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Thursday, 25 August 2011 11:02

The Ward 1 & 2 DC Prevention Center (DCPC) serves as a dynamic hub that engages, supports, and helps connect the many community elements that are needed for promoting healthy children, youth, and families as well as a drug-free District of Columbia.

The DCPC is designed to strengthen and mobilize communities to prevent substance abuse amongst youth in Wards 1 and 2.

The DCPC is designed to:

  • Disseminate Education & Increase Awareness about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;
  • Identify Community Leaders & Build Community Prevention Networks to prevent substance abuse in their communities;
  • Facilitate Community Conversations & Coordinate Community Forums to strengthen community capacity and address priority risk and protective factors; and
  • Provide Training &Technical Assistance for Community Prevention Networks.

For more information contact:

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Program Coordinator
202.319.2263

or

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Community Organizer
202.319.3085

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