Montana State Elks Association

Drug Awareness Program

Strategic Prevention Framework

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) uses a five-step planning process to guide states, jurisdictions, tribes, and communities in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of effective, culturally appropriate, and sustainable prevention activities.

The SPF process:

Promotes youth development
Reduces risk-taking behaviors
Builds assets and resilience
Prevents problem behaviors across the life span of the programs

SPF steps require states, territories, federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, and communities to systematically:

Sign the Pledge to end Prescription Drug Abuse

It isn’t easy to watch the terrible effects of prescription drug abuse. However, too many Montanans watch those they love change; watch families being torn apart; watch them lose everything. YOU can make a difference in preventing abuse and help save our friends, families, and neighbors. Resolve to end prescription drug abuse in Montana.