Silence Hurts
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women

Module 6: Prevention and Early Intervention - Page 5 of 14

Prevention Education

Education programs equip people with vital information for understanding substance misuse, violence, and mental health problems. They also teach participants important social skills, such as healthy coping mechanisms. Educational activities include lectures, group discussions, audiovisuals, and question and answer sessions.

Educational approaches need to be implemented that encourage healthy living, coping mechanisms, assertiveness training, and self-empowerment. They also need to address issues such as loss, fear, and isolation. Effective programs are culturally sensitive and use a variety of teaching methods, such as exercises and discussions, rather than lectures.

Examples of prevention education programs include:

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