We’ve all heard the saying before and we repeat it as often as we think it necessary: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But for Lindsey Lehet, prevention coordinator for the Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth Inc., prevention means a whole lot more for the youth she works with.

To Lindsey, prevention is keeping the youth out of trouble, educating the public about risky behaviors, and making a difference in the lives of young people.