Understand quaternary prevention in education
Describe how quaternary prevention could be applied for students with disabilities
Establish a team and system to prevent harm to students in your school or district
Do No Harm
This brief describes quaternary prevention, which involves actions taken to protect individuals from interventions that are likely to cause more harm than good. This brief explores potential contributions quaternary prevention may have in education and provides initial guidance on its use in education. Students with disabilities are used in the examples but application of quaternary prevention holds promise for any student put at risk by harmful, potentially trauma-inducing intervention practices.
Evolve & Effect
Assisting Education Agencies with Learning, Equity, and Change
"Do no harm" applies at all tiers of MTSS
Quaternary prevention focuses on reducing or avoiding over-treatment, harmful interventions, or unnecessary or excessive actions that may lead to negative consequences, such as stigmatization or diminishing well-being.
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