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UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE
B E S T P R ACTICES
A Guide for Family Resource Centers
COMPILED BY
KAREN EDWARDS, PH.D.
CONSULTANT TO HEROS
FOR
UNITED WAY OF METROP OLITAN NASHVILLE
OCTOBER 5, 2001
UNITED WAY OF METROP OLITAN NASHVILLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
Types of Model Program Initiatives .................................................................................................. 3
Choosing a Model Program ................................................................................................................ 4
BluePrints For Violence Prevention .................................................................................................. 5
CSAP Effective, Model and Promising Programs........................................................................... 6
Education Exemplary and Promising Programs.............................................................................. 7
Exemplary Programs (2001)................................................................................................................ 8
Promising Programs (2001)................................................................................................................. 9
Promising Practices Network............................................................................................................ 14
Across Ages Program......................................................................................................................... 17
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Mentoring Program ............................................................ 18
Bullying Prevention Program............................................................................................................ 19
Child Development Project............................................................................................................... 20
Creating Last Connections ................................................................................................................ 21
Dare to Be You ................................................................................................................................... 22
Effective Black Parenting .................................................................................................................. 23
Life Skills Training.............................................................................................................................. 24
Midwestern Prevention Project ........................................................................................................ 25
Prenatal and Infancy Nurse Home Visitation ................................................................................ 26
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies .................................................................................... 27
Quantum Opportunities .................................................................................................................... 28
Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum ........................................................................ 29
Strengthening Families Program ...................................................................................................... 30
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
TYPES OF MODEL PROG RAM INITIATIVES
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In the 1990’ Federal agencies and national foundations began using specific best practices
criteria to identify and designate model programs. Model programs help communities identify
practices that produce results by improving the health and well-being of children and families. Once
designated, model programs became the social services “ gold standard.” Federal agencies began
disseminating information about these programs and tying funding opportunities to them.
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Replicating a research-based model program enhances a community’ ability to seek funds from the
Federal government and from private foundations.
Although an enormous amount of information on various model programs is available on the
Internet, it can be time-consuming to find a model program that meets specific communities needs.
The goal of this monograph to identify and give examples of the types of model programs
recognized by the following agencies and foundations:
• The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Blueprints for Violence
Prevention
• The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Administration Model Programs
• The U.S. Department of Education Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools (SDDFS)
Exemplary and Promising Programs
• Annie E. Casey Foundation and The Colorado Trust Promising Practices Network
The report organizes brief descriptions about model programs in alphabetical order. Much of
the descriptive information comes from web sites maintained by Federal agencies or web sites
maintained by the model program. Since the information included in this paper is not exhaustive and
does not include all of the model programs recognized in these web sites, Family Resource Centers
should go to the Internet for more specific information about program costs and implementation
strategies.
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CHOOSING A MODEL PRO GRAM
Choosing model programs to replicate should be a decision made by the Family Resource Center
(FRC) Advisory Council, which represents the FRC Lead Agency, FRC Partner Agencies, and
community residents. Before implementation, programs should ask the following questions:
• Have we determined that each program selected is consistent with your mission, goals,
and objectives?
• Is each program selected within our capacity to implement in terms of staff and other
human resources, technical resources and funding?
• Is each program selected culturally relevant for our community?
• Is each program selected based on the effective prevention principles?
• If program adaptations are needed, have we carefully considered how this will affect the
fidelity of the program and the outcomes we hope to achieve?
• Have we established baseline data for evaluation prior to implementation of the
program?
• Are we prepared to measure process as well as outcomes to ensure the fidelity of the
program?
The above questions came from NCAPTion 3: Training Guide, one of several guides developed by
the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and the National Center for Advancement of
Prevention (NCAP) developed to help communities identify the best model program to meet their
needs. The titles of these training guides are:
• Assess Your Needs
• Develop Capacity
• Select Programs
• Implement Programs
• Evaluate Programs
• Write Your Reports
• Get Training & Support
These training guides can be accessed from the CSAP Decision Support System web site:
http://www.preventiondss.org/
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BLUEPRINTS FOR VIOLE NCE PREVENTION
The Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) partnered with the
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at the University of Colorado at Bolder to
identify model prevention and intervention programs. These programs met the following criteria:
? Evaluated using an experimental design and matched control group
? Demonstrated a statistically significant deterrent effect on delinquency, drug use,
and/or violence
? Replicated in another site that also showed significant effects
? Sustained the effect for one year
Brief descriptions of 10 model programs, called Blueprints, can be found at the following
website: http://www.ncjrs.org/html/ojjdp/jjbul2001_7_3/page2.html
To find out more information about Blueprints Programs, contact: CSPV:
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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CSAP EFFECTIVE, MODE L AND PROMISING PROG RAMS
The Federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) of the Federal Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has identified model programs that: are:
? Theory-based, have sound research methodology, and can provide evidence that
results are clearly linked to the program
? Effective, producing a consistently positive pattern of results to the majority of
intended recipients
? Reviewed by the National Registry of Effective Preventive Programs
? s
Received CSAP approval and agreed to participate in CSAP’ national dissemination
effort
CSAP distinguishes between effective, model and promising programs. Effective Programs are
prevention programs that produce a consistent positive pattern of results. Model Programs are
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effective programs whose developers have agreed to participate in CSAP’ dissemination efforts.
