What if the best way to respond to a crisis is to prevent it from happening in the first place?
In this episode of Kitchen Spoons & Combat Boots, Jessy Smith is joined by Kylie Clancy from the Vermont National Guard's Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) for a conversation about how prevention strengthens Soldiers, families, and military readiness.
Together, they explore the mission of the IPPW, why it was created, and how data helps leaders identify trends before they become larger challenges. From the "waterfall" analogy that explains primary prevention to insights gathered during Yellow Ribbon events, this episode dives into the real concerns facing military families, including relationships, financial stability,...
