Prevention Resources

THE 12 SECTORS AND GETTING THEM TO THE TABLE TOOLKIT
This toolkit reviews the 12 sectors, examples of each sector, offer tips on how to get them to your table and address challenges that may arise.

ACES TOOLKIT
This toolkit will review ACEs, their potential impact and how protective factors can create a balance in the quality of lives. 

CBD TOOLKIT
CBD is a non-psychoactive substance extracted from either hemp or marijuana. This toolkit shares information about CBD, its usage and adverse effects.

CHOOSING EFFECTIVE PREVENTION STRATEGIES TOOLKIT
This toolkit will review identifying appropriate strategies and the criteria needed to implement the strategies.

CHOOSING STRATEGIES: SCARE TACTICS TOOLKIT
History and research show that scare tactics are ineffective, can backfire, and can have damaging effects. This toolkit covers reasons why scare tactics should not be utilized.

COMMUNITY MOBILIZER TOOLKIT
A Community Mobilizer helps maintain the efforts of the coalition and provide assistance for the desired outcome of the coalition members and the community. This toolkit covers helpful skills and steps that are part of the community mobilizer’s role.

CONDUCTING A FOCUS GROUP TOOLKIT
This toolkit provides information on how focus groups can help you go beyond quantitative data and allow you to learn more about a particular problem.

COPYRIGHT SOURCES TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide you with instructions and best practice on content gathering and source citation for presentations, modules and toolkits.

DOUGLAS COUNTY VAPING RESOURCES TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide an overview of the vaping epidemic and offer several resources in Douglas County so you and your community can access up-to-date and accurate information on this national emergency.

DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN (DEC) TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide an overview of DEC National, Kansas DEC and outline steps on creating a chapter in your community.

EFFECTIVE COALITION MEETINGS TOOLKIT
Coalition meetings should be a time of dynamic dialogue and interaction between coalition members that determine the actions to take to achieve a common goal. This toolkit provides an overview of the elements required for effective coalition meetings.

FENTANYL and OPIOID OVERDOSE TOOLKIT
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is added to other drugs, which makes these drugs cheaper and causes the drugs to become more dangerous, powerful, and addictive overall. This toolkit provides resources such as naloxone to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.

FUNDING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
This toolkit will outline how to connect operating costs to funding strategies, help identify which strategies and efforts are feasible, and prepare to continue funding your coalition beyond the grant period.

GRANT WRITING TIPS TOOLKIT
Grant writing doesn’t have to be intimidating! This toolkit is intended to offer tips and guidance to help you successfully apply for and be awarded grant funds.

KRATOM TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide an overview of what kratom is, how it is used, side effects and links to helpful resources.

HEALTH EQUITY TOOLKIT
In this toolkit, we will break down what health equity is, and review actions needed to achieve health equity in your community. 

LGBTQ+ CULTURAL COMPETENCE TOOLKIT
This toolkit shares information that will increase understanding and acceptance of the LGBQT+ youth in your community.

MARIJUANA TOOLKIT
This toolkit reviews important facts, statistics, and resources on marijuana.

MEDIA CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES TOOLKIT
This toolkit provides strategies for using marketing techniques that can change perceptions and behaviors around media and the role it plays in coalition work.

METH TOOLKIT
This toolkit will review all aspects of meth, how it is made, used, its effects, and its dangers.

NAVIGATING ZOOM MEETINGS TOOLKIT
This toolkit focuses on Zoom meetings and covers setting up a meeting, participating in a meeting, and tips on how to navigate Zoom meetings.

PARTY PATROL TOOLKIT
This toolkit provides general information about Party Patrols, a strategy that increases law enforcement to reduce underage drinking.

PREVENTION 101 TOOLKIT
This toolkit will review the basics of prevention, the three types of prevention, and evidence-based strategies.

PROJECT STICKER SHOCK TOOLKIT
Project Sticker Shock is a popular and effective strategy that discourages adults from buying alcohol for minors. This toolkit reviews the components of Project Sticker Shock and offers useful templates.

RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide an overview of risk and protective factors and how to identify them in your community.

