How Leadership Shows Up in Strong Coalitions
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How Leadership Shows Up in Strong Coalitions
CADCA recently hosted the seventh webinar in our 18-part Competencies in Focus webinar series, continuing the conversation around what it truly takes for coalitions to be effective and sustainable. This session focused on the Leadership competency, which is needed to navigate change and maintain a shared vision over time.
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CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and Coalition Development Conference in San Juan
CADCA and ASSMCA, Puerto Rico’s government agency for Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration, brought together more than 250 youth leaders, adult service providers, and community partners for a two-day training conference in San Juan on November 20-21, 2025. This event is part of our continued partnership with ASSMCA and reflects our shared commitment to expanding coalition development across Puerto Rico.
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A Look Inside the National Coalition Academy
Coalitions from across the country participate in CADCA’s National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) to build upon their prevention efforts and bring more clarity to the complex work they face every day. The experience leaves participants feeling more prepared and supported in the work they do. We spoke with two coalitions who recently completed the NCA™ to learn what stood out and how the Academy is shaping their work moving forward.
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Putting Community Engagement into Practice: What You Need to Know
Last week, we continued our Competencies in Focus webinar series with a deep dive into the Community Engagement competency. Led by Zara Petković from Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Public Health Systems Science, Dr. Brett Maricque from the McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine, and CADCA Trainer Kristina Clark, the session explored what it takes to build meaningful relationships that support long-term prevention success.
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Meet the 2025-2026 Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council
CADCA and Upstream Kansas are proud to introduce the members of the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council.
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Spotlight on Africa: What Community Coalitions Are Accomplishing Abroad
Across Africa, coalitions are bringing together communities to improve prevention and promote healthier futures. Through local partnerships, education, and outreach, these groups are implementing evidence-based strategies to address the unique substance use challenges facing their communities.
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National Association of Attorneys General Letter to Congress
On Oct. 24, the National Association of Attorneys General released a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging for the closure of the hemp loophole, created by a provision in the 2018 Farm Bill that has resulted in the proliferation of hemp-derived THC and other intoxicating products throughout the country.
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Building Coalition Readiness to Implement New Programs or Policies
What does it really mean for your coalition to be ready to implement a new strategy, program, or policy?
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Highlights from the 2025 Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference
The annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) Conference took place in mid-October, bringing together prevention professionals, coalition leaders, and community partners from across the state of Kansas for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
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From Campus to Community, CADCA and University of Guayaquil Lead the Way in Ecuador
CADCA is proud to announce a new framework agreement for interinstitutional cooperation with the University of Guayaquil, marking an important milestone in advancing substance use prevention and community coalition development in Ecuador.
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