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2025 EBP/CDEP - Call for Presentations

California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions presents

11th Evidence-Based Practices & Community-Defined Evidence Practices Conference

Advancing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and
Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEPs)
Across Systems to Foster Equitable Community Change

September 25-26, 2025
Los Angeles Marriott Airport Hotel, Burbank, California

Call for Presentations
Submission Deadline Extended: April 18, 2025, 11:59PM PT

1. Please select Submission Type *This question is required.

2. Presenter A - Name and Contact Information *This question is required.

	First Name
	Last Name
	Degree/Discipline (i.e.: Ph.D.; MSW)
	Official Title (to be used in the EBP program)
	Agency/Organization Affiliation
	Address
	Email Address
	Work Phone Number
	Cell Phone Number
	ADA/Special/Dietary Needs

3. Presenter B - Name and Contact Information

Leave blank if not applicable.

	First Name
	Last Name
	Degree/Discipline (i.e.: Ph.D.; MSW)
	Official Title (to be used in the EBP program)
	Agency/Organization Affiliation
	Address
	Email Address
	Work Phone Number
	Cell Phone Number
	ADA/Special/Dietary Needs

4. Presenter C - Name and Contact Information

Leave blank if not applicable.

	First Name
	Last Name
	Degree/Discipline (i.e.: Ph.D.; MSW)
	Official Title (to be used in the EBP program)
	Agency/Organization Affiliation
	Address
	Email Address
	Work Phone Number
	Cell Phone Number
	ADA/Special/Dietary Needs

5. Presenter D - Name and Contact Information

Leave blank if not applicable.

	First Name
	Last Name
	Degree/Discipline (i.e.: Ph.D.; MSW)
	Official Title (to be used in the EBP program)
	Agency/Organization Affiliation
	Address
	Email Address
	Work Phone Number
	Cell Phone Number
	ADA/Special/Dietary Needs

6. Title of Your Presentation (maximum 15 words)

Use mixed-case letters (upper-case for the first letter of all words with 4 or more letters and lower-case letters for the remainder of the words) and appropriate punctuation.
*This question is required.

7. Abstract (maximum 50 words)

Enter a brief description of your professional presentation or panel discussion. This description will appear in the conference program. *This question is required.

8. Agenda

Submit an agenda for your session, detailing the times and topics for the duration of your presentation. *This question is required.

9. Presentation Summary

Please provide a detailed summary of your presentation. We recommend a 750-word summary; please use as many words desired for your presentation summary. Acceptable programs must adhere to the definition of continuing education in that they improve service to the public and enhance contributions to the profession. Each summary must demonstrate their relevance to the professional education of the intended audience, their advanced level of training and their contribution to consumer care. In your summary, please be sure to include these elements where appropriate and supported by the learning objectives. Listing the topics that are planned to be covered and how you plan to deliver them is not enough. For RN licensees’ approval your session must contain curriculum that includes the understanding of implicit bias. *This question is required.

10. Presentation Tags

We are seeking proposals that draw attention to a continuum of EBPs and CDEPs. In addition, we are interested in submissions that focus on technical assistance, such as presentations that serve as “how-to” guides for implementing EBPs and CDEPs. We encourage submissions from professions in across systems (e.g., Criminal Justice, Health Care, Education, Law, Public Health, Social Services, Affordable/Supportive Housing, Etc.) with whom we collaborate and whose work informs the behavioral health delivery system. The tags are a way to describe panels and presentations in the conference agenda so that attendees will be able to quickly identify if a session will discuss specific communities, EBPs, CDEPs, organization types, social drivers of health, statewide initiatives, and behavioral health provider types. Please select all the applicable tags related to your submission.
*This question is required.

11.

Conference Tracks

The Conference Planning Committee has developed Conference Tracks to make it easier for attendees to find the sessions that are most relevant to them. If applicable, please select the relevant track to your submission.

To meet Conference Track eligibility, CIBHS is seeking to have representation of EBPs in children and youth, family therapies, treatments addressing substance use, and peer run programs. Presenters are encouraged to showcase how adaptations can enhance effectiveness while also improving accessibility and cultural relevance.

Considerations for each Evidence-Based Practice (EBP):

Cultural Adaptations

Target Populations: Tailoring adaptations for specific groups such as child welfare, juvenile justice, and the unhoused.

