First and foremost, the ShakerPrevention Coalition is a group of dedicated individuals and organizations devoted to the wellbeing of the children of Shaker Heights. The purpose of the Shaker Prevention Coalition is to enhance the human infrastructure of our community through youth development; promotion of healthy life choices; substance abuse prevention; strengthening of social inclusion; support for parents; and maintenance of the adult protective shield.

These efforts require careful attention to underage drinking, tobacco, marijuana, and other drug use; emotional wellness; protective factors and resiliency; bullying and violence; social and environmental determinants of health; nutrition and fitness; personal safety; sexual health; and any issue that effects the capacity of our children to progress toward adulthood in a healthy fashion.