BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES WITH PREP
Prevention is a shared responsibility. Partner with PREP National or Long Island P.R.E.P. to bring violence prevention education, professional development, and individualized support to your school or organization.
Together, we can turn awareness into action.
Violence awareness & prevention.
Recognize the warning signs. Address the root causes. Build safer communities.
Prevention begins long before a crisis occurs. Our integrated approach helps young people, educators, families, and organizations turn awareness into meaningful action.
Violence prevention starts with awareness.
See how prevention education, early intervention and community support work together.
Watch the official PREP video, then explore the programs and prevention framework below.
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Effective prevention starts with education, connection, and recognizing concerns before they become crises.
Long Island P.R.E.P. and PREP National bring together prevention education, individualized early intervention, adult professional development, and community engagement to strengthen protective factors around young people.
Our mission is to help build safer, stronger communities through education, awareness, and action—not simply respond after harm occurs.
Four connected pathways. One shared goal.
Practical programs, meaningful intervention, stronger communities. Each pathway plays a distinct role in preventing violence and supporting safer choices.
RICAPP
A proactive, data-driven system for identifying concerns early, creating individualized plans, and coordinating support.
- Identify warning signs and risk factors
- Individualized action plans and goals
- Track progress and outcomes
- Improve communication with families and support teams
- Resource library and ongoing support
PREP for Life
Age-appropriate prevention education that builds awareness, resilience, positive relationships, and healthier decision-making.
- Gang and violence awareness
- Conflict resolution and healthy relationships
- Digital literacy and online dangers
- Bullying prevention
- Healthy decision-making and life skills
PREP Academy
Training that equips educators, parents, and community professionals to recognize risks and support young people.
- Asynchronous courses and live workshops
- CTLE-eligible for New York State educators
- Practical, real-world strategies
- Violence prevention, mental wellness, digital safety, and more
Outreach & partnerships
Bringing prevention education and support directly to schools, youth organizations, veterans groups, faith-based organizations, and community settings.
- Motivational speakers and presentations
- Student, parent, and staff programs
- Collaborative partnerships
- Flexible delivery across community settings
Four cornerstones. Stronger youth. Safer communities.
These interconnected influences shape choices, environments, and opportunities for positive support.
Peer pressure
Promote healthy peer relationships, resistance to negative influences, and a sense of belonging and support.
Misinformation
Help young people evaluate information, think critically, and make informed decisions.
Access & exposure
Encourage safe, supportive environments, reduced exposure to risk, and healthy habits.
Parent involvement
Strengthen open communication, positive relationships, guidance, and accountability.
These cornerstones connect our curriculum, intervention systems, professional learning, and community partnerships.
Awareness becomes action. Action strengthens support.
Build awareness
PREP for Life develops knowledge, practical skills, and prevention awareness.
Identify and intervene
RICAPP helps teams recognize needs, coordinate plans, and monitor progress.
Strengthen support
PREP Academy equips the adults and organizations surrounding young people.
Prevention is a shared responsibility.
Partner with Long Island P.R.E.P. or PREP National to bring violence prevention education, professional development, and individualized support to your school or organization.
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