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION TOOLKIT
Helpful information on recruiting the right people for your prevention work, and keeping them involved.

RED RIBBON WEEK TOOLKIT
Ideas and activities for planning and celebrating Red Ribbon Week in your schools and communities.

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT
This toolkit will bring awareness on how to support teens with their mental health and review how this is a critical component of substance misuse prevention.

VAPING RESOURCES TOOLKIT
This toolkit will provide an overview of the vaping epidemic and offer several resources so you and your community can access up-to-date and accurate information on this national emergency.

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS TOOLKIT
Your coalition’s vision and mission are an expression of the values you want to see implemented in your community. This toolkit includes helpful steps for creating vision and mission statements as part of the planning of your coalition’s Strategic Prevention Framework process.

WELCOME PACKET TOOLKIT
This toolkit reviews offers suggestions on creating a welcome packet for new members of your coalition.

XYLAZINE FACT SHEET
This fact sheet explains information about Xylazine and the risks it causes when combined with other drugs such as fentanyl.

YOUTH HEALTH GUIDE
This guide will give you the facts and provide you with easy steps you can take to live a healthy life physically, mentally, and emotionally.

PROBLEM GAMBLING RESOURCES TOOLKIT
This toolkit provides an overview of resources on Problem Gambling that are available to problem gamblers, family members, and concerned others who reside in Kansas.

GAMING DISORDER TOOLKIT
This toolkit will review critical aspects of gaming disorder and offer resources for help in dealing with this challenging disorder.

The Strategic Prevention Framework is an ongoing process created to guide coalitions to plan, implement and evaluate prevention efforts for their communities. The entire process is continuous and flowing, every step is vital to the overarching goals of the coalition. Each toolkit in this series looks at a different step of the Strategic Prevention Framework and one that provides an overview of the entire Strategic Prevention Framework process.

STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW TOOLKIT
The importance of the Strategic Prevention Framework and descriptions of the steps.

ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT
Profiling population needs, resources and readiness to address needs and gaps.

CAPACITY TOOLKIT
Mobilizing and building capacity to address identified needs.

PLANNING TOOLKIT
Developing a comprehensive strategic plan.

IMPLEMENTATION TOOLKIT
Implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.

EVALUATION TOOLKIT
Monitoring, evaluating, sustaining and improving.

SUSTAINABILITY TOOLKIT
Supporting the ability of the coalition to maintain development and growth without compromising the future.

CULTURAL COMPETENCE TOOLKIT
A set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that come together and work effectively in cross-cultural and varied socio-economical situations.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS ESPAÑOL DE LOS 12 SECTORES (12 SECTORS)
Esta caja de herramientas revisa los 12 sectores, ejemplos de cada sector, ofrece consejos sobre cómo llevarlos a su mesa y abordar los desafios que puedan surgir.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS LGBQT + EN ESPAÑOL (LGBQT+)
Este kit de herramientas comparte información que aumentará la comprensión y la aceptación de los jóvenes LGBQT + en su comunidad.

HERRAMIENTAS DEL MARCO ESTRATÉGICO DE PREVENCIÓN ESPAÑOLA
El Marco Estratégico de Prevención es un proceso continuo creado para guiar a las coaliciones a planificar, implementar y evaluar los esfuerzos de prevención para sus comunidades. Todo el proceso es continuo y fluido,
cada paso es vital para los objetivos generales de la coalición. Cada caja de herramientas de esta serie analiza un paso diferente del Marco de Prevención Estratégica y uno que proporciona una descripción general de todo el proceso del Marco de Prevención Estratégica.

