Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals
What to look for in your teen's bedroom
and what to say once you have found it.
Hidden in Plain Sight is a presentation for adults and parents to raise awareness of signs that may point to risky adolescent behaviors. Open to adults only, this program recreates a mock teenagers bedroom (or backpack) that parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers and other adults can explore to identify hidden drug paraphernalia, and warning signs associated with drug or alcohol abuse by a teen. As part of the program, Prevention Specialists guide attendees, explain various substance use trends, and identify signs and symptoms to watch for. Prevention Specialists provide guidance for initiating conversations with teens about substance abuse, and local resource information.
Choose the presentation that fits your needs!
Now Offering In- Person and Virtual Presentations!
In Person Presentations will follow CDC and State of CT COVID-19 guidelines
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: An online version of our Mock Bedroom with Powerpoint Presentation described below - completely online using Zoom Video Conferencing! Participants view the Mock Bedroom virtually, followed by a detailed demonstration and explanation of the hidden items, and a Q&A session. The informative powerpoint presentation guides and encourages parents to have important discussions with their kids about drugs and alcohol.
Cost: $600 (CAPP member price: $500)
Length: ~60-75 minutes
IN PERSON Mock Bedroom
Bedroom with Powerpoint Presentation:
This presentation begins with a 30 minute "explore" session during which participants are invited to browse the room. It is followed by a 60 minute presentation on the products, warning signs, and initiating conversations on these important issues and concerns with youth. The program includes a question and answer session. This presentation requires access to wifi, projector, screen, and speakers.
Cost: $800 (CAPP Member price: $700)
Length: ~90 minutes - 2 hours
Bedroom Walkthrough :
Our mock teen bedroom can be set up at your community event, school open house, parent night, etc. Adults explore the bedroom as a walkthrough. The presenter is available to guide the exploration, answer questions, and provide additional information for community resources.
Cost: $800 (CAPP Member price: $700)
Length: ~2 hours
Backpack
Our backpack presentation is adaptable to meet the needs of your group and event. Excellent for school faculty, coaches, youth program directors and other adults who interact with youth outside of the home. Backpack items can be explored as a walk-through with presenter guidance, or as a program with a presentation including a Q&A session.
Backpack Program presentations:
*Prices vary based on time
45 minutes - includes a 30 min. presentation of the backpack with a 15 min. Q&A session
75 minutes - 60 min. presentation including a 10 min. discussion on reaching parents, 15 min. Q&A
90 minutes -70 min. presentation with a powerpoint, 20 min. discussion/ Q&A -