Program developers have agreed to provide training and technical assistance to people wishing to
adopt the programs. Promising Programs provide useful and scientifically defensible information
about what works, but do not yet have sufficient scientific support to attain standards set for
effective status. A list of CSAP Model Programs can be found at the following web sites:
http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/modelprograms/programs.cfm
http://about.preventiondss.org/html/documents/select_programs/abstracts2.htm
CSAP honored 20 Model and 8 Promising Substance Abuse Prevention Programs at its annual
Exemplary Awards Ceremony in May 2001. You can view or download a PDF document, The 2000
s
Substance Abuse Prevention Exemplary Programs Guide, describing all of CSAP’ exemplary programs from
the following web site:
http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/modelprograms/
For additional information about CSAP's model programs, send e-mail to
MODPROG@samhsa.gov or call (877) 773-8546 (toll-free) to speak with an information specialist..
CSAP will provide you with general program information as well as more specific information
concerning published journal articles/citations, training, technical assistance, program material, costs,
and other issues regarding program implementation/replication. You can also go to the following
website:
http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/modelprograms/default.htm
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EDUCATION EXEMPLARY AND PROMISING PROGRA M S
The Department of Education's Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools (SDDFS) initiative
uses an expert panel to identify Exemplary and Promising Programs. The SDDFS Expert Panel is
composed of education practitioners; researchers; evaluators; program developers; and
representatives from local and state education agencies, businesses, institutions of higher education,
and from medical and legal communities.
The purpose of the Panel is to identify and designate, as promising and exemplary, school-based
programs that promote safe, disciplined, and drug-free schools. Once programs are designated as
exemplary or promising, the Department disseminates information about the programs and
encourages their use in new sites. The Expert Panel initiative is a way of enhancing prevention
programming by making schools aware of alternative programs that have proven their effectiveness
when judged against the following criteria:
? The program reports relevant evidence of efficacy/effectiveness based on
methodologically sound evaluation.
? s
The program’ goals with respect to changing behavior and/or risk and protective
factors are clear and appropriate for the intended population and setting.
? s
The rationale underlying the program is clearly stated, and the program’ content
and processes are aligned with its goals.
? s
The program’ content takes into consideration the characteristics of the population.
? s
The program’ implementation process effectively engages the intended population.
? The program attends to participants prior knowledge, attitudes and commonly held
assumptions.
? The program implementation methods promote participants’ collaboration,
discourse, and reflection.
Lists of Exemplary and Promising Programs can be found at the following web sites:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ORAD/KAD/expert_panel/2001exemplary_sddfs.html
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ORAD/KAD/expert_panel/2001promising_sddfs.html
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EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS ( 2001)
Athletes Training and Learning to Project Northland- Alcohol Prevention
Avoid Steroids (ATLAS) Curriculum
Linn Goldberg M.D. Ann Standing
Professor of Medicine and Hazelden Information and Educational
Principal Investigator for the ATLAS Services
Program 15251 Pleasant Valley Road
Oregon Health Sciences University PO Box 176
ATLAS Program Center City MN 55012-
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Phone: (800) 328-9000 Ext: 4030
(CR 110) Fax: (651) 213-4577
Portland OR 97201- Email:astanding@hazelden.org
Phone: (503) 494-6559 http://www.hazelden.org
Fax: (503) 494-1310
Email:goldberl@ohsu.edu Project T.N.T.-Towards No Tobacco
http://www.ohsu.edu/som- Use
hpsm/info.htm Jill Van Alstine
Publishing
CASASTART ETR Associates (Education, Training, &
Lawrence F. Murray CSW Research Associates)
Senior Program Associate 4 Carbonero Way
The National Center on Addiction Scotts Valley CA 95066-
and Substance Abuse at Phone: (800) 325-3048 Ext: 240
Columbia University (CASA) Fax: (831) 438-4284
633 Third Avenue Email: jvanalst@etr.org
19th Floor http://www.etr.org
New York NY 10017-
Phone: (212) 841-5208 Second Step: A Violence Prevention
Fax: (212) 956-8020 Curriculum
Email:lmurray@casacolumbia.org Committee for Children
http://www.casacolumbia.org Client Support Services Department
2203 Airport Way South, Suite 500
Life Skills Training Seattle WA 98134-
National Health Promotion Phone: (206) 343-1223 (800) 634-4449
Associates, Inc. Fax: (206) 343-1445
141 South Central Avenue Email:info@cfchildren.org
Suite 208 http://www.cfchildren.org
Hartsdale NY 10530-
Phone: (914) 421-2525 Strengthening Families Program:
Fax: (914) 683-6998 For Parents and Youth 10-14
Email: training@nhpanet.com Virginia Molgaard
http://www.lifeskillstraining.com Institute for Social and Behavioral
Research
OSLC Treatment Foster Care 2625 N. Loop, Suite 500
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Patricia Chamberlain Iowa State University
Executive Director Ames IA 50010-
Oregon Social Learning Center Phone: (515) 294-8762
Community Programs Fax: (515) 294-3613
160 East 4th Avenue Email:vmolgaar@iastate.edu
Eugene OR 97401- http://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfp/
Phone: (541) 485-2711
Fax: (541) 485-7087
E-mail:pattic@oslc.org
http://oslc.org
Project ALERT
Dissemination:
