WHAT WE DO

Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)

The coalition uses the SPF, a five-step planning process to guide the selection, implementation, and evaluation of effective, culturally appropriate, and sustainable prevention activities.

SPF STEPS

SPF steps require communities to systematically:

Five-step Strategic Prevention Framework in a cycle. 1. Assess prevention needs based on data. 2. Build prevention capacity. 3. Develop a strategic plan. 4. Implement effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices. 5. Evaluate efforts for outcomes. With each step, consider sustainability and culturual competence.

COALITION STRATEGIES for Community Change

PROVIDING INFORMATION

ENHANCING SKILLS

PROVIDING SUPPORT

ENHANCING ACCESS / REDUCING BARRIERS

CHANGING
CONSEQUENCES

CHANGING
PHYSICAL DESIGN

MODIFYING /
CHANGING POLICY