About Our eLibrary
Welcome to the Prevention Learning Portal’s eLibrary, where you can browse or search for general prevention resources. All resources are available to you for FREE! These resources have been compiled to assist you in advancing your prevention efforts as you learn and improve your skills.
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Our eLibrary is designed to support a wide range of audiences, from educators and social workers to juvenile justice professionals. We are continually expanding our collection of free courses and resources to meet evolving needs. If you didn’t find what you were looking for—or if you’d like to suggest a resource to add—please use the link below to share with us.
5 FREE Digital Tools to move projects forward efficiently and effectively
A Guide on adapting evidence-based programs through scenarios.
A step-by-step toolkit from the Afterschool Alliance to plan impactful community events celebrating afterschool programs
Equipping educators and program leaders to plan, run, and sustain impactful programs that foster academic enrichment, equity, and community support
From Vision to Launch: Afterschool Program Start-Up Toolkit
Empowering prevention professionals with coordinated strategies, evidence‑based insights, and system-level tools from The Wallace Foundation
Equipping Professionals with the Tools to Support and Protect Vulnerable Youth
Connecting the Dots: Exploring the overlaps between multiple forms of violence and working toward collaborative prevention.
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania
Template: Community Stakeholder Communication Plan
Template: Community Stakeholders
Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Implementing Effective Support Strategies
How Communities Can Use CTC to Decrease Risk and Enhance Protection for Youth
Increasing Healthy Behaviors and Success in our Youth
Understanding Level of Risk Unique to Your Community
Evidence-based Resource Guide Series
Resources to Empower Community Leaders, Educators, and Policymakers
Supporting K–12 Students Through Stronger Family Connections
Increase Energy, Productivity, Peace, and Harmony for a Positive Workplace
A practical guide for parents, educators, and youth on addressing cyberbullying
How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning: Benefits of Using Youth Data
Taking the Guesswork Out of Funding Youth Programs: The Evidence2Success Approach
Finding Unity in Community: How Building Consensus Can Shift the Dynamics of Support
Guiding Local Efforts to Prevent Substance Use Through Strategic Community Engagement
A structured, professional guide for educators and school staff to effectively address bullying on the spot
Implementation Science 101: Scaling Up and Sustaining Evidence-based Programs
NEA: professional employee organization for public educators
Sandy Hook Promise's programs and toolkits to create safer schools, homes, and communities.
Guidance for the Prevention Workforce to Promote Safe and Healthy Online Experiences
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
What is 'readiness' and why is it so important for successful implementation?
Inspiring Hope through Recovery and Community-Integration
Grade-banded standards empowering educators to guide students in career awareness, job readiness, retention, and entrepreneurship.
A framework to help educators embed social-emotional and employability skills into everyday teaching.
Competencies in cultural awareness, trauma-aware wellness, and digital engagement to inform educator preparation and development.
Strengthening Out-of-School Time Programming in PA
A practical guide to building and sustaining youth-led advisory boards that elevate young voices in shaping juvenile justice policies and practices.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, neighbor, or community volunteer, you can play a role in preventing community violence.
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)
Central East Region supports: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
American Psychological Association Article
Evidence-Based Training, Resources, and Support to Strengthen Substance Use Prevention Efforts
Being prepared by practicing refusal skills, setting boundaries, and developing a plan.
Comprehensive Tools & Guidance for Advocates, Educators, Families, and Policymakers in Pennsylvania
Understanding the Complex Interplay of Influences to Enhance Prevention and Resilience
Empowering Prevention Professionals with Insights into Individual, Family, and Community Influences on Mental Health
Evidence-based strategies and tools from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for reducing chronic absenteeism and enhancing student success
Tailored Guidance, Training, and Resources to Strengthen Prevention Efforts Nationwide
Collaborative Task Forces Driving Systemic Improvement in Pennsylvania’s Dependency Courts
Journal of School Psychology (Volume 104, June 2024)
Youth Voices Reveal Awareness—and Action—Around Mental Health and Social Media Use
Promoting Healthy Media Habits, Digital Literacy, and Online Safety
Practical Tools and Strategies for Strengthening Community-Based Prevention Work
How Screen Time and Online Pressure Impact Mental Health
Handout: What Does it Mean When We Say a Program is 'Evidence-based'?
Trauma-Informed Tools and Training for Child Welfare Workforce
Evidence-Based Guidance and Support for Nurturing Children Through Trauma
Trauma-Informed Resources for Pediatric and Family-Centered Care
Trauma-Informed Tools and Training for Juvenile Justice
Evidence-Based Insights and Policy Guidance on Child Trauma
Trauma-Informed Guidance and Resources for Educators and School Staff
Trauma-Aware Tools Created With and For Young People
Leveraging Data Science & Technology to Enhance Research, Practice, & Policy
Insights for the Prevention Workforce from the U.S. Surgeon General (2023)
What community violence looks like and how it impacts individuals, schools, and communities.
Types of Bullying and Responses to Prevent it From Occurring
YouTube Video produced by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)