Prioritizing Prevention: Translating Science to Practice

Planning for the Best Year in 2025– Season 2, Episode 11

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle speaks with April Schweinhart, Senior Research Scientist at Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) and Ryley Jones, Program Manager at PreventionFIRST! In this discussion, we explored key aspects of strategic planning and professional development for prevention professionals. The conversation highlighted the importance of starting with a clear needs assessment, navigating the strategic planning process, and staying aligned with organizational goals to avoid mission creep. Additionally, we discussed essential skills, strategies for overcoming career challenges, and tools for professional growth to support prevention work in 2025 and beyond.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Employee Development Plan


• OCAM Network


• Ohio Prevention Professionals Association


• Problem Gambling Network of Ohio


• YouThrive


• SPF Phases


• Planning


• Strategic Prevention Framework


• Assessment


• Introduction to Needs Assessment


• SPF-PFS Logic Chain Quick Guide (PDF version)


• SPF-PFS Logic Chain Quick Guide (MS Word version)


• SPF-PFS Community Strategic Plan Map Template 11x17 (annotated version 4-10-2018)

SPF-PFS Community Strategic Plan Map Template 11x17 (MS Word version 4-10-2018)