G. Bridget Ryan
725 S. Figueroa St.
Suite 1615
Los Angeles CA 90017-
Phone: (800) 253-7810
Fax: (213) 623-0585
Email:info@projectalert.best.org
http://www.projectalert.best.org
PROMISING PROGRAMS ( 2 0 0 1 )
Aggression Replacement Open Circle Curriculum
Training Pamela Seigle
Arnold P. Goldstein Executive Director
Professor Emeritus of Education Reach Out to Schools: Social Competency
and Psychology, Program
and Director Center for The Stone Center,
Research on Aggression Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College
Syracuse University 106 Central Street
805 South Crouse Avenue Wellesley MA 02481-8203
Syracuse NY 13244- Phone: (781) 283-3778
Phone: (315) 443-9641 Fax: (781) 283-3717
Fax: (315) 443-5732 Email:pseigle@wellesley.edu
http://www.uscart.org/new.htm http://www.wellesley.edu/opencircle
Aggressors, Victims, and PATHS Curriculum
Bystanders: Thinking and Acting (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies)
to Prevent Violence Carol A. Kusche Ph.D.
Christine Blaber PATHS Training, LLC
Center for School Health Program 927 10th Avenue East
Education Development Center, Seattle WA 98102-
Inc. Phone: (206) 323-6688
55 Chapel Street Fax: (206) 323-6688
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Newton MA 02458- Email: ckusche@attglobal.net
Phone: (617) 969-7100 http://www.prevention.psu.edu/PATHS or
Fax: (617) 244-3436 http://drp.org
Email: cblaber@edc.org
http://www2.edc.org/thtm/ PeaceBuilders
Michael I. Krupnick
Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy President
Choices Heartsprings, Inc.
Susan R. Geller P.O. Box 12158
President Tucson AZ 85732-
Wingspan, LLC Phone: (520) 322-9977 (877) 4-PEACE-NOW
P.O. Box 29070 Fax: (520) 322-9983
Richmond VA 23242- Email: mik@heartsprings.org
Phone: (804) 754-0100
Fax: (804) 754-0200 Peacemakers Program: Violence Prevention
Email:sgeller@wingspanworks.com for Students in Grades Four through Eight
http://www.wingspanworks.com Jeremy P. Shapiro Ph.D.
Applewood Centers, Inc.
All Stars (Core Program) 2525 East 22nd Street
William B. Hansen Ph.D. Cleveland OH 44115-
Tanglewood Research, Inc. Phone: (216) 696-5800 Ext: 1144
7017 Albert Pick Road Fax: (216) 696-6592
Suite D Email:jeremyshapiro@yahoo.com
Greensboro NC 27409-
Phone: (336) 662-0090 Peers Making Peace
Fax: (336) 662-0099 Susan Armoni
Email:billhansen@tanglewood.net Executive Director
http://www.tanglewood.net PeaceMakers Unlimited, Inc.
2095 N. Collins Blvd.
Child Development Project Suite 101
Eric Schaps Ph.D. Richardson TX 75080-
President Phone: (972) 671-9550
Developmental Studies Center Fax: (972) 671-9549
2000 Embarcadero Email:Susan.Armoni@pmuinc.com
Suite 305 http://www.pmuinc.com
Oakland CA 94606-5300
Phone: (510) 533-0213 Positive Action Program
Fax: (510) 464-3670 Dr.Carol Gerber Allred
E-mail: Eric_Schaps@devstu.org Positive Action, Inc.
http://www.devstu.org 264 Fourth Avenue South
Twin Falls ID 83301-
Community of Caring Phone: (208) 733-1328 (800) 345-2974
Brian J. Mooney Fax: (208) 733-1590
Community of Caring, Inc. Email:paction@micron.net
1325 G Street NW http://www.positiveaction.net
Suite 500
Washington DC 20005- Preparing For The Drug Free Years (PDFY)
Phone: (202) 824-0351 Dan Chadrow
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Fax: (202) 824-0351 Developmental Research and Programs, Inc.
Email: 130 Nickerson St.
contact@communityofcaring.org Suite 107
http://www.communityofcaring.org Seattle WA 98109
Phone: (800) 736-2630 Ext: 162
Creating Lasting Family Fax: (206) 736-2630
Connections Email:moreinfo@drp.org
Ted N. Strader http://www.drp.org
Executive Director
Council on Prevention & Primary Mental Health Project
Education: Substances, Inc. Deborah B. Johnson
(COPES) Children's Institute
845 Barret Avenue 274 N. Goodman
Louisville KY 40204- Suite D103
Phone: (502) 583-6820 Rochester NY 14607
Fax: (502) 583-6832 Phone: (716) 295-1000 (877) 888-7647
Email:tstrader@sprynet.com Fax: (716) 295-1090
http://www.copes.org Email:djohnson@childrensinstitute.net
http://www.pmhp.org
Facing History and Ourselves or http://www.childrensinstitute.net
Terry Tollefson Ed.D.
