ITI Musings Blog

In prevention work, transformation is rarely linear. Whether we’re guiding teens away from destructive decisions or helping advisors...

We’re told, “We can’t afford it.” In reality, underfunding evidence-based prevention programs isn’t saving money—it’s creating bigger,...

SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and SADD Chapters What Is SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)?   Imagine having a...

SADD advisors step into a fresh year of opportunities—and challenges—to guide students in prevention, leadership, and making positive choices.

Working with youth is more than simply showing up—it’s about how  you show up. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, advisor, or mentor, the...

In the world of youth leadership and prevention programming, we often ask: How do we effectively motivate young people to lead with...

We find ourselves at a crossroads in school-based prevention strategies. Despite decades of research, many schools continue to rely on...

As our society becomes more structured and achievement-oriented, youth increasingly find themselves in environments with rigid schedules...

As #PreventionMonth enters its last week, this is an ideal time to acknowledge that prevention programs and campaigns focusing on...

Youth prevention efforts often focus on  external  factors—education, resources, or policies intended to guide young people toward...

The ITI Empowerment Model, a simple framework that prioritizes youth engagement, capacity building, and creating meaningful opportunities for youth to take action.

So there we were, in the quad on a grassy lawn about to begin a new exercise. This one was supposed to be tough...

Here is another Google discovery. This post was written by former ITI participant/facilitator, Conlin Durbin. You may find his original...

The ITI facilitation team has been privileged to work with thousands of Indiana youth and adult participants through the years. While we'll