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  • Social Sciences
  • Education

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  • The European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) was introduced in Germany in 2019 to standardize and enhance prevention practices.
  • Implementation aimed to address the need for quality-assured prevention measures, aligning with Germany's 2015 Prevention Act.
  • Challenges related to Germany's federal structure impacted uniform nationwide adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation and impact of the EUPC in Germany.
  • To assess the curriculum's effectiveness in improving prevention professionals' competencies.
  • To identify factors influencing EUPC adoption and suggest improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Delivery of 22 EUPC courses (17 basic, 5 advanced) to 307 participants via online and in-person formats.
  • Collaboration with key partners: State Prevention Council of Lower Saxony, German Forum for Crime Prevention, Hannover Medical School.
  • Evaluation survey of 51 prevention professionals assessing changes in 25 competency domains.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in 14 out of 25 competency domains.
  • The strongest positive effects were noted in the usage of evidence-based program registries and prevention advocacy skills.
  • Varied regional engagement highlighted challenges stemming from Germany's federal system.

Conclusions:

  • The EUPC has successfully fostered evidence-based practices and a shared understanding of prevention quality among participants.
  • Strategic partnerships and leveraging existing policies are crucial for effective implementation.
  • Systematically nurturing the professional community of practice is recommended for sustained impact.