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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)