Putting Community Engagement into Practice: What You Need to Know
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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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Working Together to Prevent Medicine Misuse
October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month and an important reminder that prevention starts at home and in our communities.
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Coalitions in Action: 1P Kids Succeed Coalition
Earlier this year, a new coalition formed in Payette County, Idaho with a vision to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and ready to succeed.
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How Assessment Paved the Way for Williamstown’s Smokefree Ordinance
How did Williamstown use assessment and data to successfully pass the region's first comprehensive smokefree policy?
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