Implications for Practice and Policy

Outcome Measurement and Client Engagement

Challenges and Solutions: Common barriers to implementation and sustainability and strategies to overcome these challenges

Presentations showcasing the following EBPs are strongly encouraged:

1. Children & Youth-Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Presentations on (TF-CBT) may include:

Overview of TF-CBT: Core components and recent developments.

Adapting TF-CBT for varied populations: Implementing TF-CBT in child welfare, school environments, and family contexts that involve diverse caregiver dynamics (such as grandparents and incarcerated parents).

Culturally responsive practices: Adjustments for specific racial, ethnic, and indigenous communities.

Incorporating Technology in TF-CBT: Utilizing digital tools and apps, as well as telehealth options, to enhance accessibility.

2. Family Therapy-Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Presentations on FFT may include:

The structure, core interventions, and outcomes of FFT

Implementation across various settings, including juvenile justice, child welfare, and community mental health programs

Cultural adaptations: Tailoring FFT for different racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic groups, and family dynamics

Expanding access: Scaling FFT through telehealth and community-based or residential programs

3. Substance Abuse Treatments - Evidence-Based Practices for Adults

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment): Intensive, team-oriented interventions for individuals with severe co-occurring disorders

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Modifications for substance use treatment, such as "dialectical abstinence" and distress tolerance techniques

MI (Motivational Interviewing): Its application in substance use treatment to boost engagement and readiness for change

Cultural considerations: Adapting these treatments for diverse populations and communities, including street medicine for unhoused clients

Data utilization: Strategies to enhance engagement through data-driven approaches

4. Youth-Led Program Design such as Allcove

Consider assembling a panel of experts for programs designed by youth for youth. Presentations can explore:

Success stories

Key elements in designing youth-centric programs

Youth-specific data collection for monitoring success

Client engagement strategies

Tailored adaptations Technology utilization

Please select all the applicable themes related to your submission.
*This question is required.

12. Educational Objectives

Enter 3 educational objectives.
Enter at least 3 educational objectives. Every program offered for CE credit must have predetermined learning objectives. Rather than a description of topics to be covered, learning objectives should clearly define what the participant will know or be able to do as a result of having attended the program, and these objectives must be stated in measurable terms. Your educational objectives must clearly describe a) what participants are expected to learn; and b) how participants can apply this knowledge in practice or other professional contexts.

Refer to Pages 7-9 in the Call for Presentations [link] as a guide to helping you choose the correct verbs for your learning objectives. All objectives must start with “After attending this session, participants will be able to … ” then utilize at least one of the approved verbs.

Here are examples of learning objectives:

Practice example:
Participants will be able to apply three or more principles of trauma-informed care to improve the therapeutic milieu of STRTPs and promote positive outcomes among youth placed in congregate care.

Quality Improvement example:
Participants will be able to construct three metrics for monitoring access and timeliness of care to improve quality of service delivery in the public behavioral health system. *This question is required.

	Objective 1
	Objective 2
	Objective 3

13. Subject Matter References

Enter at least three references for each submission.

Enter at least three references for each submission. References must be provided to demonstrate the knowledge base(s) being utilized as the foundation of the training. Include at least three (3) current (within the past 10 years), relevant (aligned with learning objectives and content), supporting (e.g., peer reviewed journal articles for criteria 1.1 and 1.3), and complete references (in APA format) as evidence that the program content has met the requirements of a specific criterion.

Here is are examples of the format we are looking for:

Online reference:
Exercising while Learning Boost Test Scores, study finds, http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-andbehavior/ articles/2011/05/02/exercising-while-learning-boosts-testscores-study-finds. Established Research.

Published text reference:
Gendreau, P., Goggin, C., and Smith, P. (2000). The forgotten issue in effective correctional treatment: Program implementation. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 43, 180-187. Peer Reviewed. *This question is required.

	Reference 1
	Reference 2
	Reference 3

14. Presenter A - Biography

Please submit a brief professional biography of up to 50 words. This biography will be incorporated into a list of Presenter Bios and used to introduce you before your presentation.

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15. Presenter A - Resume or CV File Upload

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17. Presenter B - Biography

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20. Presenter C - Biography

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23. Will you be showing a video during your presentation or using polling/surveys? Please list any additional AV needs:

24. Taping and Publications

If you are selected, will you grant permission for taping (audio or video) of your session? *This question is required.

25. Special Accommodations

If you need accommodations such as a sign-language interpreter or other services, please let us know so that we can better respond to your needs. Please select one: *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Please read and review your responses before clicking "Submit".

Deadline for submitting proposals: April 11, 2025