About Prevention
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2012 Exemplary Awards
Call for Applications for the 2012 National Exemplary Award
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Don't Assume It's Not Your Teen Video
ASAPP's Promise of Fulton County has created a short video for parents about the issue of prescription drug abuse as well as tools for reducing teen access to prescription drugs.
2012 Prevention Guidelines
The 2012 Prevention Guidelines 
replace the 2009 guidelines and should be maintained at each program site as a reference guide.
Power of Parenting Brochures
Three printable, easy to read, trifold brochures with practical information and resources for parents and those who work with families.
Prevention Strategic Plan
First ever Prevention Strategic Plan to guide statewide prevention efforts in New York State. Refer to 2010 Prevention Strategic Plan for more information.
Through its Bureau of Prevention, OASAS leads New York state's efforts to prevent alcohol and other drug problems. These efforts entail the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, resources and services in the areas of prevention. This is achieved by working in partnership with key policymakers, the provider network, individuals, families and communities to create and promote a framework that supports safe and healthy environments. The framework that has evolved to date is both comprehensive and research-based.
The actual delivery of prevention services in New York state is effected through a system consisting of some 180 providers, operating in a variety of settings, including in schools, at community-based organizations and embedded in the community at large. The providers deliver a wide range of services including evidence-based education programs, skills development workshops, training sessions for parents, teachers, and other professionals, positive alternative activities for youth and policy change and enforcement efforts to reduce underage drinking.
Please use the e-mail address below to send a question or request directly to the staff of the Bureau of Prevention. We will make every attempt to respond to your request within 48 hours.