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Presentations and Live Webinars for Parents/Caregivers

We translate our expertise into informational sessions on prevention, early intervention and risk management to foster resilience and well-being in youth.

Our research-based curriculum is designed to meet the needs of parents, other caregivers, and community members who work with or care for young people.

These engaging, interactive trainings address a range of subjects, from key principles of substance use prevention to deep dives into specific substances (like tobacco/nicotine, vaping, alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, and fentanyl) and other mental health and behavioral concerns common among children, teens, and young adults. Each offers key considerations and practical recommendations for effective intervention. Topics can be combined in any way to meet the needs of the audience.

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Presentation Type:

Live (Virtual)

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Audience:

Parents, Family Members, Community Members who work with or care for youth

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Instructors:

Linda Richter, Ph.D., and Cori Hammond, M.P.H.


Learn more about the different ways we can offer these presentations or webinars:

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Individual Session

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Series

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Overview

This series of informational sessions can be delivered as 1-hour standalone sessions or combined in any way to address the interest/needs of the audience. Delivered by Partnership’s prevention experts, learners will discover focused, actionable insights that provide a broader understanding of protective factors that promote the health and well-being of youth, as well as a deeper appreciation for the factors that increase the risk of substance use and associated mental and behavioral health challenges among young people. The live (virtual) format is highly engaging and interactive and allows for questions and answers with Partnership’s Prevention team.

Available topic areas

The list below reflects the current list of available presentation topics. Additional topics may be introduced if deemed relevant/appropriate and within our area of expertise.

  1. Raising Resilient Kids
  2. Understanding The Teenage Brain
  3. Deep Dive: Nicotine Products
  4. Deep Dive: Alcohol
  5. Deep Dive: Marijuana/Cannabis
  6. Deep Dive: Prescription Drugs & Fentanyl
    • Substance-related “deep dives” can be delivered separately or combined in any way
  7. Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Issues
  8. Effective Parental Monitoring and Managing of Challenging Behaviors
  9. Parental Self-Care
  10. The Importance of Sleep for Children and Teens
  11. Loneliness & Social Isolation
  12. Social Media Safety
  13. Bullying & Cyberbullying
  14. Gambling Prevention and the Cost of Problematic Gaming
  15. Suicide Prevention
  16. Navigating Transitions After High School

Your instructors

Linda Richter

Linda Richter, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Prevention Research and Policy

<b>Linda Richter, Ph.D.</b>is Senior Vice President, Prevention Research and Analysis at Partnership to End Addiction, overseeing prevention-oriented research with a focus on substance use among young people. She translates research findings for parents, educators, health professionals, and policymakers to advance addiction science and prevention best practices.<br><br>

<b> Youth vaping, drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug misuse; co-occurring mental health and substance use; substance-related attitudes and beliefs; prevention science; data and trends; integrating addiction care into mainstream medicine.</b><br><br>

<b>Expertise:</b>Adolescent substance use prevention, youth risk behaviors, addiction science, policy translation.<br><br>

<b>Credentials: </b><br><br>

<b>Social Media: </b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-richter-33546b17a/">LinkedIn</a> <br><br>

<b>Media/Speaking Experience: </b>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/opinion/letters/supreme-court-ethics-code.html">The New York Times, </a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/23/joe-biden-fitness-donald-trump-health/"> The Washington Post, </span></a>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vaping-disturbing-trend-teens-few-options-for-addiction-treatment/">CBS Mornings</a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/23/joe-biden-fitness-donald-trump-health/"> (broadcast), </a> </span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/flavored-cannabis-marketing-criticized-for-targeting-children">the Associated Press</a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/23/joe-biden-fitness-donald-trump-health/">, </a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/opioid-settlement-funds-addiction-prevention-dare-curriculum/">KFF Health News, </a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/05/as-states-legalize-recreational-marijuana-use-for-adults-they-must-prioritize-protecting-kids/">STAT,</a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;">
<a href="https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/protecting-youth-context-marijuana-legalization-creating-legal-and-regulatory-framework">Health Affairs, </a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-teen-vaping-thc-marketing-mental-health-20231220-v2vvuxgydncpte5schyvliyz5y-story.html"> The Chicago Tribune, </a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/opioid-crisis-womens-health-heroine-oscar-nominated-documentary-addiction-recovery">Vogue,</a></span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a64872383/drinking-a-little-alcohol-may-be-killing-you/"> Men’s Health,</a></span> and the

<span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #772583;"><a href="https://www.today.com/parents/drugs-halloween-candy-myth-rcna122292">Today Show,</a></span> several podcasts, and additional articles. <br><br>

Linda regularly presents at national and regional conferences in the substance use and mental health space.
Cori Hammond

Cori Hammond, M.P.H.

Senior Director, Prevention Services

Cori Hammond, MPH, is the Director of Prevention Services at Partnership to End Addiction. She currently works with partners across the country to bring evidence-based services and resources to public school students, caregivers, and school faculty. Prior to her work with the prevention team, Cori was a part of Partnership’s Science & Technology of Early Prevention (STEP) research team and worked on Partnership’s Helpline. Cori received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree from Tulane University and her Master of Public Health from New York University.