In Episode 85, Ben chats with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya about her work in prevention science using the ProSocial and ACT-Matrix. They dive deep into the origins of prevention science and ProSocial and visit her own community to discuss culturally responsive work with Japanese families.  
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of suicide and school shootings. Listener discretion is advised.
 
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Yukie's events at ABAI 2023
ABAI Annual Convention Events:
1. Business Meeting #120Evolution of Behavior Analysis: Update on EvoSci Special Interest Group (SIG) Establishment
Friday, May 26, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Convention Center Mile High Ballroom 3A
Chair: Yukie Kurumiya (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology)
Presenting Authors:
This is an open meeting for anyone interested in the advancement and evolution of behavior analysis through the lenses of evolutionary science and cultural selection. This meeting will serve to update EvoSci SIG supporting members on our progress in establishing the SIG. We invite interested behavior analysts across related disciplines to share their aspirations on the evolution of our field.

2. Symposium #129
Diversity submission From the Tyranny of the Few to Survival of All: Culturo-Behavior Science for All
Sunday, May 28, 2023
8:00 – 9:50 AM
Convention Center Mile High Ballroom 2B
Area: CSS/PCH; Domain: Translational
Chair: Nanni Presti (Kore University)
Discussant: Anthony Biglan (Oregon Research Institute)
CE Instructor: Anthony Biglan, Ph.D.
Abstract:
Periodically, social upheavals challenge well established cultural rules and practices. A sampling of current tensions includes what is observed between those who accept social stratification as inevitable and those who labor for social justice, between conservative, progressive, and libertarian agendas, between those who would grant remarkable power to businesses and those who would limit those powers in favor of public health and climate justice. Culturo-behavior scientists have advanced a number of strategies grounded in evolutionary, prevention, and behavior sciences, Skinner’s philosophy of science, and contemporary approaches to language and cognition. Advances in conceptual and empirical evidence for the planned use of interlocked behavior contingencies suggest that it is not too late to create a sustainable economy in which all humans matter, all voices are heard, and all can access basic goods and services. In this symposium, Giovambattista Presti, Francisco Perez, Thomas Szabo, Yukie Kurumiya, and Dennis Embry discuss these advances. At the end, Tony Biglan will provide commentary.
 
3. Panel #128
Diversity submission Global Perspectives on the Need for Behavior-Based Cultural Evolution - Working Together
Sunday, May 28, 2023
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Hyatt Regency, Mineral Hall D-G
Area: CSS/PCH; Domain: Translational
CE Instructor: Henry S. Pennypacker, Ph.D.
Chair: Francisco Ignacio Perez (University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston School of Public Health)
Henry Pennypacker (University of Florida)
Naoko Sugiyama (Seisa University)
Neil Timothy Martin (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
Abstract:
The panel discussion will encourage audience participation. Together, we will focus on how we can promote and cultivate prosocial behavior on a global scale as well as in our own communities. As John Lennon told us, “imagine all the people living life in peace.” Skinner (1973) educated us that the science of behavior plays a leading role in creating an environment where cultural evolutionary changes for the better can be selected. He urged us to act and apply our knowledge about human behavior to prevent a catastrophic future and secure a healthy wor