Director of Human Resources and Project STAR
Evaluation Karen Bernstein
Facing History and Ourselves University of Southern California
National Foundation, Inc. Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
16 Hurd Road 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Room 3415
Brookline MA 02445- Los Angeles CA 90089-9175
Phone: (617) 232-1595 Phone: (323) 865-0325
Fax: (617) 232-0281 Fax: (323) 865-0134
Email:Terry_Tollefson@facing.org Email:karenber@usc.edu
http://www.facing.org
Responding in Peaceful and Positive Ways
Growing Healthy (RIPP)
Director of Education Melanie McCarthy
National Center for Health Youth Violence Prevention Project
Education Virginia Commonwealth University
72 Spring Street 808 W. Franklin Street, Box 2018
Suite 208 Richmond VA 23284-2018
New York NY 10012-4019 Phone: (804) 828-8793
Phone: (212) 334-9470 Fax: (804) 827-1511
Fax: (212) 334-9845 E-mail:mkmccart@saturn.vcu.edu
E-mail:nche@nche.org http://www.wkap.nl/book.htm/0-306-46386-5
http://www.nche.org
Say It Straight Training
I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) Paula Englander-Golden Ph.D.
Myrna B. Shure Ph.D. Professor and Director
Professor University of North Texas,
MCP Hahnemann University Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and
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Department of Clinical Addictions, Institute for Studies in Addictions
and Health Psychology P.O. Box 310919
245 N. 15th St. MS 626 Denton TX 76203-0919
Philadelphia PA 19102-1192 Phone: (940) 565-3290
Phone: (215) 762-7205 Fax: (940) 565-3960
Fax: (215) 762-8625 Email:golden@scs.cmm.unt.ed or
Email:mshure@drexel.edu golden@unt.edu
http://www.researchpress.com http://www.sayitstraight.org
Let Each One Touch One SCARE Program
Mentor Program D. Scott Herrmann, Ph.D.
Vicki Tomlin Ph.D. Tripler Army Medical Center/Child Psychology
Denver Public Schools Services
4051 S. Wabash St. One Jarrett White Road
Denver CO 80237- TAMC Hawaii 96859-5000
Phone: (303) 796-0414 Phone: (808) 433-2738
Fax: (303) 796-8071 Fax: (808) 433-1801
Email:vtomlin@dnvr.uswest.net Email:don.herrmann@haw.tamc.amedd.army.mil
Linking the Interests of Families Seattle Social Development Project
and Teachers (LIFT) Development Research and Programs, Inc.
J. Mark Eddy Ph.D. 130 Nickerson Street
Researcher Suite 107
Oregon Social Learning Center Seattle WA 98109
160 East 4th Avenue Phone: (206) 286-1805
Eugene OR 97401- Fax: (206) 286-1462
Phone: (541) 485-2711 Email: moreinfo@drp.org
Fax: (541) 485-7087 http://www.drp.org
Email:marke@oslc.org
http://www.oslc.org SMART Team
(Students Managing Anger & Resolution
Lions-Quest Skills for Together)
Adolescence Kris Bosworth Ph.D.
Greg Long Smith Endowed Chair in
Quest International Substance Abuse Education
1984 Coffman Road The University of Arizona,
Newark OH 43055- Department of Educational Leadership
Phone: (740) 522-6400 Smith Prevention Initiatives,
Fax: (740) 522-6580 College of Education
Email:gregl@quest.edu P.O. Box 210069
http://www.quest.edu Tucson AZ 85721-0069
Phone: (520) 626-4964
Lions-Quest Working Toward Fax: (520) 626-6005
Peace Email:boswortk@u.arizona.edu
Greg Long http://www.drugstats.org
Quest International
1984 Coffman Road Social Decision Making/Problem Solving
Newark OH 43055- Linda Bruene-Butler
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Phone: (740) 522-6400 The University of Medicine and
Fax: (740) 522-6580 Dentistry, University Behavioral Health Care
Email:mailto:gregl@quest.edu Institute for Quality Research and Training
http://www.quest.edu 335 George Street
New Brunswick NJ 08901
Michigan Model for Phone: (800) 642-7762
Comprehensive School Health Fax: (732) 235-9277
Education Email:SPSWEB@UMDNJ.EDU
Don Sweeney http://www2.umdnj.edu/spsweb/
Michigan Department of
Community Health, Teenage Health Teaching Modules
School Health Unit Christine Blaber
3423 N. Martin Luther King. Blvd. Center for School Health Programs
Lansing MI 48909- Education Development Center, Inc.
Phone: (517) 335-8390 55 Chapel Street
Fax: (517) 335-8391 Newton MA 02458-
Email:sweeneyd@state.mi.us Phone: (617) 969-7100
http://www.emc.cmich.edu Fax: (617) 244-3436
Email:cblaber@edc.org
Minnesota Smoking Prevention http://www.edc.org/thtm
Program
Ann Standing The Think Time Strategy
Hazelden Information and J. Ron Nelson Ph.D.
