What we do
Prevention Institute provides strategy development to groups that are working to create sustainable improvements in health and health equity. Our approach incorporates our frameworks and tools to help participants establish a clear vision, reach out to critical partners, and identify achievable strategies and activities based on local health needs. We emphasize developing a comprehensive approach, building sustainability into initiatives, forming multisector collaboratives, and using ongoing evaluation to guide implementation and achieve positive outcomes.
We offer technical assistance using our tools and resources and can provide ongoing support to ensure that initiatives are equitybased, comprehensive and preventionoriented.
Where these services have been used
Oxnard, CaliforniaStrategic Planning to Prevent Violence
Prevention Institute facilitated the planning process and authored the SAFETY (Strategic Action Framework for Empowered, Thriving Youth) Blueprint, which was adopted by the Oxnard City Council and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
Monterey County Department of Public Health—Steps to a Healthier Salinas Initiative
Prevention Institute consulted with the Monterey County Health Department from 20042008 to help shape the vision, direction, and priorities of this initiative, which was designed to reduce tobacco use and improve healthy eating and physical activity environments.
Convergence Partnership—Building a National Movement for Environmental Approaches to Improving Health
Prevention Institute provides ongoing strategy development and technical assistance to the Convergence Partnership. Efforts focus on identifying promising opportunities for policy and organizationalpractice changes that will inform the national debate on how to promote health, shifting the focus away from an orientation limited to educating individuals to a comprehensive prevention model.
Minnesota Department of Public HealthSexual Violence Prevention Action Council
Prevention Institute consulted for over two years to this multisectoral, governmental partnership on primary prevention of sexual violence with a particular emphasis on organizational practice and policy change.
How to get started
For further information or to inquire about adapting our strategy development and technical assistance services to your individual or organizational needs, please email a request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (510) 4447738 and ask for an intake coordinator.
