Primary Prevention of SUD of Youth in Care

This training focuses on community-based strategies to prevent substance use disorders (SUD) among at-risk youth. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based, multi-disciplinary approaches like the "Communities That Care" model, which uses local data to identify risk and protective factors and implement targeted interventions. It critiques outdated and ineffective prevention methods—such as scare tactics, mock car crashes, and moralistic appeals—and instead promotes holistic, inclusive, and trauma-informed practices. Through interactive scenarios and community mapping activities, the training encourages participants to engage in collaborative, data-driven prevention efforts.