Educational Services Research Professor
15251 Pleasant Valley Road University of Nebraska, Lincoln
P. O. Box 176 Center for At-Risk Children Services
Center City MN 55012- Barkley Center
Phone: (800) 328-9000 Ext: 4030 Lincoln NE 68583-0738
Fax: (651) 213-4577 Phone: (402) 472-0283
Email:astanding@hazelden.org Fax: (402) 472-7697
http://hazelden.org Email:rnelson8@unl.edu
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PROMISING PRACTICES NETWORK
The Promising Practices Network highlights programs and practices that research indicates
are effective in improving outcomes for children and families. The website organizes
information about Proven and Promising Programs around indictors of success linked to
outcomes. Programs linked to each indicator are described on the website. Funded by the
Annie E. Casey Foundation and The Colorado Trust, the Promising Practices Network is a
joint effort of RAND, the Colorado Foundation, Family and Community Trust, Foundation
Consortium, and Georgia Academy. The website for The Promising Practices Network is:
http://www.promisingpractices.net/programlist.asp
Indicators Linked to Best Practices
Healthy and Safe Children
? Increase the percentage of youths not using alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs
? Increase the percentage of children who do not experience physical,
psychological or emotional abuse
? Increase the percentage of teenage boys and girls who do not create a pregnancy
? Increase the percentage of babies born weighing 5.5 pounds or more
? Increase the percentage of juveniles who do not engage in violent behavior
Children Ready for School
? Increase the percentage of children 0-5 who exhibit age-appropriate mental and
physical development
Children Succeeding in School
? Increase the percentage of youth performing at grade level or meeting state
curriculum standards
? Increase the percentage of children who graduate from high school
Strong Families
? Increase the percentage of children living in a perm anent home
? Increase the percentage of fathers who maintain regular involvement with their
families
Self-Sufficient Families
? Increase the percentage of children living above the poverty level
? Increase the percentage of welfare recipients who remain employed after two
years
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COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention web site contains links to community initiatives and
programs that may be useful to Family Resource Centers. The links related to community asset
building and healthy communities are listed below. Family Resource Centers can access the list
through the web site: http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/modelprograms/links_community.htm
The Change Project
http://www.well.com/user/bbear/
Ideas, action kits and over 100 full-text articles about change, including readings and case studies
about healthy communities.
Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities
http://www.healthycommunities.org/
Includes an overview of the healthy cities movement, stories from the field, discussion forums and a
hot spot link section.
Communities Against Substance Abuse
http://www.drugfreesandiego.org
A local organization focusing in San Diego communities to prevent substance abuse through
research, education, advocacy, and service.
Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA)
http://www.cadca.org/
This site features CADCA's weekly updates, positions on public policy, and information about
membership and training opportunities.
The Community Tool Box
http://ctb.lsi.ukans.edu/
Their mission is "Promoting community health and development by connecting people, ideas and
resources." The Community Tool Box was created to provide information and assistance to people
interested in taking action to improve their communities. Includes online tools, a Guide for
Community Problem Solving, and other community resources.
Creative Partnerships for Prevention
http://www.cpprev.org/
The goal of this national initiative is to provide current information, ideas and resources on how to
use the arts and humanities to enhance drug and violence prevention programming, foster resiliency
in youth, and implement collaborations within communities to strengthen prevention programs for
youth.
Electronic Valley
http:/www.invalley.org
Grassroots, community effort to evaluate and measurably improve the quality of life in six
Connecticut communities. Includes a links section t o other healthy community initiatives.
Elks Drug Awareness Program
http://www.elks.org/drugs/default.cfm/
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Since its inception in 1983, the Elks Drug Awareness Program has worked to prevent drug use by
our youth through education. The Elks recognize that they are not experts in the field of drug
education. However, they do have the resources in dollars, facilities and volunteers to work with the
experts to ensure that young people know the facts about drugs.
National Crime Prevention Council Online Resource Center (NCPC)
http://www.ncpc.org/
NCPC is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to help America prevent crime and build
safer, stronger communities. Their Web site contains useful information about crime prevention,
community building, comprehensive planning and even fun stuff for kids!
New Horizons for Learning
http://www.newhorizons.org
The mission of New Horizons for Learning is to act as a catalyst for positive change in education.
Using the Internet as their medium, they seek out, synthesize and communicate relevant research and
information, as well as support an expanded vision of learning that identifies and fosters the fullest
development of human capabilities.
North Central Regional Education Laboratory (NCREL)
http://www.ncrel.org/
NCREL's site offers a wealth of information for teachers, administrators, parents, students and
others with a stake in education.
Resiliency in Action
http://www.resiliency.com/
The purpose of this site is to spread the news of resiliency through sharing research and facilitating
the practical application and evaluation of the resiliency paradigm.
Search Institute
http://www.search-institute.org/
An independent, nonprofit organization committed not only to contributing to the knowledge base
about youth development, but also committed to translating high-quality research on children and
youth into practical ideas, tools, services and resources for families, neighborhoods, schools,
organizations and communities.
Texas Youth Commission Office of Prevention
http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/prevention/
A worldwide directory of programs, research, references and resources dedicated to the prevention
of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
A wealth of information for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students and
others with a stake in education.
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ACROSS AGES PROGRAM
The Across Ages Program is a research-based mentoring initiative in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, that successfully improved adolescents' social competence and enhanced their ability to
resist alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. The target population is middle-school youth ages 11 to 13.
The original participants were African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Caucasian children, many of
whom lived in poverty, experienced repeated school failure, and had family members involved in
drug use. The unique and effective feature of Across Ages is the pairing of older adults with middle -
school children to provide the children with positive, nurturing role models. Across Ages can be
implemented by a school or school district or by other organizations serving youth and their families,
provided the local community has an adequate number of concerned residents age 55 and older.
Community Outcomes
Children are succeeding in school; Children and families are healthy; Frail elderly live in supportive
communities.
Program Indicators and Results
Improved school attendance and bonding to school, adults and community; increased knowledge
about and negative attitudes toward alcohol and tobacco use; enhanced ability to respond
appropriately to situations involving drug use
More Information
Across Ages
Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D.
