Prevention professionals, including educators, often work within different frameworks—Risk and Protective Factors, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Youth Development, and the 40 Developmental Assets. While the language and models may vary, the goal remains the same: reduce risk, strengthen protective factors, and improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
This session connects these commonly used frameworks, highlighting the shared principles that drive effective prevention. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these approaches complement one another, why they are not competing models, and how they collectively inform evidence-based prevention strategies. By viewing prevention through an integrated lens, attendees will be better equipped to align programs, messaging, and community efforts.
Designed for coalitions, educators, law enforcement, prevention practitioners, and community partners, this session emphasizes practical application—moving beyond terminology to focus on actionable strategies that build protection, reduce risk, and support long-term community health.
Sessions
Building Protection and Reducing Risk
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