Prevention First Inc

Programs: Dmhas regional coalition - the objectives of the coalition include: 1) increased access to objective statistical information to better define the underage drinking problem as it affects monmouth county; 2) to build the capacity of coalition members and key stakeholders to address underage drinking through the application of a comprehensive training program in use of environmental prevention strategies; 3) development and dissemination of a strategic prevention plan for underage drinking in monmouth county; 4) to implement a series of community-wide, culturally appropriate environmental prevention strategies to result in significant reductions in underage drinking in monmouth county; and 5) ensure quality programming through the continuous collection, analysis, and reporting of project data and outcomes.

the lifeskills training (lst) program is a research-based curriculum developed by dr. Gilbert botvin, director of the institute for prevention research and cornell university medical college. Lst seeks to promote health and well-being among children through the delivery on general life skills, health skills and drug-resistance skills. Methods used include interactive discussions, behavioral rehearsals and educational activities. Lst is the most extensively evaluated substance abuse prevention program available and is proven to reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youth. Al's pals - through guided creative play, puppetry and role-playing, al's pals, a resiliency-based early childhood curriculum, develops personal, social and emotional skills in children. Continued on schedule o. Lst program continued: it teaches children how to express feelings appropriately, think independently, accept differences, make safe and healthy choices and understand the negative impact that using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs can have in their lives.

the strengthening families program (sfp) is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high risk families. Sfp is an evidence-based family skills training program found to significantly reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance. Child maltreatment also decreases as parents learn more effective parenting skills.

the agency's professional staff works to fulfill critical community needs and provide a full range of services including advocacy, consulting and outreach. Programs and seminars are offered to schools, businesses and social and community organizations on topics ranging from violence in the media to talking to children about drugs, from conflict resolution in elementary scools to preventing workplace substance abuse. Certified alcohol and drug counselor and certified prevention specialist certification and recertification classes are also offered.