Why Prevention Should Be Our First Line of Defense

We often focus on addressing problems after they’ve occurred in the nonprofit and social sector, but what if we could intervene earlier?After 30 years of research in prevention science, the evidence is clear: many behavioral health issues and related challenges can be prevented.I’m joined by Mitchell Moore, an advanced certified prevention specialist, to discuss the power of early intervention in preventing behavioral health problems—specifically in the context of youth and families.(01:02) Why Mitchell believes funding should shift from reactive solutions like treatment and incarceration to proactive prevention.Skip Ahead:(04:44)  The role of data in helping Prevention Training Services reach out and train so many people.(07:57) What a 9-month community assessment revealed and how it shifted their prevention strategy.(16:45) How media literacy, a key aspect of prevention work, has made him hyper-aware of product placement in movies and commercials.Connect with Mitchell Moore and learn more about Prevention Training Services.Read the full show notes HERE.