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Resource: Prevention Resources for Action

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This website compiles a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to prevent or reduce public health problems like violence. They can help improve the health and well-being of communities.

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Webinar Recording: The Role of School Mental Health Professionals in Supporting School Safety Efforts

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This webinar recording highlights the role of mental health professionals in supporting school safety efforts within their school communities. During the webinar, presenters demonstrated the importance of developing a collaborative planning team to support emergency operations plan (EOP) development.

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Event: LiftOff Summer Institute

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Location and date: Austin, Texas, June 22–27, 2025

Closing date for applications: December 20, 2024

This program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educators in grade 5–12 emphasizes STEM learning experiences by incorporating a space science theme supported by National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions. Teacher participants are provided with information and experiences through speakers, hands-on activities, and field investigations that promote space science and enrichment activities for themselves and others.

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Adolescent Health
Afterschool Programs
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth
Bullying Prevention (StopBullying.gov)
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council
Civic Engagement
Dating Violence Prevention
Disabilities
Driver Safety
Employment
Expectant and Parenting Young Families
Family Engagement
Financial Capability & Literacy
Gang Involvement Prevention
Homelessness and Housing Instability
Juvenile Justice
Mental Health
Mentoring
Opportunity Youth
Positive Youth Development
Pregnancy Prevention
Preparedness & Recovery
School Climate
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Substance Use/Misuse
Suicide Prevention
Trafficking Prevention
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  • Housing
  • Runaway and Homeless Youth

Homelessness is a major concern in the U.S., and young people may be most at risk of becoming homeless.

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  • Native Youth

More than 2.1 million American Indians and Alaska Natives are under the age of 24.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth
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  • Family & Community Engagement

Family engagement is essential in promoting healthy development and achievement of youth.

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  • Transition Age Youth

The IWGYP supports numerous efforts to build the skills and resources of youth aged 16-24...

Transition & Aging Out