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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.

These links are provided as a convenience and informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Prevention Learning Portal (PLP) of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The PLP bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

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.

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9-16-24_5FreeTools

5 FREE Digital Tools to move projects forward efficiently and effectively

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988 Lifeline

Empowering Professionals to Provide Timely Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention

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eLibrary_AdaptingEBPs

A Guide on adapting evidence-based programs through scenarios.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

Preventing early trauma to improve adult health

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AfterschoolAlliance

Reducing risk factors and keeping kids engaged in positive activities

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Lights on Afterschool

A step-by-step toolkit from the Afterschool Alliance to plan impactful community events celebrating afterschool programs

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afterschoolallianceprogramtoolbox

Equipping educators and program leaders to plan, run, and sustain impactful programs that foster academic enrichment, equity, and community support

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Starting an Afterschool Program

From Vision to Launch: Afterschool Program Start-Up Toolkit

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wallaceafterschool

Empowering prevention professionals with coordinated strategies, evidence‑based insights, and system-level tools from The Wallace Foundation

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2024-10-28_IntroToProblemGambling

Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania

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Building a Stronger Prevention Workforce for LGBTQ+ Youth

Equipping Professionals with the Tools to Support and Protect Vulnerable Youth

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Bullying Prevention Resources

The National Crime Prevention Council’s Bullying Resource Hub 

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CASEL

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

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Presentation Slide Catalog

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network

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CDC Connecting the Dots

Connecting the Dots: Exploring the overlaps between multiple forms of violence and working toward collaborative prevention.

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NCTSN

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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NCTSN in Spanish

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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2024-10-28_Co-OccurringDisorders

Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania

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Coalition Checkup

Resources to Support Coalition Planning and Activities

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CommStakeCommPlan

Template: Community Stakeholder Communication Plan

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Family & School Risk Factors

Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Implementing Effective Support Strategies

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The Prevention Paradox

Universal Prevention Strategies

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2025-04-03_CTCVideo

How Communities Can Use CTC to Decrease Risk and Enhance Protection for Youth

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2025-04-03_SDS

Increasing Healthy Behaviors and Success in our Youth

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2025-04-03_CTC_Science

Understanding Level of Risk Unique to Your Community

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2024-12-13_Community Violence Prevention

CDC’s Website on Preventing Community Violence

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2024-09_PDF_LocatComm

Resources to Empower Community Leaders, Educators, and Policymakers

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Confident Connections

Supporting K–12 Students Through Stronger Family Connections

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2024-12-13_Community Readiness and Action Website

Learn, Reinforce, Teach

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2024-12-13_Conflict Resolution Strategies

Increase Energy, Productivity, Peace, and Harmony for a Positive Workplace

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2024-10-28_GamblingHelpinPA

Help Provided in Pennsylvania

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practicalguideoncyberbullying

A practical guide for parents, educators, and youth on addressing cyberbullying

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2024-08-28_E2S

Strategies for Community Impact on Youth Well-Being

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2024-08-028_E2S Action Guide 1

How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning: Benefits of Using Youth Data

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2024-08-28_E2S 2

Taking the Guesswork Out of Funding Youth Programs: The Evidence2Success Approach

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E2S Action Guide 3

Finding Unity in Community: How Building Consensus Can Shift the Dynamics of Support

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2024-08_YaleMedicineFactSheets

Yale School of Medicine

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2024-12-13_Finding Confidence in Conflict

TEDx Talks on YouTube

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Focus on Prevention A SAMHSA Community Planning Manual

Guiding Local Efforts to Prevent Substance Use Through Strategic Community Engagement

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2024-10-28_DisciplineStrategies

American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Website

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How to Intervene in a Bullying Incident

A structured, professional guide for educators and school staff to effectively address bullying on the spot

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IMP SCI PP

Implementation Science 101: Scaling Up and Sustaining Evidence-based Programs

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CSU Imp Toolbox

CSU's Prevention Research Center (PRC) Implementation Toolbox

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Making the Case for SEL

CASEL's customizable presentation slide deck

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PDF

Tools to Measure and Monitor SEL for Elementary School Students

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MH America

Comprehensive Hub

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NEA

NEA: professional employee organization for public educators

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Preventing Gang Recruitment and Promoting Safer Communities

Preventing Gang Recruitment and Promoting Safer Communities

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National Mentoring Resource Center

A Program of OJJDP

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Sandy Hook Promise

Sandy Hook Promise's programs and toolkits to create safer schools, homes, and communities.

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Navigating Social Media’s Impact on Youth Mental Health

Guidance for the Prevention Workforce to Promote Safe and Healthy Online Experiences

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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OrgReadiness

What is 'readiness' and why is it so important for successful implementation?

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2024-08_SAMHSA Toolkit

developed by SAMHSA

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PAStart

PAStart.org

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PAStop

PAStop.org

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PAYS First Wednesday Webinars

Featured on YouTube [2021-2024]

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2024-10-28_PeerSupportServicesinPA

Inspiring Hope through Recovery and Community-Integration

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2024-10-28_PeerToPeerPrograms

Effective Strategies for Students Helping Students

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PA Educators - Career Education and Work Standards

Grade-banded standards empowering educators to guide students in career awareness, job readiness, retention, and entrepreneurship.

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PA Educators - Career Ready Skills Toolkit

A framework to help educators embed social-emotional and employability skills into everyday teaching.

