Welcome!

The programs of Prevention and Community Services share a set of guiding principles that serve as the framework for all programs and are woven throughout our services and practices.

In the Division of Prevention and Community Services we believe in practices that:

• Advance strength-based, not fear-based approaches;

• Embrace diversity of staff, community partners, and program participants;

• Mobilize communities by engaging local expertise and building consensus;

• Promote sexual health and reproductive choices;

• Reduce health disparities and promote health equity;

   

• Support cultural competency and responsiveness, and

   

• We utilize a continuum that includes primary prevention approaches and a harm reduction framework