Episode 6 - Starting a Coalition

Starting a community prevention coalition from scratch can feel like trying to move a mountain by yourself, but hosts Logan Reid and Heidi Dutson are here to remind us that you don't have to go it alone! Joined by Utah’s very own "Prevention Princess," Susanna Burt—who is rumored to sport a tattoo of the Strategic Prevention Framework somewhere on her body—the team breaks down how evidence-based models like Communities That Care (CTC) transform an overwhelming task into actionable, step-by-step milestones. From recruiting a well-loved local champion to rally support and finding the right lead agency, to assessing true community readiness and embracing the journey with plenty of grace, this episode delivers essential advice, practical tools, and a healthy dose of encouragement for anyone ready to make a lasting local impact.References:

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• Miles, J.-P., Boyer, A.-M., & Shumate, M. (2022). Empowering practices in education-focused coalitions: an examination using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. Community Development Journal, 59(1), 180–199.
• Christens, B. D., & Inzeo, P. T. (2015). Widening the view: situating collective impact among frameworks for community-led change. Community Development, 46(4), 420–435.