SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, June 2018 Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction, such as witnessing domestic violence or growing...
Resources
Planning and Implementing Policy, Enforcement, and Media Strategies: A User Guide
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, October 2020 This User Guide offers substance misuse prevention professionals working in agencies and coalitions a set of practical tools to support the implementation of three foundational environmental prevention...
Raising Children a Second Time Around – Grandfamily Support Group
Child and Family RI in collaboration with The Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 Child and Family RI in collaboration with The Newport County Prevention Coalition offers a support group for grandparents who are the primary caregivers to their grandchildren....
SAFE HOMES Campaign
Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 SAFE HOMES is a networking campaign that can provide support for parents and guardians in their efforts to have safe, healthy, drug-free homes and communities. Starting early is what makes prevention efforts work. The SAFE...
A Parent’s Guide: Drug Slang
BHDDH, July 2021 It is important for prevention providers, caregivers and educators to be informed about the different slang words used in reference to specific drugs and drug use. Often, creative names and abbreviations are used to disguise conversations and to not...
Suicide Resources at health.ri.gov
Rhode Island Department of Health Various suicide prevention resources can be found at https://health.ri.gov/violence/about/suicide/ and https://health.ri.gov/publications/bytopic.php?parm=Violence, including the new Portuguese translation of the Is Your Home Suicide...
Learn the Law: Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking Series 1-24
SAMHSA: The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, 2021 Alcohol remains the most widely used substance by young people. To address this public health issue, the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage...
Recorded Webinar – The RIPRC’s PFS Panel Discussion
The Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, July 2021 This is a recording of the RIPRC's PFS Panel Discussion, which was held on July 20th, 2021. During this webinar, the PFS (Partnerships for Success) Panel addresses education and messaging around best practices...
Who Is At Risk For Drowning
Drowning is a leading cause of death for all children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for non-fatal submersion injuries. Children 1 to 4 years old have the...
The Rhode Show: Staying Anchored with Kent & South County Prevention Coalitions
Kent and South County Prevention Coalitions, July 2021 A major trend in bars right now deals with the ongoing growing popularity non-alcoholic drinks. In the spirit of this, The Stay Anchored Non-Alcoholic Creative Cocktail Competition is a great opportunity for local...