BT Preparedness: Planning for Diverse Public Health Communities
Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to: • Identify methods used to ensure effective management during a crisis situation • Describe techniques used for effective risk communication with the public • Recognize essential components of addressing diverse populations in a crisis situation

Peers Influence Peers XI: A Perfect Senior Year
This broadcast will include discussions about how youth speak to each their peers about drug and alcohol use; what youth have to say to their peers about drug and alcohol use and its effects on users; how their actions impact on their friends and family; and what the alternatives are to continued abuse. 

Rebroadcast:
Tues., May 10th, 5:00-6:00pm
Sat., May 28th, 12:30-1:30pm

Living with Grief: Coping with Public Tragedy
We frequently face both public and private tragedies that can become public events.  In this condensed version of a previous Hospice Foundation of America broadcast, we explore through the use of actual incidents, the issues, events and processes for coping with these tragedies.

Across Cultures: Uniting the Community to Fight Drugs
This broadcast discusses problems that different cultures commonly face such as immigration status, acculturation pressures, lack of access to services, marginalization and political powerlessness, isolation, and a lack of resources impact their well-being.  In order to best reduce drug use among different populations, a local leader must understand the data, recognize certain risk and protective factors, develop new community-wide strategies, and learn new communication skills.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., May 7th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Tues., May 31st, 5:00-6:00pm

Weapons of Mass Destruction Standardized Awareness Course

Module 5 - Explosive Devices:
The fifth module provides awareness-level knowledge needed to recognize potential hazards and explosive devices (to include basic device type and design); device construction methods; and, the components of improvised explosive devices. Additionally, the effects of explosive devices and when to initiate evacuation are discussed. The module examines safety warnings and procedures during explosive incidents and demonstrates how one might become a target for a terrorist's secondary device.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., May 14th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Tues., May 17th, 5:00-6:00pm

Prescription Drug Abuse: Killing More Than Pain
From the streets of the cities to the secluded family homes in the suburbs, prescription drug abuse is a problem that’s spilling out of pill bottles and into the lives of millions all across our country.  During this broadcast, learn how abusers are getting their drugs and how law enforcement, doctors, and pharmacists are fighting the problem.  Hear from recovering addicts, treatment providers, doctors, robbery victims and more.   

Rebroadcast:
Sat., May 21st, 12:00-1:00pm

What's a Parent to Do? Helping Families Deal with Bullying and with Kids who are out of Control
If you are a professional or volunteer who works with families, or a caregiver of a child who has behavior problems or has experienced bullying, this may be the most important event you attend this year. This program will increase your understanding of the development of social and emotional strengths in children and youth. It will give you practical ideas to reframe how you work with children and families.

Reading Between the Lines: Interview, Interrogation, & Body Language
That old saying: “actions speak louder than words” speaks volumes about what this one-hour training telecast has to offer about detecting deception.  By learning how to read a person’s body language and facial expressions, you will gain new insight about what a person is actually saying and most importantly, what he or she is NOT saying.  This telecast will address: How body language gives us away; what causes body language and other responses; how to listen; what questions to ask; and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Redefining Readiness: Terrorism Planning Through the Eyes of the Public
Topics of discussion for this broadcast include methods used for collecting information from the public about terrorism planning, understanding the reasons for likely non-compliance of population segments with “top-down” preparedness planning, and how to support the local processes by more accurately reflecting concerns and limitations of the affected public.

Communications, News Equipment and Training (ComNET)
ComNET is a recurring broadcast offering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related awareness information to the entire response community.

Rebroadcast:
Thurs., May 26th, 3:00-4:00pm

Historical Roots of Bioterrorism and Implications for the Future
Program objectives: Become familiar with the historical context of bioterorism. Learn the basic classification and organization of bioterrorism organisms by class. Become familiar with emerging diseases which are potential bioterrorism threats.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., May 28th, 11:00am-12:30pm

Wildland Urban Interface Fires - "An Overview for Homeowners"
The first program in this two-part series will contain information on what these fires have done, what you can do to prevent them and what to do when prevention fails. We will discuss the mistakes that homeowners commonly make, and how not to overestimate your capabilities.

Early Childhood Development: What Parents Need to Know
With the “Early Reading First” and “Reading First” initiatives, the U.S. Department of Education is working to provide all children with an equal chance for academic success. This program will explore questions such as: What does the medical community tell us about the latest research on brain development and its ties to early learning? What do effective preschool and early literacy programs look like? How can early childhood programs meet the needs of all students despite drastic preparation levels? In what ways does poverty affect a child’s acquisition of prereading skills? And what types of professional development should early childhood professionals employ to ensure students are prepared for elementary school?

Psychological Aspects of Bioterrorism
This broadcast discusses the identification of the three primary agencies/systems involved in protecting the public's health before, during and after a terrorist event, examples of trauma-related disorders, and ways in which public health professionals can assist in interventions following disasters.

Finding a Mighty Heart: Acquiring the Courage to Stand Up for Oneself and Others
This program addresses the development of social and emotional strengths in children and youths and provides resources and practical ideas to reframe how you work with children and families.