Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 2:15 pm ET /
8:00 am – 11:15 am PT
Format: Live interactive training offered via Zoom

Presented by: Jill Levenson, PhD, MSW, LCSW (See Bio), Kelly M. Socia, PhD (See Bio), and David Prescott, LICSW, ATSA-F (See Bio)  

To be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.

Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.

Online Training Description:

In the field of violence prevention, effective written communication is essential for driving meaningful change. Presenters David S. Prescott, LICSW, Kelly Socia, PhD, and Jill Levenson, PhD, LCSW, designed this training to provide professionals from diverse backgrounds with the skills necessary for communicating their ideas clearly and impactfully and the strategies necessary for publishing their work.

The workshop opens with an exploration of key rationales and strategies for successful writing and publishing, addressing fundamental questions such as:

• Why publish? Understanding the importance of sharing knowledge.
• What to publish? Identifying your valuable contributions to the field.
• How to publish? Developing effective writing techniques and submission strategies.
• Where to publish? Selecting appropriate outlets for your work.

The training offers an exploration of professional writing techniques, addressing key challenges faced by aspiring authors and content creators. Participants discover innovative techniques for integrating writing into their demanding schedules, along with practical methods for creating high quality written work and identifying potential collaborators who can enhance the work. The presenters help participants develop their expertise in niche areas and position themselves as authorities on specific topics.

Finally, the presenters highlight the value of different genres of scholarly products, encouraging participants to appreciate how various formats can serve distinct purposes. Additionally, participants are guided in identifying suitable submission outlets for their work, ensuring that their contributions reach the right audiences.

Lastly, participants engage in a discussion about the various types of scholarly publications along with an examination of the pros and cons associated with each type, such as:

• Handbooks: Comprehensive guides that provide detailed information on broad professional areas.
• Policy Briefs: Concise documents that summarize research findings and offer recommendations for policymakers.
• Research Notes and Articles: Shorter pieces that present preliminary findings or insights from ongoing research.
• Book Chapters: Explorations of specific subjects that are published within larger works, contributing to a broader narrative.
• Topical Books: Works that provide in-depth analyses of specific topics and related research findings and perspectives.

By equipping professionals with these essential tools, this training aims to enhance their ability to communicate effectively about violence prevention, fostering a greater impact on community safety and wellbeing.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Evaluate and select optimal outlets for their publications that align with their research and practice ideas.
2) Demonstrate proficiency in crafting clear, objective, and unbiased written content.
3) Explain effective strategies for collaborating with editors and publishers throughout the publication process.
4) Analyze audience needs and tailor submissions to maximize their relevance and impact.

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

To view all training details and review our list of frequently asked questions, please click here to visit the promotional page.