1. www.preventioninstitute.org Applying the Spectrum of Prevention to Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women and Intimate Partner Violence North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention & Control Mandan, ND October 29, 2008 Facilitated by: Elizabeth Waiters, PhD

2. a systematic process that promotes healthy environments and behaviors and reduces the likelihood or frequency of an injury or traumatization. taking action before violence occurs to prevent initial perpetration or victimization.

3. Awareness building is NOT primary prevention

4. Early intervention is NOT primary prevention

5. What can be done to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place?

6. 3 Framework The Keys Prevention Violence

7. Violence is complex and requires a comprehensiveapproach.

8. The Ecological Model IndividualRelationshipCommunitySocietal

9. Risk and resilience factors must be addressed.

10.  Poverty and economic disparity  Illiteracy and school failure  Alcohol and other drugs  Firearms  Negative family dynamics  Mental illness  Incarceration/Reentry  Community deterioration  Discrimination and oppression Risk Factors  Media violence  Experiencing and witnessing violence  Gender socialization Violence Prevention

11.  Economic Capital  Meaningful opportunities for participation  Positive attachments and relationships  Good physical and mental health  Social capital  Built environment  Services and institutions  Emotional and cognitive competence  Artistic and creative opportunities  Ethnic, racial, and intergroup relations  Media/marketing Resilience Factors Violence Prevention

12. Violence prevention requires an integrated strategy for action.

13. Influencing Policy & Legislation Changing Organizational Practices Fostering Coalitions & Networks Educating Providers Promoting Community Education Strengthening Individual Knowledge & Skills The Spectrum of Prevention

14. The Synergy of the Spectrum of Prevention

15. No epidemic has ever been resolved by paying attention to the treatment of the affected individual. George W. Albee “ ”

16. Norms Are Behavior Shapers focus on norms can help prevent violence against women A

17.  Violence  Masculinity  Women  Power  Privacy Key Norms 5

18. The Prevention Continuum Primary Secondary Tertiary Immediate responses AFTER violence has occurred to deal with the consequences in the short-term Long-term responses AFTER violence to deal with the lasting consequences and treatment interventions Approaches that take place BEFORE violence has occurred to prevent initial perpetration or victimization

19. Applying the Spectrum to Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women and Intimate Partner Violence Activity

20. www.preventioninstitute.org TOOLS

22. Collaboration Math DataConceptsFundingTrainingPartnersKey IssuesOutcomes Sum Remainder: Average:Sum:Product:Sum: Health Education Justice Mental Health Social Services Alcohol/Drugs Business Media TOTALS

23. Developing Effective Coalitions: The 8-Step Process 2. Recruit the right people 3. Devise preliminary objectives and activities 4. Convene the coalition 5. Anticipate necessary resources 6. Develop a successful structure 7. Maintain coalition vitality 8. Improve through evaluation 1. Analyze program objectives, determine whether to form a coalition

24. The Tension of Turf

25. Influir en la política y en la legislación Cambiar las prácticas institucionales Hacer progresar a las coaliciones y las redes Educar a los proveedores Promover la educación comunitaria Fortalecer las aptitudes y conocimientos individuales 6 Niveles en el Espectro de la Prevención

26. Web Conferences Prevention Connection preventconnect.org

27. http://preventioninstitute.org/thrive/index.php

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