Historical Overview
Provided by Western CAPT

Prevention: What Is It?
Defining prevention and methods used

Evidence-Based Prevention Programs
Identifying "evidence-based" methodologies - also known as "science-based" and "research-based"

Model Programs
Find out more about Model, Effective, and Promising Programs. View CSAP's Model Program Matrix, and learn more about the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)

Building Blocks for a Successful Model Program
Includes the six effective prevention strategies from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)

Environmental Strategies
Currently you will find here several excellent full-text tools on Environmental Prevention Strategies, including an online webcast and a video that can be previewed online as well. This section is still being developed.

Coalition Building
Find information on how to start and maintain a coalition. Links to many helpful sites and tools.

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Find here links to excellent resources on AODA prevention information. This section is still being developed.

Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking
Read about Wisconsin's Town Hall Meetings held in 2006 to address local concerns of underage drinking. As more meetings are held, additional information will be added.

Please visit our Underage Drinking pages for current information on the Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking as well as other information related to underage drinking by children and adolescents.

Tools
Find out more about the strategies and tools available for developing, implementing, and evaluating your prevention program. Included here is the link the National Registry of Effective Prevention Programs (NREPP) to nominate your prevention program for Model Program consideration.