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Southwest Prevention Center
1639 Cross Center Drive
Room 254
Norman, OK 73019

Toll free: (800) 853-2572
Phone: (405) 325-1454
FAX: (405 ) 325-7092
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Publications

The publications listed below are designed to aid and assist those in the prevention field. As a resource for people seeking to further their knowledge in prevention the Southwest Prevention Center has compiled and maintained this list.

PREVENTION BRIEFINGS

These 1-2 page brief overviews provide basic information on topics of interest in prevention. 

1. Youth Violence Prevention
2. Guidelines for Balancing Program Fidelty/Adaptation
3. 10 Steps for a Successful Meeting
4. Resources for Sustaining Community Coalitions
5. Underage Drinking
6. Social Marketing and Prevention
7. The RADAR Network
8. Prevention Funding Resources on the Internet

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

NIAAA Alcohol Alert on Underage Drinking
This January 2006 bulletin presents a detailed overview of the subject of underage alcohol use and includes recommended prevention strategies and a selection of promising prevention programs.

The document is available in both html and pdf (for printing) formats.

Prevention Glossary
This relaitvely short and easy-to-use glossary may prove to be a helpful tool for those new to prevention or who need a quick reference. (2004)  
Prevention Glossary
Prevention Glossary

A Framework for Community Mobilization
Originally developed by the Southwest Regional Center for Drug Free Schools and Communities, A Framework for Community Mobilization , is an excellent tool that continues to support coaltiions as they mobilize for prevention.

Professional Development Literature Review
This professional development literature review was developed to support the participants of the Southwest Regional Prevention Workforce Initiative (2003).  The review includes articles reaching beyond training as "the" method for developing knowledge and skills of prevention providers. 
PDF format
Word format

Cost-Benefit of Prevention
This brief document highlights some of the most recent information on the cost-benefit of prevention programs.  PDF Format

 

For more information, contact the Southwest Prevention Center.