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Prevention Tools and Resources

Reducing the prevalence of self-directed harm and prohibited abusive or harmful acts in the military is a collaborative effort, which takes both leadership and Service member support and participation. This means that everyone has a role to play in prevention.

We have developed a toolbox of resources to aid and develop prevention efforts.

A guide to creating safe, stable, and supportive command environments
A comprehensive guide to strengthening prevention activities utilizing the GTO process
A streamlined version of the GTO guide to strengthening prevention activities utilizing the GTO process
A guide to the GTO evidence-based prevention process
Suggestions for developing and delivering prevention training, including tips for adapting existing programs
The guide adapts criteria used in the Department of Defense for universities to determine how their efforts align with best practices in prevention programs
 
 
   
In support of implementing IRC recommendation 2.3a, DoD collaborated with the CDC on this guide for implementing prevention activities at community and organizational levels in military environments