Governor's Partnership To Protect Connecticut's Workforce, Inc.

Governor's Partnership To Protect Connecticut's Workforce, Inc.

(860)523-7683

30 Arbor St
Hartford, CT - 06106


Created in 1989, The Governorand#8217;s Prevention Partnership is a public-private initiative operating under the following mission: To lead a statewide prevention movement that promotes the health, safety and well-being of Connecticutand#8217;s current and future workforce. The Partnershipand#8217;s three over-arching goals are: (1) to reduce illicit drug use; (2) to reduce underage drinking; and (3) to build community capacity to reduce youth violence. All programs of The Governorand#8217;s Prevention Partnership are designed to impact six research-based factors that influence whether youth become involved in problem behaviors such as drug use or violence. These include: * parents who are actively involved in their childrenand#8217;s education and lives * a relationship with a caring adult (mentoring) * success at school * opportunities for leadership and service * safe and drug-free schools and communities * media messages that positively influence attitudes and behaviors.



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