title: The what, who, why, where, when, and how of primary prevention.
abstract: This paper discusses primary prevention's basic tenets and generic principles. It describes its essential elements and explains how prevention's technology of education, social competency, community organization/systems intervention, and natural caregiving can be used to prevent dysfunctional behaviors while promoting healthy lifestyles.
authors.affiliation: Child and Family Agency, 255 Hempstead Street, 06320, New London, CT.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Gullotta