Vaping Diversion Program for Students (VIEWS) Facilitator Training

Purpose of the Training

This interactive workshop prepares school professionals to effectively facilitate a vaping diversion curriculum that emphasizes education, reflection, and behavior change over punishment. 

Participants will explore the latest trends in youth vaping, understand the principles behind diversion programs, and gain practical tools to engage students in meaningful conversations about substance use. Through guided discussion and hands-on practice, attendees will leave with increased confidence to implement a structured, supportive approach that helps students take responsibility, build skills, and make positive decisions. Whether you’re new to diversion programming or looking to strengthen your school’s response to vaping, this session offers practical strategies to promote change and foster student well-being.

Objectives for the Training

  • Identify current vaping trends and describe the impact these products have on a developing adolescent brain.

  • Demonstrate group facilitation strategies including motivational interviewing that promote engagement and elicit positive behavior change among youth.

  • Explain the key components and goals of a vaping diversion program, best practices in facilitation and differentiate it from traditional disciplinary approaches.

  • Locate and utilize credible resources or community supports to enhance the effectiveness of school-based vaping diversion efforts.

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