Prevention Priority
Alcohol
Population of Focus
Youth ages 13 to 20 and parents/guardians
Institute of Medicine Category
Universal, Selective, Indicated
Agent of Change
Schools, communities, juvenile courts
Intervening Variable
Individual Factors
Summary
Prime for Life (PRI) may be implemented in a variety of settings depending on the intended population of focus. Regardless of the setting, foundational concepts include looking at the risks associated with alcohol, examines what addiction is and allows for personal reflection and focuses on how to avoid or make changes in personal use.
To learn more, visit the PRI website by clicking here: https://www.primeforlife.org/
Iowa HHS prevention funding does not support train-the-trainer for, or implementation of, Operating While Impaired (OWI) classes. These services are overseen and funded by the Iowa Department of Education. Please visit https://educateiowa.gov/adult-career-comm-college/owi-education for additional information and guidance.
Professionals providing youth diversion groups or classes need to utilize the 12-hour Syllabus.
In accordance with information provided by Prime for Life, the following guidelines have been established for Agency prevention professionals choosing to implement this program.
| Prime for Life (PRI) Curriculum | Population of Focus | Additional Requirements/ Information |
| 4.5- 6-hour Syllabus | Universal middle school population Selective middle school population | May be taught in one sitting if the service is taking place outside of the school setting. If taught in the school, the program can be broken out over multiple sessions that align with the school schedule. |
| 7-8-hour Syllabus | Universal high school population Selective high school population | (see above) |
| 12-hour Syllabus | Indicated population | Individuals referred to the 12-hour course are typically in violation of a school policy or are court ordered. |
| Parent Program | Parents or guardians | The parent program is recommended for implementation with parents of youth receiving PRI curriculum, however other parents may be served if supported by data and aligned with the work plan or strategic plan for the selected strategy. |