A focus on shared risk and protective factors can better shape our approach to prevention, breaking down the silos of an issue-specific approach. By recognizing the efficiencies of a shared risk and protective factor model, agencies can establish a clear narrative and streamline activities and funding, resulting in reduced strain on the prevention workforce. As gambling opportunities expand nationwide, integration of problem gambling into broader prevention frameworks is critical. This session will share learnings from Virginia’s efforts to develop a cohesive prevention program and how learnings informed a revitalized state prevention program for ongoing service delivery under the block grant.