CONJUNTO DE HERRAMIENTAS DEL MARCO DE PREVENCIÓN ESTRATÉGICO DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL (OVERVIEW)
La importancia del Marco Estratégico de Prevención y descripción de los pasos.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE EVALUACIÓN (ASSESSMENT)
Perfilar las necesidades, los recursos y la preparación de la población para abordar las necesidades y las deficiencias.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS EVALUACIÓN (CAPACITY)
Movilizar y desarrollar la capacidad para abordar las necesidades identificadas.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE PLANIFICACIÓN (PLANNING)
Desarrollar un plan estratégico integral.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE IMPLEMENTACIÓN (IMPLEMENTATION) Implementar estrategias de prevención basadas en evidencia.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE EVALUACIÓN (EVALUATION)
Seguimiento, evaluación, sostenimiento y mejora.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE SOSTENIBILIDAD (SUSTAINABILITY) Apoyar la capacidad de la coalición para mantener el desarrollo y el crecimiento sin comprometer el futuro.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE COMPETENCIA CULTURAL (CULTURAL COMPETENCE)
Un conjunto de comportamientos, actitudes y creencias congruentes que se unen y funcionan eficazmente en situaciones socio-económicas variadas y transculturales.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS PARA LOS NIÑOS
La Alianza Nacional para los Niños En Peligro por las Drogas (DEC) existe para ayudar a marcar la diferencia en las vidas de niños que se ven afectados por el abuso de sustancias o la adicción de sus cuidadores, reuniendo a los profesionales y las comunidades para abordar el problema de una manera sin precedentes.

FACTORES DE RIESGO Y PROTECCIÓN
Hay varias razones buenas para hablar con los miembros de la comunidad sobre factores de riesgo y protección para los asuntos de la comunidad.

LAS HERRAMIENTAS DE KRATOM
El kratom es una droga recreacional utilizada para elevar el estado de ánimo y mejorar la resistencia física.

DECLARACIONES DE VISIÓN Y MISIÓN
Una visión es tu panorama general de cómo deberían ser las cosas. Es su imagen de cartelera de lo que está
trabajando. Hay ciertas características que la mayoría de las declaraciones de visión tienen en común.

KANSAS COMMUNITIES THAT CARE (KCTC) YOUTH SURVEY MODULE
The Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) youth survey is administered annually free of charge to schools in the state of Kansas. It tracks teen use of harmful substances and provides a baseline for teen usage, the perception of attitudes and provides a measurable level of risk and protective factors that influence behavior, attitudes, and opinions of Kansas teens. This module covers the features and functions of the KCTC Youth Survey.

E-CIGARETTES, VAPING, AND TEENS
This module reviews what e-cigarettes are, what vaping is and how they affect the teenage brain and body. It also reviews current national regulation around distribution and usage of e-cigarettes.

PROBLEM GAMBLING: WHAT COMMUNITIES NEED TO KNOW
Defining problem gambling, warning signs of problem gambling, national and state data regarding problem gambling, responsible gambling tips and resources are all covered in this module.

FIDELITY
This module will discuss the importance of fidelity, assist in guiding the implementation of the selected program and look at the importance of measuring how closely the program follows the intended design.

UNDERSTANDING THE ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES STUDY
This module will compare risk factors of the ACE scores, define effects of increased ACEs on development and review response and resilience associated with early intervention, support and education.

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND ADDICTION
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) area a significant risk factor for addictive behaviors, including substance use disorders, and are strongly related to the development and prevalence of a wide range of health problems throughout the lifespan. This module will review the relationship between ACEs and addiction.

STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW
This is an introduction to the entire SPF process and a brief overview of each step.

ASSESSMENT
In the first step of the SPF process, data is collected to define problems, resources, and readiness to address identified problems. This module covers assessment and what it encompasses.

CAPACITY
Step 2 of the SPF helps prevention professionals identify resources and build readiness to address substance use and misuse. This module covers the components of capacity and offers tips on how your coalition can build it.

PLANNING
Step 3 of the SPF helps prevention professionals form a plan for addressing priority problems and achieving prevention goals. This module outlines the planning process and how it impacts your coalition’s efforts.

IMPLEMENTATION
During the implementation step, coalitions put their strategic prevention plans into action by delivering their selected, evidence-based interventions. This module includes information about and guidance for the implementation process.

EVALUATION
The evaluation step of the SPF quantifies the challenges and successes of implementing a prevention program. This module covers the evaluation process.

CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Cultural competence, the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, helps ensure the needs of all community members are addressed. Understanding how cultural competence is pervasive throughout the entire SPF process is the focus of this module.

