Early Protection-Early Prevention in A.V.E.R.T. First™
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Early Prevention is the proactive step of reducing Health Associated Risks and Manifestations and their Impact, before they even have the chance for the individual to become majorly impacted by the issue. In A.V.E.R.T. First™, this means empowering participants to spot vulnerabilities in daily life and apply simple, protective measures that cut off harm at the root. Prevention can take many forms—checking in with someone before isolation deepens, addressing a brewing conflict before it escalates, or setting clear personal boundaries that stop unhealthy patterns. Unlike emergency response, Early Prevention focuses on shaping the conditions that keep people safe, resilient, and connected. By practicing Early Prevention, participants help create communities where harm is less likely to take hold at all
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Early Protection means putting safeguards in place before Health Associated Risks and Manifestations and their Impact has a chance to grow or spread. Just as wearing a seatbelt prepares you for an unexpected impact, Early Protection strategies prepare individuals and communities to buffer against risk. In A.V.E.R.T. First™, Early Protection includes teaching participants how to establish safe environments, encourage protective habits, and reduce exposure to known dangers. This can look like creating supportive peer networks, reinforcing positive coping tools, or removing immediate hazards in a crisis. By focusing on protective actions at the front end, participants build resilience and strengthen their readiness to respond effectively when threats emerge.
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