The Power of Prevention Podcast

The Power of Prevention Podcast sat down with Phoebe Axtman, Director of Education at the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, to talk about evidence-based practices behind life-saving harm reduction services and how they are making a difference across New Hampshire.

As young people grow and mature, they seek independence and intimacy. However, many struggle with forming safe and healthy relationships. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) and their member organizations are teaching these important skills to youth starting in middle school.

The NH Pediatric Improvement Partnership (NH PIP) 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.

All youth make mistakes as they grow and mature. Juvenile court diversion is an approach to help both youth and those harmed by their offenses heal and repair from their actions without court involvement.