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White Supremacy Culture Website
This website offers a revised and updated take on the original article outlining White Supremacy characteristics, written in 1999 when the author was working in collaboration with his late colleague and mentor Kenneth Jones.
Author: Tema Okun Publisher: Tema Okun
Who’s Who in Early Childhood—and How They Can Support Your Prevention Efforts
This resource is designed to help you understand the various early childhood players present in your community: what they do and how they can support your prevention efforts—particularly those activities related to assessment and capacity-building. Not all communities will have all these sectors represented, but most will have several of them.
Author: The Center for Strategic Prevention Support and the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Publisher: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
Why Health Equity Matters in Prevention
Health equity matters in prevention and has always mattered. It is and should always be at the core of everything we do. This means understanding the role of structural and institutional inequality in creating disparities. With health equity in the front of mind we can ensure that we are providing the best prevention interventions possible to meet community needs. Take this course to uncover why health equity matters and how we can prioritize equity in action.
Author: HealtheKnowdledge Publisher: HealtheKnowdledge
Workforce Development Racial Equity Readiness Assessment
The Workforce Development Racial Equity Readiness Assessment is designed as a guide for workforce development organizations and practitioners to evaluate their programs, operations, and culture in order to identify strength areas and growth opportunities. Practitioners can use this toolkit to familiarize themselves with various practices and policies that support institutional racial equity, evaluate their current efforts, and plan action steps.
Author: Race Forward Publisher: Race Forward
Working with People Who are Justice-Involved
For those working in the addictions field, it is important to understand the justice system. For those who are working within the justice system, it is important to understand the impact of substance use and addictions on individuals and families, as well as the continuum of care.
Working with Pregnant and Parenting Women
Overview
This page provides resources for those working with pregnant and parenting women addressing substance use and addictions.
Working with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)
People who work with Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF) to prevent, treat and support recovery from addictions find that understanding the particular cultural context of military service increases their ability to engage and establish rapport.
Working with Youth and Young Adults
Writing A Solidarity Statement: Considerations and Process Questions
Often during movement moments or societal crises, organizations may contemplate drafting and releasing Solidarity Statements to convey their support of the demands and perspectives of partner groups and affected community members.
This resource called Writing A Solidarity Statement: Considerations and Process Questions provides find questions to reflect on before, during, and after drafting a solidarity statement. You’ll also find examples of important moments that could catalyze a Solidarity Statement and examples of inspiring statements from different groups and networks.
Author: Building Movement Project Publisher: Building Movement Project
Youth.gov
The youth.gov Program Directory features evidence-based programs whose purpose is to prevent and/or reduce delinquency or other problem behaviors in young people.
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Publisher: Youth.gov