Harm Reduction in the Collegiate Setting: Implementing Practical, Evidence-Based Programs and Policies

This session will focus first on understanding the basic history and fundamentals of Harm Reduction as a movement and philosophy. Then, Dr. Christie will discuss how to implement these principles in the collegiate setting. In her talk, she will focus on specific, evidence-based strategies to reduce substance-related harms among college students. The latter portion of the session will be an interactive workshop for attendees to get together and share what their colleges and universities are currently doing to reduce substance-related harms on their own campuses. The goal is for each attendee to leave with an action item of how to implement one program or policy that could benefit their own campus community.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding and Applying Core Harm Reduction Principles in Collegiate Health Settings
• Identifying and Collaborating with Key Stakeholders for Program Implementation
• Matching Campus Needs with Program Goals
• Developing a Concrete Plan for Program Implementation