May 23rd 6:30pm Crime Prevention Meeting email info@communityaidofwa.com for link
About Community Aid Of Washington
Our Mission
Our Programs
Our Programs
At Community Aid of Washington, our mission is to provide prevention education and community empowerment by following the evidence-based Communities That Care model.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs and services in the King County area to include community mobilization, prevention education and intervention. Our programs follow the OJJDP Gang Prevention Model.
Our Impact
Our Programs
Our Impact
At Community Aid of Washington, we understand that crime prevention isn't something we can arrest our way out of. It takes a variety of strategies that we are here to mobilize.
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Community Aid of Washington uses evidence based programs
What is the CTC Model?
The Communities That Care (CTC) model is a community-based prevention approach designed to promote healthy youth development and prevent problem behaviors such as substance abuse, delinquency, violence, and other risky behaviors among adolescents. It is based on the idea that effective prevention efforts should be tailored to the specific needs and strengths of each community.
The CTC model was developed by researchers J. David Hawkins and Richard F. Catalano at the University of Washington in the 1980s. It draws upon principles of risk and protective factors, social development theory, and prevention science.
Key components of the CTC model include:
- Community Mobilization: Bringing together diverse stakeholders within the community, including parents, youth, schools, law enforcement, local government, and social service agencies, to collaborate on prevention efforts.
- Assessment of Risk and Protective Factors: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the specific risk factors (e.g., family conflict, peer influences) and protective factors (e.g., positive relationships with adults, community resources) that influence adolescent behavior in the community.
- Selection and Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs: Using data-driven decision-making to select prevention programs and strategies that target the identified risk and protective factors. These programs are typically evidence-based, meaning they have been rigorously evaluated and shown to be effective in preventing problem behaviors.
- Implementation with Fidelity: Ensuring that selected prevention programs are implemented with fidelity to their intended design and delivery methods to maximize effectiveness.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously monitoring the implementation of prevention efforts and evaluating their impact on targeted outcomes, such as reductions in substance abuse or delinquency rates among youth.
- Cultural Competence: Recognizing and respecting the cultural diversity within the community and adapting prevention efforts to be culturally sensitive and relevant to the populations served.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with Community Aid of Washington. Attend one of our events, become a volunteer, or join a committee. We'd love to have you on board!
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Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible at info@communityaidofwa.com
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Community Aid of Washington was founded by Washingtonian Karrie Collins. Karrie's passion for service started by her volunteering in the US Army. After her service she attended college and received a Bachelor in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Psychology.
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