What is the Injury-Free NC Academy? The 2017 Injury-Free NC Academy is pleased to announce a focus on shared risk and protective factors to prevent violence in North Carolina All learning activities during this academy will focus on developing key public health skills in: Prevention and program planning Implementation of evidenced-based or evidence-informed strategies to reduce risk and strengthen protective factors Finding and using data in NC and in your local community Collective impact Developing, implementing and sustaining effective programs Measuring success with program evaluation Mobilizing and sustaining a community coalition Preparing for grant opportunities and leveraging funds

Who Should Apply? North Carolina county, district, region, community group, or a coalition Strong focus on the prevention of sexual or domestic violence, sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or suicide Those planning to, or wanting to adopt a relevant, evidence based strategy for your community to collectively address shared risk and protective factors. Have a committed, core team of three to six members with an identified lead representative

What Will In-Person Sessions Look Like Hands on activities with your teams Result-driven coaching sessions Leave with a roadmap Logistically: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Day Breakfast & Lunch Provided Extraordinary Ventures

Timeline February 14th Applications due Around February 21st Teams are notified if they have been accepted March 21st – 22nd Academy In-Person Session One in Chapel Hill, NC End of March – End of July, Four month work in communities July 25th – 26th Academy in-person Session Two in Chapel Hill, NC Fall 2017 Periodic check In

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