Brief Intervention is a short-term counseling intervention that consists of two-four sessions aimed at adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. This training is appropriate for school counselors and staff working in drug prevention, treatment, […]

Public policy and environmental conditions conducive to health and well-being are fundamental components of substance abuse prevention. Prevention Specialists should advocate for environmental strategies that empower individuals and systems to create conditions that promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. Public Policy and Environmental Change is one of the IC&RC Prevention Specialist domains and comprises approximately 12% […]

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

Overview Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This two part training series will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local […]

Are you thinking about integrating environmental approaches into your prevention efforts? Environmental prevention involves promoting health and safety by changing the policies, settings, and community conditions that contribute to high-risk, unhealthy behaviors. This training focuses on the distinctions between environmental and individual-based prevention, and the theoretical foundation for using environmental strategies. Presenter Shari Egeland, will […]

Overview Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This two part training series will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local […]

Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This training will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local coalitions, and promote strategies […]

Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This training will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local coalitions, and promote strategies […]