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Want to join the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce? Here’s how

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Abrams, Z. (2024, March 1). Want to join the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce? Here’s how. Monitor on Psychology, 55(2). https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/03/join-ippw

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The Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) is actively recruiting psychologists and other civilians with a background in public health or social science, as well as people with work experience related to preventing sexual assault, harassment, retaliation, suicide, and domestic and child abuse.

Roles span a variety of echelons, including:

  • Strategic: Prevention directors, researchers, and policy analysts will help shape the objectives of various programs and organizations within the military.
  • Operational: Program managers and supports will link a program’s strategic objectives with its tactical implementation.
  • Tactical: Prevention leads, specialists, and supports will conduct activities on the ground, working closely with commanders and other military personnel.

After completing the IPPW’s credentialing program, prevention specialists will receive additional training depending on their role, including annual continuing education. The credential is transferable, offering workforce members the ability to transfer to new roles and locations throughout their tenure with the military.

Learn more and apply for a job in the IPPW through the Department of Defenseopens in new window or USAjobsopens in new window websites.

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