Prevention Education

Prevention education is a type of education that is focused on preventing negative outcomes or behaviors. Prevention education programs are often designed to help individuals, particularly young people, develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to avoid risky behaviors or situations that could lead to negative consequences.

Prevention education programs may be focused on a wide range of issues, including substance abuse, violence, mental health, bullying, and other challenges. These programs may use a variety of approaches, including group discussions, role-playing, and other interactive activities, to engage participants and help them learn important skills and strategies.

Prevention education programs can be an important tool for promoting positive behaviors and outcomes, and they can be a valuable resource for individuals and communities. They can help individuals make healthy and informed decisions and can help prevent negative outcomes such as substance abuse, violence, and other problems.

 

 

Southern Grit continues advocating for human trafficking awareness
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Southern Grit continues advocating for human trafficking awareness

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Southern Grit Advocacy is continuing its efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking. The group did so through a prevention course on Monday. Watch video here. Those in attendance learned about the signs of sex trafficking, and heard about cases that have happened right here in Texoma, while also sharing…

Iowa Trafficking Legislative Update – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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Iowa Trafficking Legislative Update – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

Iowa Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Update The NAHT Legislative Advocacy Committee lead by Maggie Tinsman and facilitated by Advocacy Strategies has been working hard to get the 2023 legislature to address priority anti-trafficking legislation. Click here to see the 2023 legislative priorities. Before the first funnel there were eight trafficking bills introduced by various legislators. In…

Southern Grit Advocacy works to prevent human trafficking – News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
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Southern Grit Advocacy works to prevent human trafficking – News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Tuesday Mar. 28, Southern Grit Advocacy’s True North Anti-Trafficking Coalition held its inaugural meeting today. They joined Tarrant county’s Stone Five task force via Zoom to see what an established anti trafficking coalition is all about. The coalition plans to meet once a month to strategize ways to prevent human…

Educator talks danger that follows drugs; human trafficking in rural areas – The Corry Journal
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Educator talks danger that follows drugs; human trafficking in rural areas – The Corry Journal

With a number of drug arrests in the past few weeks, the Corry community may have to keep its eyes peeled for another issue — human trafficking. Although not something that necessarily happens often, Amy Blackman, director of prevention education and co-assistant director of the Crime Victim Center of Erie County, said it is something…

Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Uses Lessons From Frank Reich – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Uses Lessons From Frank Reich – NBC10 Philadelphia

Nick Sirianni often credits Frank Reich for his development as a head coach. The mentor also learned from the student. Before leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl in just his second season as a head coach, Sirianni spent three years as the offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts under Reich from 2018-20. They…

Human trafficking talk: ‘Tonight was a great experience’
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Human trafficking talk: ‘Tonight was a great experience’

Olivia Allen More Quad-Citians are learning about human trafficking, courtesy of those tracking it. Chase Mason, a sophomore accounting major, said he attended this week’s trafficking presentation at St. Ambrose University in Davenport to educate himself. “The opportunity to learn and develop some experience and knowledge in this area (human trafficking) is important,” he said….

Former human trafficking victim issues chilling warning: 'All kids are vulnerable' | Fox News
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Former human trafficking victim issues chilling warning: 'All kids are vulnerable' | Fox News

A former human trafficking victim issued a chilling warning about organized sex crime, cautioning every child is “vulnerable” to becoming a victim of the heinous offense. The SOAP Project founder Theresa Flores was trafficked for two years as a young girl, while she was living with her parents in a middle class Detroit suburb. She…

Madison County Safe Harbour program continues to combat trafficking – Oneida Dispatch
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Madison County Safe Harbour program continues to combat trafficking – Oneida Dispatch

WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. —  Although Human Trafficking Awareness Month ended in January, Madison County officials continue to combat the national problem of human trafficking on a local level through its Safe Harbour program. Despite its smaller population, the county has seen its share of trafficking incidents. In 2021,10,359 situations of human trafficking were reported to the…

10 Domestic Abuse resources in Southeastern Wisconsin | Racine County Eye
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10 Domestic Abuse resources in Southeastern Wisconsin | Racine County Eye

Are you or someone you know experiencing domestic abuse? Navigating the route to receive help can be a daunting task. Perhaps you’d like the information to local resources to be able to further assist someone in need. In Southeastern Wisconsin, community agencies, nonprofits, and programs are available to assist you or your loved one’s path…

Unbound Now BCS, BCSO launch new human trafficking task force | kagstv.com
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Unbound Now BCS, BCSO launch new human trafficking task force | kagstv.com

Nine counties will be covered by the new task force in effort to stop human trafficking in the Brazos Valley. BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — This past October, the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office and Unbound Now BCS received a $1.5 million grant to create a regional human trafficking taskforce, and now they are getting ready to…