{"id":2827,"date":"2023-02-06T12:04:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T17:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/?page_id=2827"},"modified":"2024-04-10T16:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T20:14:21","slug":"cpes-about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-about\/","title":{"rendered":"CPES &#8211; About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"in-page-list\"><ul id=\"menu-cpes\" class=\"menu nav nav-list nav-pills nav-stacked\"><li id=\"menu-item-2887\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-about\/\">About<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2886\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-meet-the-team\/\">Meet the Team<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2885\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-the-seow\/\">The SEOW<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2884\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-data-resources-partners\/\">Data Resources and Partners<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2883\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-partnerships\/\">Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2882\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-products\/\">Products<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2881\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-news-and-events\/\">News and Events<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2880\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"pl-2827\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2827-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2827-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2827-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">The DMHAS Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">(CPES) at UConn Health<\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">, directed by\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXP102255700 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/faculty-and-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@0000FF,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">Megan O\u2019Grady, PhD<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">,\u00a0Principal<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">Investigator, and coordinated by Jennifer Sussman, MFA, was<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">established to support the Prevention and Health Promotion (PHP) Unit<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">of the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">(DMHAS) in its efforts through the identification, collection, analysis,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">interpretation and dissemination of data pertaining to substance abuse<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">prevention, mental health, and health disparities. CPES convenes,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">supports and chairs the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXP102255700 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-the-seow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@0000FF,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW)<span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\"><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">, which also acts as CPES Advisory Board. CPES also developed<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">and manages the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXP102255700 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/preventionportal.ctdata.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@0000FF,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">SEOW Prevention Data Portal<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-scheme-color=\"@333333,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">an interactive<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP102255700 BCX0\">repository for behavioral health and related data and products.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXP102255700 BCX0\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2827-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2827-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2827-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">CPES is also tasked with:<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">identification, access and assessment of indicator data;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">provision of research and statistical expertise and support;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">training and technical assistance on evaluation and data use (with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Prevention Training and Technical Assistance Service Center, or\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">TTASC);<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">tracking of behavioral health indicators;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">development and maintenance of the interactive SEOW Data Portal,\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">in partnership with the Connecticut Data Collaborative; and<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">dissemination of findings via technical reports, epidemiological\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">profiles, presentations, and consultation.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2827-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2827-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2827-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/232\/2023\/02\/CPES-logic-model.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2828  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"CPES Logic Model\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/232\/2023\/02\/CPES-logic-model.jpg 947w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/232\/2023\/02\/CPES-logic-model-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/232\/2023\/02\/CPES-logic-model-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2827-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2827-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2827-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3 data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@8FAADC,4,18:60000,19:40000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">THE CPES TEAM<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span>\u200b<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics (CPES) team is staffed\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">by a diverse group of individuals. CPES is led by the principal investigator\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Megan O'Grady and Jennifer Sussman, coordinator. Dr. Shayna\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Cunningham and Dr. Maria Restrepo-Ruiz serve as affiliated faculty. Janice\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Vendetti<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0serves as the data analyst. CPES employs two research assistants,\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Alversia Wade and Alison Wiser, and three graduate assistants,\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Steffany<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Gomes, Yang Liu, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Adekemi<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Suleiman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/public-health-sciences\/cpes-meet-the-team\/\" rel=\"\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP26922128\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP26922128\">Click here to meet our team!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@8FAADC,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">THE SEOW PREVENTION DATA PORTAL<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preventionportal.ctdata.org\/\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">SEOW Prevention Data Portal<\/span><\/a><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">, developed with support from the\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Department of\u00a0Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">collaborative effort of\u00a0the DMHAS Center for Prevention Evaluation and\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Statistics (CPES) at UConn Health,\u00a0the State Epidemiological Outcomes\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Workgroup (SEOW) and the\u00a0Connecticut Data Collaborative. The SEOW Data\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Portal is an interactive\u00a0repository for behavioral health and related data. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">goal of the SEOW\u00a0Data Portal is to increase accessibility and utility of\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Connecticut\u2019s\u00a0epidemiological data in support of a comprehensive public\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">health approach\u00a0to substance abuse prevention and health promotion.<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b CPES\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">in coordination with the Connecticut Data Collaborative is tasked with\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">updating content on the portal.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@8FAADC,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">THE LOCAL EVALUATOR WORKGROUP<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u200b<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Connecticut\u2019s Local Evaluator Workgroup (LEW) is comprised of local\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">evaluators representing Connecticut\u2019s key substance abuse\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">prevention\u00a0initiatives, including but not limited to DMHAS Prevention in CT\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Communities (PCC) and SAMHSA Drug-free\u00a0Communities (DFC). The concept\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">of the LEW emerged from CPES\u2019\u00a0comprehensive needs assessment process,\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">which assessed prevention data\u00a0and evaluation capacity and needs at the\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">state and local levels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The LEW was formed to respond to needs in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">evaluation workforce for peer\u00a0mentoring, collegial support and resource\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">sharing, as well as\u00a0recognition\u00a0and standardization of prevention evaluation\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">practices across\u00a0prevention and health promotion initiatives. The LEW is also\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">positioned to both inform and respond to the work of DMHAS\u2019 Evidence Based\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Workgroup, staffed by TTASC, as some local evaluators participate in both\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The Local Evaluator Workgroup will support local evaluation\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">across\u00a0prevention\u00a0initiatives by:<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Increasing the capacity of local evaluators;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Developing and identifying best practices and standards\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">for\u00a0local\u00a0evaluation;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Troubleshooting issues relevant to process\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">evaluation,\u00a0outcome\u00a0evaluation, and work with community\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">coalitions;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Sharing resources within the group;<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Developing products; and<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Bolstering evaluation workforce development in Connecticut; and<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-font=\"Arial,Sans-Serif\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-margin=\"1170\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Informing and supporting CPES\u2019 prioritization of evaluation\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">services,\u00a0such\u00a0as data provision, training, and technical assistance.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The LEW meets quarterly, with the potential for smaller workgroups to\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">convene based on the needs and activities of the funded initiatives, CPES,\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">and projects prioritized by the LEW.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span>\u200b<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on the Local Evaluator Workgroup, or to join the\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">group, please contact:<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Jennifer Sussman, CPES\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000000,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Coordinator<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sussman@uchc.edu\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@053C7F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">sussman@uchc.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-scheme-color=\"@000E2F,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DMHAS Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics\u00a0(CPES) at UConn Health, directed by\u00a0Megan O\u2019Grady, PhD,\u00a0Principal\u00a0Investigator, and coordinated by Jennifer Sussman, MFA, was\u00a0established to support the Prevention and Health Promotion (PHP) Unit\u00a0of the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services\u00a0(DMHAS) in its efforts through the identification, collection, analysis,\u00a0interpretation and dissemination of data pertaining to substance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":406,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-21 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