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Applying a Shared Risk and Protective Factor Framework
January 8 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Risk and protective factors in primary prevention, also known as “intervening variables,” are fundamental in the day-to-day work of a primary prevention professional. A working knowledge of risk and protective factors is critical, and a mastered understanding is preferred. What’s next after that? Can we do more with aligning risk and protective factors in our primary prevention efforts?
This advanced training session will explore the shared risk and protective factor framework through the lens of substance use disorder (SUD) primary prevention. Participants will learn the many applications of a shared risk and protective factor framework as well as best practices for implementation. Through this approach, primary prevention can simultaneously prioritize multiple behavioral health efforts (including mental health promotion, suicide prevention, violence prevention, etc.) and/or SUD prevention outcomes. A shared risk and protective factor framework is also ideal for navigating sustainability efforts, collaborating with sector partners, and braiding prevention funding for a streamlined community-based approach. Finally, participants will be able to align considerations for a shared risk and protective factor framework with the social drivers of health, ensuring that health equity is also prioritized through these efforts.
About the Presenters
Elizabeth Cayden (she/her) entered the prevention field in 2014 as a National Fellow within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) workforce development program. Following the completion of her graduate degree and fellowship at the National Association for Substance Abuse and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) in Washington, DC, Lizzie relocated to the west coast with the goal of continuing in the prevention field. A trained epidemiologist and public health subject matter expert, Lizzie has supported substance use prevention and suicide prevention services for counties, statewide and national systems, coalitions, Tribal communities, community-based organizations, and local prevention grantees. She currently lives in Washington State, where she advocates for systemic improvements to the behavioral healthcare system, supports LGBTQ+ community-based efforts, and addresses the stigma encountered by those with lived experience. Lizzie is currently serving as the Project Director for the Advance Behavioral Health Prevention California (ABHPC) statewide training and technical assistance program.
Amanda Montgomery (she/her) is a highly experienced professional with a strong track record of over 20 years in community and system change. She received the NASADAD National Award for Innovative Substance Abuse and Mental Health Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies. The award recognized her exceptional contribution to co-authoring three youth-driven prevention programs and school-based curricula. Applying Risk and Protective factor theory and research, she designs prevention and early intervention models and curricula that demonstrate organizational change and student impact.
Amanda’s expertise spans various fields, including higher education, early childhood mental health services, substance use disorder prevention, K-12 schools, and child abuse and neglect prevention efforts. In her most recent work in higher education, Amanda focuses on system change to bridge equity gaps and bring California’s Community College’s Vision for Success into reality through the Guided Pathways framework. Her unwavering dedication to improving economic mobility and addressing social drivers of education highlights her passion for ensuring equitable opportunities and success for all.
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