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Are you a secondary school teacher?

Are you concerned about your students adopting risky behaviours such as substance addiction, cyberbullying, gambling, ...?

Would you like to learn more about the prevention of adolescent risk behaviours?

If so, we invite you to complete this ONLINE COURSE. Each unit is designed to build a school-based prevention system step-by-step, from understanding prevention to implementation and evaluation.

The platform allows flexible navigation through the units. However, we strongly recommend starting from the first unit and progressing step-by-step. This approach will help you build a high-quality, science-based school prevention system.

Upon completion, you will be able to assess what you have learned and receive a certificate to add to your Europass profile.

This online course complies with APA Inclusive Language Guidelines by ensuring respectful, neutral, and bias-free language. It also meets W3C Accessibility Standards by offering clear, structured, and easily navigable content.

All terms used in this material are used inclusively and refer to both sexes and all gender identities.

The term 'teachers' is used as a universal concept for all those who convey knowledge and support students in their learning and development.

Unit 1: Foundations of Prevention and Prevention Science

Module 1.1: What Is Prevention? Understanding Key Concepts

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Module 1.2: Types and Settings of Prevention

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We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Module 1.3: Introduction to Prevention Science

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We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Module 1.4: Theoretical Foundations of Prevention

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We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Module 1.5: Standards and Quality in Prevention

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We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (Source: UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Webinar: International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (Source: UNODC - Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs)
Building on our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse)
European drug prevention quality standards (EDPQS) (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))
International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization)

Unit 2: Introduction to Adolescent Risk Behaviours

Module 2.1: Overview of Adolescent Developmental Stages

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity (Source: UNICEF Innocenti)
Understanding Child Development: Milestones, Stages, and Growth (Source: LCH)
Pre-teen and teenage development: what to expect (Source: Raising Children Network)
The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity - A Compendium (Source: UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti)
Adolescent and young adult health (Source: World Health Organization)

Module 2.2: Understanding Risk and Protective Factors

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Understanding risk-taking behaviours in adolescence (Source: Brock University)
Video: The Science of Risk Factors (Source: Communities That Care)
Risk and Protective Factors Affecting Adolescent Reproductive Health in Developing Countries (Source: World Health Organization and John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
Review of key risk and protective factors for child development and wellbeing (Source: Australian Research Alliance for Children and Young People)

Module 2.3: School-Based Prevention Contexts

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Supportive School and Classroom Climate | Schoolwide SEL (Source: ThinkTV PBS)
Video: The Power of Relationships in Schools (Source: edutopia)
School-Based Prevention: Principles, Pillars, and Opportunities for School-Community Collaboration (Source: A Division for Advancing Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT))
Educating the whole child: Improving school climate to support student success (Source: Darling-Hammond, L., & Cook-Harvey, C. M. - Learning Policy Institute)
Targeted Intensive Tutoring Expanded Learning Time The Importance of Strong Relationships (Source: The Education Trust and MDRC)
Important Prevention and Response Strategies for Classroom Teachers(Source: Mann)
What works in prevention: Principles of effective prevention programs (Source: American Psychologist)
Key principles of effective prevention education (Source: PSHE Association)
Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates (Source: U.S. Department of Education)

Module 2.4: Evidence-Based Prevention Approaches

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Evidence-based Prevention Tools: What Works (Source: Joseph Neigel)
Building on our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse)
Applying the Principles of Prevention: What Do Prevention Practitioners Need to Know About What Works? (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Violence Prevention)
International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization)

Unit 3: Needs Assessment for Schools (15 hours)

Module 3.1: Importance of Needs Assessment

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We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

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Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: needs assessment overview (Source: Analisa McMillan)
Building on our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse)
ESPAD Report 2019 — Results from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (Source: European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA))

Module 3.2: Conducting Effective Assessments

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Designing a Survey (Source: SAGE Video)
Community Tool Box - Chapter 3. | Section 12. Conducting Interviews (Source: Center for for Community Health and Development - University of Kansas)
Community Tool Box - Chapter 3. | Section 6. Conducting Focus Groups (Source: Center for for Community Health and Development - University of Kansas)
Evaluation Instruments Bank (EIB) (Source: European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA))

Module 3.3: Data Interpretation & Priority Setting

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

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Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: How to Set SMART GOALS (with specific examples) (Source: Efficiency and Organization | Ruzanna Hernandez)
The Simplified Guide to Understanding Statistics in the Social Sciences, Part I: Numbers and Graphs (Source: Fancy Comma, LLC)
The Simplified Guide to Understanding Statistics in the Social Sciences, Part II: Reliability and Validity (Source: Fancy Comma, LLC)

