Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

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What should you do when selecting a prevention program?

Select the program with community input.
Base decision on what other prevention programs are doing.
Base selection on the prevention literature.
Select a universal-based approach.

The correct answer is: Select the program with community input.

Selecting a prevention program with community input is essential because community engagement ensures that the chosen program is relevant, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of the population it aims to serve. Involving community members in the selection process fosters ownership, increases buy-in, and enhances the likelihood of successful implementation. Moreover, community insights can highlight unique challenges and strengths that may not be evident when looking solely at research or literature. In contrast, while drawing upon prevention literature provides valuable evidence and insights, it may not fully account for local context or community dynamics. Similarly, basing decisions on what other programs are doing can lead to a lack of originality or relevance if those programs don’t align with the specific needs of your community. Finally, while selecting a universal-based approach can be beneficial for reaching a broad audience, it may not address specific subgroups effectively, making community input pivotal in achieving targeted outcomes.