The Partnership Prevention Blog
Community is Prevention
Based on a nationally recognized model, New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers are community partnerships dedicated to pursuing the truth in child abuse cases and coordinating social services for child victims. The Granite State Children’s Alliance seeks to break the cycle of abuse not only by seeking justice for child victims, but also by putting families and child victims on a sustainable path to healing. Learn more about the Granite State Children’s Alliance and their KNOW & TELL® program.
Pediatricians are Key for Screening and Referring to Address Childhood Adversity
The NH Pediatric Improvement Partnership (NHPIP) is helping pediatric practices build the skills and systems to identify and respond to trauma among their young patients and families. When pediatricians have meaningful conversations with their young patients about any type of trauma they have experienced, they validate their experiences and normalize their feelings, and they help reduce the shame and secrecy of the trauma—making healing possible.
Preventing Domestic and Sexual Violence One Classroom at a Time
Exposure to trauma in childhood and adolescence, or adverse childhood experiences (ACES), puts children and youth at higher risk of re-victimization, substance misuse, and mental health issues. Learn what programs and organizations throughout New Hampshire are doing to prevent and mitigate these negative experiences.
The Power of Prevention Podcast Shines Light on Youth Vaping
Despite the fact that selling products containing nicotine to anyone under the age of 21 is illegal in New Hampshire, the use of e-cigarettes and disposable vape products is surging among youth. Learn what big tobacco is doing to make vaping so attractive to youth and how you can help them avoid this serious public health threat in the latest The Power of Prevention Podcast episode.
The Partnership @drugfreeNH Introduces New Cannabis and Other Drug Prevention Campaign
The landscape for cannabis use has been changing in and around New Hampshire with increased legal access to recreational and therapeutic forms of cannabis. These changes have caused confusion about the risks and harms associated with cannabis/marijuana use. The Partnership @drugfreeNH recently introduced a new campaign to help clarify some of the confusion.
“The Power of Prevention Podcast” Recognized at National PR/Communications Awards
The Partnership’s Power of Prevention Podcast recently received recognition by Ragan Communications at the 2022 PR Daily Awards! The award acknowledges the best work in Health Care PR and Marketing. Read more about why our podcast received this honorable mention.
Understanding Seasonal Depression: More Than the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly referred to as SAD, is a form of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. Learn the signs and symptoms, local resources, ways to help youth, and simple techniques to cope with feeling down or unmotivated during the winter months.
Keeping Kids Out of the Court System Through Accountability and Restorative Justice
Juvenile court diversion is an approach that helps both youth and those harmed by their offenses heal and repair from their actions. Learn more about juvenile court diversion programs in New Hampshire and how court diversion is a win/win approach for everyone.
Red Ribbon Week 2022: A Focus on Prevention “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.”
Celebrated annually at the end of October, Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. Learn the history behind the red ribbon and how caring adults, schools, and community organizations can engage youth in conversations about the importance of making positive life choices.