Temple University, Center for Intergenerational Learning
1601 N. Broad Street, USB 206
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: (215) 204-6970
CSAP toll-free: (877) 773-8546
Fax: (215) 204-6733
E-mail: dlogan00@nimbus.ocis.temple.edu
Web site: www.temple.edu/CIL/
For additional information about the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention model programs,
send e-mail to MODPROG@samhsa.gov or call (877) 773 -8546 (toll-free) to speak with an
information specialist. CSAP will provide you with general program information as well as more
specific information concerning published journal articles/citations, training, technical assistance,
program material, costs, and other issues regarding program implementation/replication. You can
also go to the following website:
http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/modelprograms/default.htm
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SIS TERS OF AMERICA MENT ORING PROGRAM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America mentoring program primarily serves 6 - to 18-year-old
disadvantaged youth from single-parent households. The goal is to provide a consistent and stable
mentoring relationship. A mentor meets with his or her assigned youth at least three times a month
for 3 to 5 hours.
Community Outcome
Children and families are safe
Program Indicators
Less likely to initiate drug use; less likely to initiate alcohol use; less likely to hit someone; better
in academic behavior, attitudes and performance; higher quality relationships with their parents and
guardians; higher quality relationships with peers
Program Cost
$1,000 to make and support a match relationship
References:
McGill, D.E., Mihalic, S.F., & Grotpeter, J. K. (1998). Blueprints for Violence Prevention, Book Two:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Bullying Prevention Program is a school-based initiative designed to reduce victim/bully
problems among primary and secondary school children. The program identifies and addresses
incidents from teasing and taunting to intimidation and physical violence and attempts to restructure
the school environment to reduce opportunities and rewards for bullying behavior.
Community Outcome
Children and families are safe.
Program Indicators and Results
Reduction in boys’and girls’reports of bullying and victimization; reduction in students ’reports
of general antisocial behavior such as vandalism, fighting, theft and truancy; improvements in the
social climate of the class, as reflected in students’reports of improved order and discipline; more
positive social relationships; and more positive attitude toward schoolwork and school
Program Costs
Schools implementing the Bullying Prevention Program will need to purchase books for staff, a
video, a teacher handbook, The Revised Oweus Bully/Victim Questionaire, PC program to analyze
questionnaire results, and supplemental lesson plans.
References
Program description excerpted from Olweus, D., Limber, S. & Mihalic, S.F. (1999). Blueprints for
Violence Prevention, Book Nine: Bullying Prevention Program. Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and
Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT PR O J E C T
The Child Development Project (CDP) is a school-change program that involves elementary
school students of all grade levels, the students’families, teachers, and school administrators. Phase
One of the Child Development Project focuses on building a st rong sense of community in the
school by:
? Strengthening connections between home and school. The CDP Homeside
Activities parent-involvement component is designed to help parents feel connected to
the classroom, help children benefit from spend extra time with a caring adult, and help
teachers know more about the lives of their students.
? Promote a caring inclusive schoolwide community. The CDP Schoolwide
Activities component is designed to help build care school communities through
inclusive, noncompetitive activities such as a “ Family Heritage Museum,” a
“Grandpersons Gathering,” a “School-wide Mural,”or a “Family Read Aloud.”
? Foster care relationships across grade levels. This component is intended to help
create and enhance cross-age learning and friendships through a Buddies program.
Community Outcome
Children are succeeding in school.
Program Indicators and Results
Decreased substance abuse; increased liking for school, enjoyment of class, and motivation to
learn; greater skill at resolving conflicts and an increased sense of social competence
Program Cost
A two-day training-of-trainers institute for school and district office. Print and video “collegial
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study packages,” materials for teachers: At Home in Our Schools, That’ My Buddy, and Homeside
Activities.
References:
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Program description excerpted from Here’ Proof: Child Development Project. Center for Substance
Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
More Information
Eric Schaps, Ph.D, Director
Contact: Denise Wood, Developmental Studies Center
2000 Embarcadero, Suite 305
Oakland, California 94606-5300
Phone: (800) 666-7270, ext. 239 (877) 773 -8546 CSAP
Fax (510) 464-3670
Email: info@devstu.org
Web site: www.devstu.org
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CREATING LAST CONNEC T I O N S
Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLC) teaches appropriate skills for personal growth,
family enhancement, and interpersonal communication. CLC is effective with youth aged 11 to 15
and their families (including siblings aged 9 to 17). The program is designed to be implemented
through a community system, such as churches, schools, recreation centers, which have contact with
parents and youth, have existing social outreach programs, and an linked with other social service
providers. The essential components of the program are
? Community mobilization
? Identification of and recruitment of families at risk
? Family and youth training
? Referral to community services
? Team building
Community Outcome
Children and families are safe.
Program Indicators and Results
Improves refusal skills, resulting in delayed and reduced use of alcohol and drugs; increased
communication and bonding between parents and children; greater use of community services for
resolving family and personal problems
Program Cost
Minimum staffing requirements include two to four trainers/facilitators with demonstrated
ability to recruit families and to provide adult or youth practical training in substance use education
and prevention, parenting skills, individual and family communications and team building. Materials
include training manuals: Developing a Positive Response; Getting Real; Developing Independence and
Responsibility; Positive Parental Influences.
