Prevention Institute
Public Policy OfficesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Prevention Institute is a small, Oakland-based organization focused on integrating prevention and health equity into public policy and organizational practice. It provides research, practical guidance, and analysis related to contemporary health and safety concerns, with an emphasis on acting early to prevent illness or injury. The institute seeks to influence federal, state, local, and organizational policies to create environments where people live, work, play, and learn that support health, safety, and wellbeing for all. Its work targets policymakers and practitioners across government and community organizations seeking to reduce inequities through primary prevention. Based in Oakland, California, the organization operates within the public policy and health space, pursuing equity-driven health and safety outcomes. A notable recent development is a 2024 collaboration with Michigan authorities to promote safe gun storage through vouchers for free firearm safes.