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Prevention success is a collaborative effort, stemming from a team of peers who are able to share a wide range of expertise, advice, and education.  This final segment promotes just that – partnering, collaborating, sharing, and growing.

DeJong and DeRestless Blog
With over 30 years of experience in the field, William DeJong, PhD, shares with us a weekly commentary on the ever-present obstacles of alcohol and other drug prevention. Dr. DeJong is the Executive Director of Research and Analysis at Outside The Classroom, and Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health.

Strategic Planning for Prevention Professionals on Campus
This publication explains and identifies key steps for planning institution-wide prevention plans, consistent with the U.S. Department of Education’s principles of effectiveness for prevention programs. Supported by research, the theories and ideas presented tackle the difficulty around creating a truly effective strategic plan for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse.

The Professional Development Institute
The Professional Development Institute is a unique leadership development program for higher education administrators working to reduce the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs.  Developed by leading prevention experts and in close partnership with NASPA, the program combines self-reflection, interactive dialogue, and practical application of learned skills to create an engaging learning experience.

2011 NASPA Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Intervention Conference
Please join us and other prevention leaders at the 2011 NASPA Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and Intervention Conference. This exciting learning and networking opportunity will be held at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay on January 13-15, 2011. The link below will lead you directly to their conference registration and information page.

Outside The Classroom: About Us
For over a decade, Outside The Classroom has been steadfast in its endeavor to strengthen the field of alcohol prevention. We provide institutional leaders and their students with the information and tools they need to develop well-informed, cost-effective strategies for reducing alcohol-related risk and preventing harm. Through our world-class expertise, tradition of innovation, and comprehensive approach, we offer unparalleled effectiveness in changing behavior and ensuring that prevention dollars are well spent. Please follow the link below to view a short video from the CEO and founder of Outside The Classroom, Brandon Busteed, as well as gain a deeper look into our mission and history as an organization.

Partner Stories
These short films were captured at our “Annual Research Summit” held at Babson College in June 2010.