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PA Educators - Common Ground Framework

Competencies in cultural awareness, trauma-aware wellness, and digital engagement to inform educator preparation and development.

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Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network

Strengthening Out-of-School Time Programming in PA

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PA - YJAB Best Practices Toolkit

A practical guide to building and sustaining youth-led advisory boards that elevate young voices in shaping juvenile justice policies and practices.

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NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness

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Positive Parenting Tips

CDC - Child Development

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EPIS_YouTubePPCollection

YouTube Video Collection Featuring PowerPoint

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2024-11-11_CDCPreventing Comm Violence

Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, neighbor, or community volunteer, you can play a role in preventing community violence.

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Prevention Core Competencies

PDF published by SAMHSA

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2024-12-13_Prevention Resource Guide

Child Welfare Information Gateway (2023/2024)

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2025-04-03_PTTC

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

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PTTC

Central East Region supports: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

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2024-08_ProgramReadinessBudgetTemplate

Template

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ProjMana Guide

Template for Leading Successful Prevention Projects

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RACI Diagram

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

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2024-09_ActionGuideMentalHealth

An Action Guide for School and District Leaders

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2025-05-21_PandRFactors

Article from 11/17/2020

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Psychological Research on Social Media Benefits and Risks to Teens

American Psychological Association Article

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PTTC

Evidence-Based Training, Resources, and Support to Strengthen Substance Use Prevention Efforts

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2025-05_Refusal Skills

Being prepared by practicing refusal skills, setting boundaries, and developing a plan.

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2025-04-03_Refusal Skills

The Prevention Connection

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Resources & Publications Hub

Comprehensive Tools & Guidance for Advocates, Educators, Families, and Policymakers in Pennsylvania

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2025-05-21_riskandprotectivefactorsinmentalhealth

Understanding the Complex Interplay of Influences to Enhance Prevention and Resilience

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U.S.DOJ

U.S. Department of Justice Bulletin

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2025-5-21_Risk Factors, Protective Factors, & Warning Signs

Empowering Prevention Professionals with Insights into Individual, Family, and Community Influences on Mental Health

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River Story

PCAR's River Story

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toolkit

Evidence-based strategies and tools from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for reducing chronic absenteeism and enhancing student success

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SchoolSafetyAtAGlance_NCFSS

National Center for School Safety

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Smokefree.org

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Smokefree.gov

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Social Media’s Effects on the Teen Brain

Mayo Clinic Article, September 2023

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SPTAC

Tailored Guidance, Training, and Resources to Strengthen Prevention Efforts Nationwide

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State Roundtable Workgroups & Committees

Collaborative Task Forces Driving Systemic Improvement in Pennsylvania’s Dependency Courts

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Stopbullying.gov

A comprehensive clearinghouse for information on bullying and cyberbullying

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2024-09_CenterforImp_Sustain

Graphic and Assessment Tools

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Sustainability Checklist

Checklist to identify gaps in your sustainability planning.

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2024-10-28_GamblingForStudents

Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania

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ParentingWebsiteOnMedia

American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Website

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2025-05-06_TeensAndTech

Youth Voices Reveal Awareness—and Action—Around Mental Health and Social Media Use

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2024-09_TextToSpeech

What it is. How it's useful. What are your options.

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2024-11-12_HBR_VideoActiveListening

YouTube Video

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2025-04-03_CASELGuide

Key Activities and Tools for School Teams

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The Common Sense Census

Promoting Healthy Media Habits, Digital Literacy, and Online Safety

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2024-12-13_The Community Readiness Model

Comprehensive Toolkit

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The Community Toolbox Resources for Building Stronger Prevention Efforts

Practical Tools and Strategies for Strengthening Community-Based Prevention Work

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2025-05-06_dangersofsocialmedia

How Screen Time and Online Pressure Impact Mental Health

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Evidence-Based Meaning

Handout: What Does it Mean When We Say a Program is 'Evidence-based'?

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-child welfare

Trauma-Informed Tools and Training for Child Welfare Workforce

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2025-09-29_NCTSN

Evidence-Based Guidance and Support for Nurturing Children Through Trauma

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-healthcare

Trauma-Informed Resources for Pediatric and Family-Centered Care

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-juvenile justice

Trauma-Informed Tools and Training for Juvenile Justice

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-policy makers

Evidence-Based Insights and Policy Guidance on Child Trauma

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-school

Trauma-Informed Guidance and Resources for Educators and School Staff

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2025-09-29_NCTSN-youth

Trauma-Aware Tools Created With and For Young People

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Peer Review

Video: What is Peer Review?

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The Process of Prevention

YouTube Video

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The Society for Prevention Research (SPR)

Leveraging Data Science & Technology to Enhance Research, Practice, & Policy

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What Works Clearinghouse

Video: What does the What Works Clearinghouse do?

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Trauma Toolkit

Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Schools Toolkit

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Understanding the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Insights for the Prevention Workforce from the U.S. Surgeon General (2023)

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2024-11-11_Community Violence Prevention

What community violence looks like and how it impacts individuals, schools, and communities.

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2024-11-11_ViolencePreventionInPractice

Implementation Guide: Resources for Action

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 Name 2024-11-12_HBR_WhatIsActiveListening

Harvard Business Review

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What is Bullying

Types of Bullying and Responses to Prevent it From Occurring

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What is Prevention Science

YouTube Video

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CASEL Video

YouTube Video featured by CASEL

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2024-09_WhatIsYouthViolence

YouTube Video produced by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)