Prevention History
Prevention groups begin to rely on a national registry of evidence-based practices.
Prevention History
The Strengthening Families Program is developed and Communities that Care is implemented. Groundbreaking research from Drs. Hawkins and Catalano identifies Social Development Model and Risk and Protective Factor Theory for preventing adolescent drug and alcohol...
Prevention History
Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse is established by Executive Order of Governor Booth Gardner.
Prevention History
Community Mobilization is established by the legislature and funded in every county. Many use the Risk and Protective Factor Model.
Prevention History
The Washington State Legislature passes the Omnibus Substance Abuse Bill, creating the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement (VRDE) Account funding to combat youth and adult drug and alcohol use.
Prevention History
Congress passes the Drug-Free Schools Act.
