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About<\/b><\/h1>\n

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The Prevention and Intervention Network (PIN) for Youth, Families, Schools and Communities is an interdisciplinary center of faculty, staff and students dedicated to promoting healthy development and well-being for youth through leading research in prevention science. PIN connects multidisciplinary, translational research in prevention and intervention science at a premier research institution making a strong collective impact on our communities and society.<\/p>\n

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Mission<\/b><\/h1>\n

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PIN promotes the healthy development and well-being of youth through prevention and intervention research, training and engagement with youth, families, schools, and communities. The center\u2019s mission is executed across three focus areas: Research, Training, and Engagement.<\/p>\n

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Research<\/h2>\n

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Advancing understanding, research-based practices, and scientific training that promote youths\u2019 healthy development and well-being in contexts that connect youth, families, schools and communities.<\/p>\n

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Training<\/h2>\n

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Providing high-quality training opportunities in PIN research and practice to faculty, students, pre-service and in-service trainees, and community stakeholders<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Engagement<\/h2>\n

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Engaging with youth, families, schools, and communities through strong and strategic partnerships that meet community-identified needs and translates PIN research into practice.<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/b><\/h1>\n

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The University of Florida\u2019s Prevention and Intervention Network (PIN) guiding vision is to be a primary, reliable resource for prevention and intervention science as it relates to children and youth\u2019s social, physical, mental, and educational well-being<\/p>\n

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Values<\/b><\/h1>\n

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