Module 3.4: Engaging the School Community

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Overview of the Parent Engagement Framework (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Video: Dr. Joyce Epstein, NPC & EPA conference 2013 (Source: NPC Primary)
School-Based Prevention: Principles, Pillars, and Opportunities for School-Community Collaboration (Source: A Division for Advancing Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT))
Family-School Partnerships Framework (Source: Australian Government-Department of Education)
Meeting the needs of students with Community Schools (Source: National Education Association (NEA)
Families and Schools Together (Source: U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention)
Parent Engagement in Schools (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Families & Schools Together (Source: FAST)

Unit 4: Designing & Implementing School Prevention Systems (20 hours)

Module 4.1: Planning & Design of Prevention Programs

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: How to Set SMART GOALS (with specific examples) (Source: European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA))
Video: How to Develop a Program Logic Model (Source: AmeriCorps Knowledge Network)
Logic Models for Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Evidence-Based School Leadership Interventions (Source: RAND Corporation)
European drug prevention quality standards (EDPQS) (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))

Module 4.2: Selecting & Adapting Prevention Methods

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Fidelity and Adaptation (Source: IRL - Research and Science Course)
Building on our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse)
Xchange prevention registry (Source: European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA))

Module 4.3: Engaging & Training Key Stakeholders

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Perspectives - S01E05: Northampton Prevention Coalition (Source: Northampton High School technology department)
School-Based Prevention: Principles, Pillars, and Opportunities for School-Community Collaboration (Source: A Division for Advancing Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT))
Developing effective coalitions: an eight step guide (Source: Prevention Institute)

Module 4.4: Implementing & Troubleshooting Prevention Programs

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: What is Implementation Science? (Source: IRL - Research and Science Course)
Applying the Principles of Prevention: What Do Prevention Practitioners Need to Know About What Works? (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Violence Prevention)
A Guide to SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA))

Module 4.5: Monitoring Implementation

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Introduction to Implementation Part 4: Monitoring and Evaluating (Source: Centre for Effective Services)
Video: Action Steps for Monitoring Implementation & Impact of School Improvement Plans (Source: Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13)
How to Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (Source: Compass)

Unit 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Follow-Up (10 hours)

Module 5.1: Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Module 2: Video Segment 5: Program Evaluation (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Building on our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention (Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse)
How to Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (Source: Compass)
Evaluation Instruments Bank (EIB) (Source: European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA))
Guidelines for the evaluation of drug prevention: a manual for programme planners and evaluators (second edition) (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))
European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC): a handbook for decision-makers, opinion-makers and policy-makers in science-based prevention of substance use (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))

Module 5.2: Conducting Evaluations

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Webinar: Avoiding Evaluation Roadblock (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Guidelines for the evaluation of drug prevention: a manual for programme-planners and evaluators (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))
Guidelines for the evaluation of drug prevention: a manual for programme planners and evaluators (second edition) (Source: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA))
A Guide to Evaluating Prevention Programs (Source: The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking)

Module 5.3: Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

Learn

We recommend that you start this module by listening to this podcast. Next, you should read this document.

Practice

After listening to the podcast and reading the document, you are ready to practise with our AI trainer. To access our AI trainer, you must log in to ChatGPT. If you don't have an account, you can create a free account here. Once you have created your account and logged in, you can access our AI trainer here. If you do not see a box (prompt buttons or suggested prompts) in your language, simply type in your language: Let us start with the first scenario, to begin interacting with your AI trainer.

Evaluate

Now, it is time to assess your learning by answering this questionnaire. You will receive the results by email. If all your answers are correct, you are ready to move to the next module. Otherwise, we recommend that you review the content of this module again until you achieve 100% correct answers.

Resources

Video: Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) - Sustainability (Source: DCCCA)
School-Based Prevention: Principles, Pillars, and Opportunities for School-Community Collaboration (Source: A Division for Advancing Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT))
Applying the Principles of Prevention: What Do Prevention Practitioners Need to Know About What Works? (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Violence Prevention)
International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization)

Tool for Developing Your School's Prevention System

This detailed, step-by-step guide provides a framework for teachers to create, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school prevention system. By working through each section and referencing the relevant course modules, they can develop a plan that is tailored to their school's unique needs and context. The use of open-ended questions, tables, and prompts encourages active engagement and collaborative planning. The explicit inclusion of inclusivity and accessibility considerations reinforces the importance of equitable practices. This tool is designed to be a living document that is revisited and revised regularly as part of a continuous improvement cycle.

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