Six National Networks: Reaching Priority Communities and Supporting Policies

Audience: Individuals at all levels of tobacco control experience could participate in this facilitated discussion and network with each other. Key Points: The National Tobacco Prevention Networks consist of six national networks; have cooperative agreements with CDC to work around the country and the territories in order to reach racial/ethnic groups, low SES and LGBT populations. Each network director will describe their activities and services at the state and local levels and the modes of communications in reaching these populations. • Present concrete examples on how states, tribes and territories can benefit from partnering with the National Networks • Provide examples of their accomplishments and provide copies of fact sheets, materials, promising practices and video materials. • Take questions from the audience in order to establish a dialogue about how to reach minority and priority populations more effectively • Discuss how these networks use their experience in tobacco control to work on other issues such as healthy eating and active living. Educational Experience: Audience will learn the key points with facilitated discussions, examples of activities conducted by the following organizations: National Latino Tobacco Control Network (NLTCN); Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL); National African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NAATPN); The Network for LGBT Health Equity; Break Free Alliance Ending the cycle of tobacco and poverty; and National Native Commercial Tobacco Abuse Prevention Network (NNCTAPN). Benefits: Audience will learn about building, sustaining national movements and supporting tobacco control policies for minority, low SES and LGBT populations.