Market Research Report: Prevention Strategies

Company Overview

Name

Prevention Strategies

Mission of the Company

Prevention Strategies aims to promote the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of best practices to improve the well-being of athletes and young adults by translating prevention science into effective programs, policies, and practices. The company collaborates with various organizations to provide educational resources and support through evidence-based programs.

Founding Details

Founded by: David L. Wyrick, PhD, Melodie Fearnow-Kenney, PhD, and Cheryl Haworth Wyrick, PhD.

Launched: 2006 with UNC Greensboro.

Key People

David L. Wyrick, PhD - Founder

Melodie Fearnow-Kenney, PhD - Research Partner

Cheryl Haworth Wyrick, PhD - Research Partner

Headquarters

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Company Profile

Prevention Strategies is known for its innovative approach in utilizing prevention science to create impactful educational programs and tools. The company works closely with institutions and organizations to develop interventions and training that are evidence-based and scientifically validated.

Products

High-Level Description of Products

Prevention Strategies offers a range of products that are focused on improving health and well-being through evidence-based educational programs targeting high-risk behaviors and enhancing tools for student-athletes, high school students, and community organizations.

Key Products and Features

1. myPlaybook

Description: Evidence-based wellness program for student-athletes.

Features: Promotes health and well-being, provides education on alcohol and drug use prevention.

2. itMatters

Description: Web-based behavioral interventions for college students.

Features: Targets alcohol misuse and sexual risk behaviors, includes modules on sleep wellness, mental health, and sexual violence prevention.

3. GUIDE (Guiding Universities in Demonstrating Empathy)

Description: Empathic communications training for college faculty and staff.

Features: Training program to enable effective student support conversations.

4. Braincare

Description: Online educational program for concussion awareness.

Features: Promotes concussion reporting and awareness among collegiate student-athletes.

5. Moving On!

Description: Program to help student-athletes transition to life after sports.

Features: Supports health management and life skills post-college athletics.

6. PhotovoiceKit

Description: Community toolkit combining photography, dialogue, and social action.

Features: Facilitates addressing community issues through visual storytelling.

7. WorkWell

Description: mHealth app targeting opioid prescription misuse.

Features: Focused on preventing misuse and promoting healthy practices among at-risk workers.

Recent Developments

Recent Initiatives and Partnerships

Arkansas Youth Drug-Use Reduction Program Collaboration: Prevention Strategies partnered with this program to address youth drug and opioid use.

R01 Grant from the National Institute on Drug Use: A five-year grant awarded for developing first-of-its-kind prevention interventions through stakeholder engagement.

New Product Feature Additions

No information on new features for existing products is available.

New Partnerships

NCAA Sport Science Institute, NAIA, NFL Foundation, D.A.R.E. America: Various partnerships have been formed for developing health and wellness programs and student-athlete mental wellness support.

Hilinski’s Hope Foundation, U.S. Center for SafeSport, USADA: Collaborations focus on mental health advocacy, athlete well-being, and anti-doping education.