Linda Christensen Resources

You Can Make a Difference: Characteristics & Skills of the Effective Prevention Teacher

by Linda Christensen (Hazelden Foundation, 1992)

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Summary:

Prevention programs are popping up across the country in schools, churches, and community organizations.  This booklet is a guide for educators and other professionals who are involved in prevention programs and is specifically geared toward those who will have a teaching role.  It is divided into five main sections:

• Characteristics of the Effective Prevention Teacher
• Skills of the Effective Prevention Teacher
• A self-test for assessing your own characteristics, skills, knowledge and attitudes
• A guide to setting goals to achieve greater expertise as an effective prevention teacher
• Bibliography and Resources

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

This booklet is produced in conjunction with the Johnson Institute (a leader in early intervention/prevention) and the Hazelden Foundation (a leader in substance abuse education).  The information on “Why Kids Use,” “Life Skills,” and “Characteristics of the Effective Prevention Teacher” provide clear guidelines to a new practitioner.  It is a helpful overview resource geared directly towards educators and other professionals involved in a prevention program.