About Us
Formed in 1980, the Prevention Institute is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Prevention Institute is guided by Members of the Corporation, a Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Committee, and a Program Advisory Committee.
We pay tribute and extend our gratitude to the founders of the Prevention Institute who saw the need to focus on the promotion of primary prevention. Their vision and determination to develop an organization that would bridge the gap between research and programming, and transfer knowledge about the prevention of disabilities in children to the public and professionals became a reality. In 2005, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
Our Mission, “To Reduce the Occurrence of Disabling Conditions in Children” along with our slogan “Our Goal is Healthy Children”, help guide the Institute’s work. We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities, have the right to be as healthy as possible. Prevention programs and services are provided to parents, future parents, students, professionals, community groups, and the general public. The Prevention Institute is strongly committed to networking and partnering in projects that further prevention efforts, and actively pursue linkages to ensure a coordinated approach to prevention planning.
The Prevention Institute is located in the Kinsmen Children’s Centre at 1319 Colony Street in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For more information on the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, please refer to our Annual Report and History Booklet found under our Resources Section.
Guiding Principles
- Child-centered support for families, delivered with compassion and professionalism, engendering hope
- Excellence
- Knowledge transfer that meets identified needs and reflects current, evidence-based information
- Embracing diversity
- Community capacity building
- Collaborating with stakeholders to build community partnerships
- A healthy and effective work environment for employees that rewards integrity, commitment to the Prevention Institute’s vision, professionalism, responsibility, accountability, and team work
Primary Prevention
Communications
Local newspapers, radio, and television stations are used to air commercials and public service announcements.
Professionals and community members can access various prevention topics at www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca.
Community Development
The Prevention Institute supports and facilitates a community development approach in each of its program areas.
Education
Prevention messages are promoted through a variety of community education programs. Presentations, displays, and training at professional and public events continue to be a significant component of the Prevention Institute’s work.
Information Services
Print and audio-visual resources are gathered and/or developed and then distributed. Many of the Prevention Institute's resources are used throughout Saskatchewan, nationally, and internationally.
Program Areas
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- Child Injury Prevention
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Parenting Education
- Prenatal and Infant Health
Research and Evaluation
The Prevention Institute strives for continuous program improvement by implementing program process and outcome evaluation. All programs and projects use best evidence to inform planning and development.
Special Projects
The Prevention Institute is involved in several provincial and national strategies and partnerships, at times serving as the lead agency and coordinating a variety of special projects. Some past and present projects include the Northern Needs Assessment; National Strategy on Shaken Baby Syndrome; CAPC/CPNP National Projects Fund Sponsors’ Forum; a Parenting Program sponsored Attachment Workshop; Aboriginal Parent Education Resource Project; Alcohol Risk Assessment Project; and Attachment Resource Kit Project.
