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Kansas Youth Leaders Awarded Scholarships to Attend CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

Kansas Youth Leaders Awarded Scholarships to Attend CADCA’s 3...

CADCA is excited to announce that 16 youth leaders from the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council (KYPAC) were offered a scholarship to attend its 35th Annual National Leadership Forum, February 3-6, in National Harbor, MD. The conference featured...

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Kansas Youth Leaders Awarded Scholarships to Attend CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

Kansas Youth Leaders Awarded Scholarships to Attend CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

CADCA is excited to announce that 16 youth leaders from the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council (KYPAC) were offered a scholarship to attend its 35th Annual National Leadership Forum, February 3-6, in National Harbor, MD. The conference featured training sessions and networking opportunities specifically tailored for youth, allowing them to connect with fellow youth leaders and engage in development opportunities directly related to...

Highlights from CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

Highlights from CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

CADCA recently wrapped up its 35th Annual National Leadership Forum, taking place February 3-6, in National Harbor, MD. The event brought together approximately 4,300 prevention professionals including nearly 600 youth attendees to participate in hundreds of education sessions and events and engage in countless networking opportunities.

Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge

Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge

Every year, CADCA hosts a Dose of Prevention Challenge in partnership with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Stop Medicine Abuse campaign. We are excited to announce the 2024 winner and runners-up of the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge.

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Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator! 

Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator! 

CADCA’s Youth Leadership (YL) team is now accepting proposals for an external evaluator to assess our extended-duration programs.

Learning Naloxone Administration through VR Technology

Learning Naloxone Administration through VR Technology

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is rapidly reshaping educational experiences in areas previously limited to traditional methods, such as healthcare and safety training.

The Transformation of Recreo 3 in Duran, Ecuador

The Transformation of Recreo 3 in Duran, Ecuador

In the vibrant essence of Durán cantón, Guayas province, a tenacious community has woven a story of hope and transformation.

Youth Empowerment and Community Leadership in Latin America: CADCA’s Global Impact

Youth Empowerment and Community Leadership in Latin America: CADCA’s Global Impact

In recent years, CADCA has expanded its coalition-building efforts across Latin America, with a particular focus on empowering youth leaders to tackle pressing community issues.

DEA and CADCA Partner on 2024 National Family Summit on Fentanyl

DEA and CADCA Partner on 2024 National Family Summit on Fentanyl

Held on November 14-15, the event brought together 125 attendees to provide support to families affected by the fentanyl crisis through specialized tracks, workshops, and resources.

Reflecting on a Successful Drug Take Back Day

Reflecting on a Successful Drug Take Back Day

On October 26, CADCA partnered with the City of Alexandria on Drug Take Back Day, part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to encourage residents and the broader community to safely dispose of their unexpired or unwanted medications.

Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas

Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas

It was late 2009 when the CRESER NGO team found a group of people interested in forming a community coalition under the CADCA model in the Las Palmeras community in the Yarinacocha district, Coronel Portillo Province, Ucayali Department, Peru.

GHEA Trains at Kentucky Youth Summit

GHEA Trains at Kentucky Youth Summit

CADCA’s Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) had the pleasure of training at Casey County Coalition’s Kentucky Youth Summit. This training aimed to educate youth on the importance of comprehensive, holistic k-12 commercial tobacco-free school policies and empower youth to advocate for healthier school environments.

CADCA Presents Effective Community Approaches to Substance Use Prevention at Timmins Summit in Canada

CADCA Presents Effective Community Approaches to Substance Use Prevention at Timmins Summit in Canada

Between January 2016 and March 2024, there were more than 47,000 opioid related deaths in Canada, highlighting the need for practical, community-based solutions to address this crucial matter.

Apply Now for the Major General Arthur T. Dean Chairman’s Award 2025!

Apply Now for the Major General Arthur T. Dean Chairman’s Award 2025!

Empowering Change in Puerto Rico: Highlights from the 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference

Empowering Change in Puerto Rico: Highlights from the 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference

On Saturday, September 14, CADCA hosted its 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference in Puerto Rico, bringing together nearly 100 attendees dedicated to addressing key issues like the opioid epidemic, fentanyl, and tobacco prevention.

CADCA Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

CADCA Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

CADCA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the organization. This year, 76 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work, compared to 57 percent of employees at the average U.S. company.