An example of primary prevention when working with the homeless is
1. Emergency housing
2. Drug and alcohol treatment
3. Effective job training program
4. Comprehensive case management
ANS: 3
Emergency housing is secondary prevention. Drug and alcohol treatment and comprehensive case management are tertiary preventions.
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