The Prevention Leaders Podcast
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Prevention's Professional Standards [#17]
38 min
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This episode of The Prevention Leaders Podcast explores the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into prevention's professional standards. It examines how these concepts are embedded in the code of ethics and the Strategic Prevention Framework. The discussion highlights the importance of intentionally improving health equity within prevention practice.
Key takeaways
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be at the forefront of prevention practice.
- Prevention's code of ethics and the Strategic Prevention Framework inherently include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Be intentional about improving health equity in prevention work.
- Understand the 'why' and 'how' of applying DEI principles in prevention.
Show notes
Although we have a number of buzzwords focused on diversity and cultural inclusion, this topic should have always been at the forefront of our minds. In fact, when you truly examine our code of ethics and the Strategic Prevention Framework, is it obvious that diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our professional standards?
This episode places a spotlight on the WHY and HOW we can be intentional about improving health equity in our prevention practice.
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