Building Coalition Readiness to Implement New Programs or Policies

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Building Coalition Readiness to Implement New Programs or Policies
What does it really mean for your coalition to be ready to implement a new strategy, program, or policy?

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Highlights from the 2025 Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference
The annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) Conference took place in mid-October, bringing together prevention professionals, coalition leaders, and community partners from across the state of Kansas for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration.

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From Campus to Community, CADCA and University of Guayaquil Lead the Way in Ecuador
CADCA is proud to announce a new framework agreement for interinstitutional cooperation with the University of Guayaquil, marking an important milestone in advancing substance use prevention and community coalition development in Ecuador.

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Working Together to Prevent Medicine Misuse
October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month and an important reminder that prevention starts at home and in our communities.

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Coalitions in Action: 1P Kids Succeed Coalition
Earlier this year, a new coalition formed in Payette County, Idaho with a vision to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and ready to succeed.

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How Assessment Paved the Way for Williamstown’s Smokefree Ordinance
How did Williamstown use assessment and data to successfully pass the region's first comprehensive smokefree policy?
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CADCA Coordinates Letter to Congress in Support of Closing the Hemp Loophole
This week, 81 national and state public health, medical, law enforcement, and consumer protection organizations signed onto a letter urging Congress to include language in the final FY 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill to close the hemp loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Takeaways from the National Conference on Tobacco or Health
In August 2025, five CADCA staff members attended the National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) in Chicago, Illinois. As one of the largest national gatherings for tobacco prevention professionals, the conference brought together leaders, practitioners, and advocates to share strategies and strengthen connections across the field.

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Conducting Store Assessments in Alcohol Outlets
Through the Retail Alcohol Data (RAD) Collaborative, 31 community coalitions across 15 states visited 2,368 stores to collect data on alcohol pricing, placement, and promotion.

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Coalitions in Action: Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together
Since its start in 2016, the Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) Coalition has made a name for itself as a powerhouse for prevention and building community connections. What started as a taskforce addressing opioid misuse has grown into a well-rounded, youth-focused coalition grounded in public health, compassion, and evidence-based practices.