SUSTAINABILITY
Ensuring the sustainability of prevention outcomes by building stakeholder support for your coalition’s efforts, showing and sharing results, and obtaining steady funding are covered in this module.

SERIE DE MÓDULOS DE ESTRUCTURE ESTRATÉGICO DE PREVENCIÓN (SPF)

VISIÓN GENERAL DEL MARCO ESTRATÉGICO DE PREVENCIÓN
(Strategic Prevention Framework Overview) Una introducción a todo el proceso de SPF y un breve descripción general de cada paso.

EVALUACIÓN (Assessment)
En este primer paso del proceso de SPF, se recopilan datos para definir problemas, recursos y preparación para abordar los problemas
identificados. Este módulo cubre la evaluación y lo que abarca.

CAPACIDAD (Capacity)
El paso 2 del SPF ayuda a los profesionales de la prevención a
identificarrecursos y a prepararse para dirigir el uso y abuso de sustancias. Este módulo cubre los componentes de la capacidad y ofrece consejos sobre cómo puede construirla su coalición.

PLANIFICACIÓN (Planning)
El paso 3 del SPF ayuda a los profesionales de prevención a formar un plan para dirigir los problemas prioritarios y lograr los objetivos de prevención. Este módulo describe el proceso de planificación y cómo afecta los esfuerzos de su coalición.

IMPLEMENTACIÓN (Implementation)
Durante el paso de implementación, las coaliciones ponen sus planes estratégicos de prevención en acciones mediante la entrega de sus intervenciones seleccionadas, basadas en la evidencia. Este módulo incluye información y orientación para el proceso de implementación.

EVALUACIÓN (Evaluation)
El paso de evaluación del SPF cuantifica los desatios y éxitos de la implementación de un programa de prevención. Este módulo cubre el proceso de evaluación.

COMPETENCIA CULTURAL (Cultural Competence)
La competencia cultural es la capacidad de interactuar de manera efectiva con personas de diferentes culturas, ayuda a asegurar que se dirigan las necesidades de todos los miembros de la comunidad. Subestimar cómo la competencia cultural es omnipresente a lo largo de todo el proceso SPF es el enfoque de este módulo.

SOSTENIBILIDAD (Sustainability)
Asegurar la sostenibilidad de los resultados de la prevención mediante la construcción de apoyo de las partes interesadas para los esfuerzos de su coalición, mostrar e intercambiar resultados, y obtener fondos constantes se cubren en este módulo.

FINANCIACIÓN PARA LA SOSTENIBILIDAD (Sustainability)
Planeando para sostenibilidad de la financiación es necesario para seguiré con la misión y las metas de tu coalición en una forma efectiva.

Substance Misuse Prevention Virtual Trainings

Strategic Prevention Framework (English)

Strategic Prevention Framework (Spanish)

Suicide Prevention (Spanish)

Problem Gambling (English)

Problem Gambling (Spanish)

Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) (Spanish)

ACES (English)

ACES (Spanish)

Fidelity

Approaches to Reducing Youth Marijuana (56 minutes)
Dena Kemp leads this training that educates on marijuana in all forms, provides a overview of legalization, educates on the risks associated with use and discusses ways to reduce youth marijuana use.

Kansas Overdose and Naloxone Training (32 minutes)
DCCCA Community Support Specialist Arielle Kelly provides information on naloxone. The goal of the training is to understand the current cause of health outcomes for opioids and stimulants in the United States and also how to recognize, respond and administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose.

Narcan For Law Enforcement Video (35 minutes)
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Administration of Naloxone. A review of Narcan and how and when to administer it.

Sources of Strength Training (42 minutes)
Lydia Fuqua and Meg Hasselman will take you through this Sources of Strength Training. Sources of Strength is a strength-based, comprehensive wellness program that focuses on suicide prevention but impacts other issues such as substance abuse and violence. This training will review the basic information about the program and provide resources and suggestions for sharing this important information with your school or community.

Understanding ACEs (46 minutes)
Alyssa Nava shares information about Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This webinar will discuss the background of ACEs, its impact on health and wellness, balancing and prevention of ACEs and the prevalence of ACEs in Kansas.