The UK PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance is a collaborative, interdisciplinary group of researchers, educators, clinicians, students, professionals, and community members that aims to improve the health and well-being of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. PREVENT is driven by and for the community.
Vision
To be a leader in community-engaged research that improves health in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond
Mission
Use community-engaged, evidence-informed approaches to support health promotion efforts through community partnerships, research, youth and young adult empowerment, advocacy, and hands-on experience for college students and future professionals.
Aims
- Support health for all through prevention, education, empowerment, and influence
- Deepen community relationships, partnerships, and collaboration
- Develop and implement high-quality, adaptive universal education and research
- Provide hands-on training opportunities for community members, faculty, staff, and students
Common Approaches Across Projects
- Youth empowerment
- Fostering community and university partnerships
- Unique community listening
- Community capacity building
- Responsive approaches