Prevention Programs

Prevention Programs2024-03-25T11:37:33-07:00

Removing barriers to student success.

About Prevention

Prevention Programs

ESD 112 Prevention Programs are dedicated to helping communities establish and maintain healthy, supportive environments.

Overall Purpose

To establish a comprehensive, integrated model of services that fosters safe school and community environments, promotes healthy childhood development and prevents violence, alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse.

Mission

ESD 112 Prevention Programs foster healthy, safe and engaged young people through comprehensive systems of support, collaboration and capacity building within a six-county region.

Who to Contact

Joy Lyons

Director, Prevention

Phone: 360-952-3397

Email: joy.lyons@esd112.org

Adrienne Nguyen

Secretary, Prevention Programs

Phone: 360-952-3621

Email: adrienne.nguyen@esd112.org

Prevention Programs

Upcoming Classes

Prevention Programs & Grants

Programs/Grants administered by Prevention and Youth Services include:

Washington State Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
Student Threat Assessment Program
Prevent Coalition
Attendance and Reengagement Program

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ESD 112
ESD 112October 22, 2026 at 2:41pm
This month, we are welcoming new leaders who stepped into superintendent roles across our ESD 112 region for the 2026-27 school year.

Today, we are welcoming Dr. Ricardo “Rocky” Torres-Morales. Dr. Torres-Morales joins Vancouver Public Schools with experience as an educator and administrator in school systems across the country. He began his career as a bilingual special education teacher in New York City and later served as a school administrator in Cleveland. Most recently, he served as associate superintendent for Seattle Public Schools.

Torres-Morales has worked extensively in multilingual education, curriculum, restorative practices, instruction and community engagement. He has also coached educators and led professional development focused on supporting diverse learners and improving student achievement. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Torres-Morales to this role!

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