Social Justice, Cultural Humility, Ethics, and Equity in the Planning and Implementation of Evidence-Based Prevention Interventions

This is a comprehensive resource developed by Community Coalitions and Collaborators workgroup of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network. It focuses on integrating social justice, cultural humility, ethics, and equity into the planning and implementation of evidence-based prevention interventions. The workbook is structured around the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and the Prevention Think Tank Code of Ethical Standards, providing a step-by-step guide for professionals in the field.

Key sections include:

• Introduction: Overview of the importance of ethics, social justice, and cultural humility in prevention.
• Cultural Humility: Principles and practices for understanding and respecting diverse cultures.
• Capacity Building: Strategies for engaging community resources and addressing systemic inequities.
• Ethics and Social Justice: Intersection of ethical principles with social justice to ensure equitable prevention efforts.
• Data Equity: Ethical considerations in data collection and analysis to avoid reinforcing biases.
• Implementation and Sustainability: Best practices for sustaining prevention initiatives with a focus on community involvement and innovation.
• Planning Resources: Tools and guidelines for effective prevention planning with an equity lens.

This workbook is designed to support prevention professionals in creating inclusive, ethical, and effective prevention programs that address the needs of diverse communities.