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Resource: Prevention With Purpose: A Resource for Faculty Members 

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This guide (PDF, 8 pages) identifies ways that faculty members can contribute to substance misuse prevention efforts and promote the health and safety of the campus community. Because faculty members interact regularly and directly with students, they are uniquely positioned to recognize students in distress from substance misuse and to intervene when they need it most. Beyond supporting students when they are in distress, there are important steps faculty members can take before students develop problems. Effective, evidence-based prevention efforts result in fewer students experiencing substance-related problems and an improved learning environment in the classroom. These efforts are most successful when all members of the campus community, including faculty members, are actively involved. Learn more(PDF, 8 pages)

Resource: Unintentional Fire and Burn Prevention Resource Guide 

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This resource guide (PDF, 10 pages) provides fire and burn prevention resources to help state, jurisdiction, and local health departments and their partners expand their prevention efforts. Learn more (PDF, 10 pages).

Resource: Education Rights Poster (for Parents) 

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This poster (PDF, 1 page) helps parents understand the McKinney-Vento Act and the rights it may grant their children. The poster also describes situations under which a family might be covered under the McKinney-Vento Act. Learn more.

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Adolescent Health
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Adolescence is an important time for promoting health and preventing disease.

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