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Building a System of Prevention

The Prevention System in Brief  (pdf)
What is the Prevention System?
Key Principles of our System of Prevention
Why Prevention? (pdf)

Countywide Prevention System Goals

  • Children are physically fit with good nutritional habits
  • Children enter kindergarten fully ready to succeed
  • Children and youth are safe from violence and bullying
  • Children are born healthy – there are no disparities
  • Families have skills and supports needed to raise healthy and thriving children
  • All youth are succeeding academically – there are no disparities
  • Families are connected to their communities and schools
  • Children and youth are free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
  • Children and youth are mentally well

Partners in Prevention Presentations

Substance Abuse Awareness Week - Sustaining a Strong and Healthy Community
WeCan! Fairfax Training
WeCan! Montgomery County Experience
(All presentation links are in PDF format)