References:
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Program description excerpted from Here’ Proof: Creating Lasting Connections (CLC). Center for
Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
More Information
Ted N. Strader, M.S.
Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES)
845 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
502-583-6382
Fax: 502-583-6832
Email: tstrader@sprynet.com
Web site: Http://copes.org
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DARE TO BE YOU
Dare to be You is designed as a primary prevention program for children ages 2 to 5 and their
families. Successful replication of the model includes three components:
? A Family component, which offers parent, youth, and family training and activities for
teaching self-responsibility, personal and parenting efficacy; communication and social
skills, and problem solving and decision making skills
? A School component, which trains and supports child care providers
? A Community component which provides training in the Dare to Be You strategies to
community members who interact with target families
Community Outcomes:
Children and families are safe; Young children are ready for school.
Program Indicators and Results
Improves parents’sense of competence, satisfaction with and positive attitude about being a
parent, and use of nurturing family management strategies; substantial decreases in parents’use of
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harsh punishment; significant increases in children’ developmental levels compared with peers
Program Cost
Site coordinator, parent trainer facilitator, child program coordinator/teen trainer supervisor;
Dare To Be You Parent and Preschool Training Guides ( in English or Spanish); Dare To Be You K -
12 Substance abuse Prevention Curriculum, promotional video, puppet patterns; Dare To Be you
Community Training Manuals; Parent & Child Activity Booklets; Optional program brochures,
awards and buttons.
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Materials include an instructor’ manual, instructional charts, a parent’ notebook, a promotional
video, promotional flyers, and graduation certificates. Three supplementary books are available.
References:
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Program description excerpted from Here’ Proof: Dare To Be You. Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
More Information
Jan Miller-Heyl, M.S.
Dare To Be You, Colorado State University
Cooperative Extension
215 N. Linden, Suite E
C ortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-3606
Fax: 970-565-4641
Email: darecort@coop.ext.colostate.edu
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EFFECTIVE BLACK PARE NTING
Effective Black Parenting presents two major parenting strategies: The Family Approach for
Developing Respectful Behaviors (utilizing family rules and family rule guidelines) and the Thinking
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Parent’ Approach to Disrespectful Child Behaviors (utilizing systematic decision making processes).
The regular program consists of 14 three-hour training sessions and a fifteenth session for a
graduation ceremony. Optimal group size is about 15 to 20 parents, but a one -day version of the
seminar can be conducted for 50 to 500 parents. The program includes a discussion of African -
American discipline and contrasts this with modern African-American discipline strategies in
teaching parents of children, ages two through 12, new skills.
Community Outcome
Families and children are safe.
Program Indicators and Results
Reduces negative family communication, enhances parental involvement with children, reduces
behavior problems, enhances limit setting, and improves the general psychological well-being of
parents
Program Cost
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Materials include an instructor’ manual, instructional charts, a parent’ notebook, a promotional
video, promotional flyers, and graduation certificates. Three supplementary books are available.
References:
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Program description excerpted from Strengthening America’ Families: Promising Parent Strategies for
Delinquency Prevention, Office of Juvenile justice and Delinquency Prevention, 1993, p. 35.
More Information
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
11331 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 103
Studio City, California 91604-3147
818-980-0903
Fax: 818-753-1054
http://www.ciccparenting.org/index.html
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LIFE SKILLS TRAINING
The Life Skills Training program is an effective tobacco, alcohol and drug prevention
program targeted to middle school youth. The program is designed to be taught in sequence over
three years. The first year consists of 15 class periods, the second year consists of 10 class periods
and the third year consists of three class periods. The program is effective when taught by health
professionals, teachers, or peer leaders.
Community outcome
Children and families are healthy.
Program Indicators and Results
Reduces the use tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs
Program Cost
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$625 for a set of curriculum guides which include one teacher’ manual, 30 student guides, and 1
relaxation tape.
References:
Program description excerpted from Life Skills Training web site.
More Information
Life Skills Training
National Health Promotion Associates, Inc.
141 South Central Avenue
Suite 208
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Phone: 914-421-2525
Fax: 914-683-6998
Email: training@nhpanet.com
http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
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MIDWESTERN PREVENTIO N PROJECT
The Midwestern Prevention Project is a comprehensive, community-based program designed
to prevent the use of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana among junior high and middle school
students. The program introduces five intervention strategies in sequence over a 5 -year period; the
strategies involve mass media, school, parents, community organizations, and health policy change to
combat drug use in the community.
Community outcome
Children and families are healthy.
Program Indicators and Results
Reduces daily smoking, marijuana use, and alcohol use through grade 12 and early adulthood;
increased parent-child communications about drug use; facilitated development of prevention
programs, activities and services by community leaders.
Program Cost
$175,000 over a three-year period, which includes training 20 teachers, 20 parent group members
and 1,000 middle school students
References:
Program description excerpted from Pentz, M.A., Mihalic, S.F., & Grotpeter, J.K. (1998).
Blueprints for Violence Prevention, Book One: The Midwestern Prevention Project. Boulder, CO: Center for the
Study and Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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PRENATAL AND INFANCY NURSE HOME VISITATI ON
Prenatal and Infancy Nurse Home Visitation is a program that sends nurses into the homes
of at-risk pregnant women bearing their first child to ensure the health of the mother and child.
Home visits promote the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of the children and provide
general support and parenting instruction to the parents from the prenatal period to 2 years after the
birth of the child.
