In honor of Healthy Relationship Month, we are talking about how adults can guide young people toward safe, respectful and healthy relationships, especially when it comes to teen dating and navigating social media. We are joined by Geraldine Infante, Children's Advocacy Director at Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. Geraldine works with youth and families…

In honor of January being Wellness Month, we are joined by Britani Harrison, MSW, a Wellness Educator at Valley Youth House's Achieving Independence Center in Philadelphia. In this episode, with talk with Britani about practical ways families, caregivers and schools can support the wellbeing of children and teens. We cover what areas of wellness to…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! As we close out another year, many of us are feeling that pull to slow down, reflect and think about what we want the next year to look like, for ourselves and for our families. Instead of jumping straight into resolutions that fade by February, what if we approached…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This November, and in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with Jennifer Folkenroth, BA, CTTS, NCTTP, NCNTT, CPAHA-TT who is the Senior Director of Nationwide Tobacco Programs for the American Lung Association to talk about the risks of youth vaping and smoking, as well as strategies…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This October, and in honor of Red Ribbon Week, which promotes a drug free lifestyle in young people, we are highlighting the CDC's Free Mind Campaign which was launched on August 5th of 2025. Click here to learn more about the campaign, and discover ways you can support the…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! As the school year kicks off, September is the perfect time to talk about the importance of attendance. In today's episode, we are helping parents and caregivers spot early signs of truancy to build strong habits that will keep kids in school and on track from day one. In…

We're only a few days away from the official start of summer, so in this month's episode, we are sitting down with Mike Brady, Director of Valley Youth House's Camp Fowler, to talk about how to make the most of this time of year with your students, and prevent what is known as "The Summer…

According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, in 2023, more than 5.3 million adolescents ages 12-17 years had a current diagnosed mental or behavioral condition, with anxiety and depression being the most common. Young people with a current diagnosis were found to be 3 times more likely to be disengaged from school, and 5…

In this episode of The Prevention Platform, host Ashley Dallas sits down with Vanessa Rivera, Business Development Vice President at Univest Bank, to discuss the power of financial literacy and why it’s essential for young people and their families. With over 20 years of banking experience and leadership roles in the East Penn Chamber and…

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports gambling, opening the door for states to begin legalizing it. Since then, 38 states and the District of Columbia have embraced sports betting in some form, making single game wagers accessible at retail locations and online. We've all seen the upbeat star studded…