Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce


Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce is part of a Department of Defense program that analyzes data and metrics to identify gaps and identify where more resources are needed to prevent harmful behaviors including sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, child abuse, and suicide. This approach focuses on shared risk factors to foster healthier command climates, leading to enhanced readiness and a greater ability for service members to execute critical missions.

To learn more about the Department’s integrated prevention strategy, review the DoD Prevention Plan of Action 2.0.

 
 
 
Sexual Violence Prevention Self-Directed Harm Prevention Workplace Violence Prevention Family Violence and Abuse Prevention

How We Help

A culture of prevention refers to the organization’s readiness to address harmful behaviors through a preventive rather than reactive approach. Leaders can promote a culture of prevention by:

  • Encouraging healthy habits, empathy, communication and help-seeking
  • Cultivating values of inclusivity, connectedness, dignity and respect
  • Ensuring access, equity, rights and engagement

Organizational impact

We help the Virginia National Guard by:

  • Establishing an adaptive, integrated prevention system to reduce harm
  • Strengthening cohesion across the force
  • Adding dedicated and trained resources to support the National Guard prevention system
  • Ensuring the prevention process is data-driven and expert-led

Training we provide

We can provide training and information, including:

  • Helping leaders build healthy climates and create environments free from abuse and harm
  • Developing life skills
  • Resisting peer pressure
  • Developing problem-solving skills
  • Learning about healthy relationships
  • Strengthening access to financial support

Training Materials 

https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/pages/LeaderResources.html

Where We help

Primary Prevention Specialists across the Commonwealth of Virginia collaborate with the command team and leaders at all tactical levels to provide resources and education on harmful behaviors and mitigation, including:

  • Self harm/ Suicide
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Assault
  • Workplace Violence
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Child Abuse

We’ll equip you to deliver informed prevention messages in formal and informal settings, enabling you to have a respectful conversation and foster unit cohesion, retention and overall wellness in your unit.

CONTACT US

General mailbox: 
ng.va.vaarng.mbx.ippw@army.mil

Additional Resources

  • Army Suicide Prevention Program - Leaders Guide (CAC required) - Suicide prevention in the Army requires active engagement by leaders at every level. The resources listed below will help you implement your Suicide Prevention Program.
 
  • Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) - The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) connects Virginia’s veterans and their families to federal and state benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned.
 
  • Help 1 RVA - This a great resource for anyone looking for free or reduced-cost services like food, housing, childcare, and work. This search is based on zip code, so all resources are local.