Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a Canadian nonprofit organization registered under the business number 107955973RR0001. Founded in 1980, it focuses on reducing the occurrence of disabling conditions in children through primary prevention strategies[1][3][5].

Mission and Focus

The organization emphasizes collaborative efforts to promote evidence-based primary prevention across Saskatchewan. Its work centers on addressing modifiable factors that contribute to childhood disabilities, with the belief that all children deserve optimal physical, social, and emotional health regardless of ability[5][3].

Programs and Activities

The institute develops and disseminates educational resources, training programs, and community-based initiatives. Key focus areas include:

• Child injury prevention: Reducing risks of physical harm to children.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention: Educating on alcohol use during pregnancy[3].
• Maternal and infant health: Supporting prenatal and postnatal care[2][3].
• Early childhood mental health: Promoting emotional and social well-being[3].
• Parenting education: Providing tools for effective caregiving[3].
• Sexual and reproductive health: Offering guidance on healthy decision-making[3].

Approach

The institute collaborates with communities, content experts, and stakeholders to tailor prevention strategies to local needs[2][3]. It prioritizes evidence-based practices and engages academic partners, including faculty from the University of Saskatchewan’s Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Education, to inform its programs[2].

Guiding Principles

Its operations are rooted in accessibility, equity, and the empowerment of caregivers and communities through knowledge-sharing[3][5]. The organization adheres to the World Health Organization’s framework on disability, emphasizing societal and environmental interventions to improve quality of life[2].

Funding and Structure

As a nonprofit, the institute relies on external funding and partnerships to deliver its programs. While specific financial details are not publicly disclosed, its activities are aligned with provincial health priorities and informed by ongoing research[2][3].

[1] https://skprevention.ca [2] https://skprevention.ca/about-the-prevention-institute/ [3] https://sagecollection.ca/group/saskatchewan-prevention-institute/ [4] https://sk.211.ca/agencies/saskatchewan-prevention-institute/ [5] https://evermorecentre.ca/resources/sk-prevention-institute/