatrician, a current VOICE Elkhart County student, a Student Resource Officer, and youth-serving professional.
• Practical Tools – Participants will also receive free vape boxes for safe storage of confiscated vapes.