This Prevention Tactic describes the impact of trauma on individuals and communities; defines the key components of a trauma-informed approach, and how they differ from current prevention efforts; and provides examples from cities that are using a trauma-informed approach to > read more
Digital after school programs can provide positive outlets for youth who face higher risks of delinquency and substance abuse. Participation in such programs generally increases youth safety, promotes development of interest and skills, reduces drop out rates, improves academic performance, > read more
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is prioritizing integration and coordination of prevention services in public health, mental health, > read more
This Prevention Tactic discusses how this decline in the CHKS participation stymies prevention efforts throughout California. It also provides strategies that stakeholders can pursue to ensure that they have the fiscal, administrative, and community support needed to continue the administration > read more
This publication in the Power of Prevention Series takes a closer look at Community Prevention and how substance abuse prevention, which has a long history of working closely with the community, can use these relationships and experiences to further their > read more
In an effort to illuminate the research-to-practice application, this Power of Prevention document focuses on how substance abuse prevention efforts can more strongly align with the institutions and organizations that concern themselves with mental health.m
There is significant cross-over with the school climate model and current efforts to prevent, reduce and mitigate harm related to substance use during adolescence. Programs and interventions that address drug and alcohol use approach the issue in ways that promote > read more
Federal health reform, with its emphasis on disease prevention and wellness, offers new opportunities to prioritize substance abuse prevention efforts within clinical practices. More importantly, health reform stands to expand substance abuse prevention’s influence and knowledge into the broader dialogue > read more
Spending increases and new programs become established across the nation, the future of after-school programs looks bright. The key to program success will depend on the cultivation of effective service efforts that incorporate the components of quality programming while addressing > read more