Dr. Dickson-Gomez and Ms. Quinn will discuss the factors that contribute to adolescents' decisions to join gangs, use substances, and engage in risky sexual behaviors.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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physicians, psychologists, allied health care professionals and researchers interested in HIV treatment
- To discuss factors that contribute to adolescents' decisions to join gangs.
- To demonstrate how the context and environment of the gang contribute to high risk behaviors such as substance use and risky sexual behavior.
- To explore gang members' future aspirations and intervention suggestions for potential risk reduction intervention strategies.
Speaker: Julia Dickson-Gomez, PhD
Professor, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Speaker: Katherine A. Quinn, MA
Doctoral Candidate, PhD Program in Public and Community Health
Medical College of Wisconsin
Activity Director: Carol L. Galletly, JD, PhD
Associate Professor, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Planning Committee Members:
Jeffrey A. Kelly, PhD
Professor and Director, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kevin D. Brown, MA
Program Manager II/Developmental Core Coordinator, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.50 APAAPA credit.
- 1.50 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.