Community outcome
Children and families are safe; Children and families are healthy.
Program Indicators and Results
Fewer verified reports of child abuse and neglect, fewer subsequent births, greate r intervals
between births of first and second child, shorter length of time dependent on welfare, fewer
problems related to maternal abuse of alcohol and other drugs, fewer maternal arrests, fewer arrests
of children at age 15, fewer instances of running away at age 15, fewer days of alcohol consumption
at age 15
Program Costs
$3,200 per family per year for one year for first three -years
References
Program description excerpted from: Olds, D., Hill, P., Mihalic, S., & O’ Brien, R. (1998).
Blueprints for Violence Prevention, Book Seven: Prenatal and Infancy Home Visitation by Nurses. Boulder, CO:
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
Nashville Resources
Metropolitan Nashville Health Department provides support to two home visiting programs:
Project HUG (Help Us Grow) and Health Start. Vanderbilt University provide support to home
visiting programs in Nashville. For more information, contact:: Maternal and Child Health,
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Metro Nashville Health Department, 615-340-5614. Vanderbilt’ Center for Health Services,
through the MIHOW or Maternal Infant Outreach Worker Project, provides training and
technical assistance to communities interested in starting a home visiting program that uses
community women to visit women when they first become pregnant. For more information,
contact: Barbara Clinton, Director, Center for Health Services, 615 -322-4176.
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PROMOTING ALTERNATIV E THINKING STRATEGIE S
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies, or PATHS, is a multiyear, school-based
prevention model for elementary school youth designed to promote emotional and social
competence, including the expression, understanding, and regulation of emotions.
Community Outcome
Children and families are safe.
Program Indicators and Results
Improved self-control; improved understanding and recognition of emotions; increased ability to
tolerate frustration; use of more effective conflict resolution strategies; improved thinking and
planning skills; decreased anxiety/depressive symptoms (teacher report of special needs students);
decreased conduct problems (teacher report of special needs students); decreased symptoms of
sadness and depression (child report-special needs), and decreased report of conduct problems,
including aggression (child report).
Program Costs
Program costs range from $15/student per year to $45 per st udent per year depending on
whether new staff are hired or existing staff are redeployed.
References
Program description excerpted from Greenberg, M.T., Kusché, C. & Mihalic, S.F. (1998).
Blueprints for Violence Prevention, Book Ten: Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS). Boulder,
CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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QUANTUM OPPORTUNITIE S
Quantum Opportunities is an educational incentives program for disadvantaged teens. It
provides educational, developmental, and service activities combined with a sustained relationshi p
with a peer group and a caring adult during the high school years. The goal of the program is to help
high-risk youth from poor families and neighborhoods graduate from high school and attend college
by improving basic academic skills.
Community Outcome
Youth are ready for productive adulthood.
Program Indicators and Results
More likely to be high school graduates; more likely to go to post -secondary schools; less likely
to be high school dropouts; more likely to have received an honor or award in the pa st year; less
likely to become parents; less likely to become arrested; less likely to initiate drug use; less likely to
initiate alcohol use; less likely to hit someone; better in academic behavior, attitudes and
performance; higher quality relationships with their parents and guardians; higher quality
relationships with peers
Program Cost
$2,650 per participant per year for four years
References:
Program description excerpted from: Lattimore, C.B., Mihalic, S.F., Grotpeter, J.K., & Taggart,
R. (1998). Blueprints for Violence Prevention, Book Four: The Quantum Opportunities Program. Boulder, CO:
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
More Information
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute for Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
900 285h Street, Suite 107
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-1032
FAX 303-443-3297
Email: Blueprints@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/Default.htm
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SECOND STEP: A VIOL ENCE PREVENTION CURR ICULUM
The Second Step curricula target preschool and elementary age children as well as middle
school and junior high school students. The curricula teaches three skill units at each grade level:
Empathy, Impulse Control and Anger Management. There are approximately 20 lessons for each
grade level. Additionally, Second Step offers a video -based parent component designed to help
parents and caregivers of Second Step students in preschool to grade 5 apply prosocial skills to
parenting situations, assist parents in reinforcing skills at home, and give families the skills to
communicate feelings, solve problems, control anger, and deal with conflict.. The Family Guide
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provides a group facilitator with a 30-minute overview, three skill -training videos, and facilitator’
guide, handouts and refrigerator magnets depicting the problem solving and anger management
steps. Segundo Paso is a Spanish supplement to Second Step.
Community outcome
Children and families are safe.
Program Indicators and Results
Decreased physical aggression and increased neutral and prosocial behavior
Program Costs
The program requires staff to attend a three-day training session and purchase the curriculum
(K-5 curriculm @ $777; middle school/junior high @ $545)
References
Program description excerpted from Committee for Children web site.
More Information
Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curric ulum
Committee for Children
Client Support Services Department
2203 Airport Way South, Suite 500
Seattle WA 98134-
Phone: (206) 343-1223 (800) 634-4449
Fax: (206) 343-1445
E-mail:info@cfchildren.org
http://www.cfchildren.org
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STRENGTHENING FAMILI ES PROGRAM
The Strengthening Families Program targets parents and youth ages 10 to 14. The
curriculum is designed to prevent teen substance abuse and other problems, stre ngthen parenting
skills and build family strengths. The program takes seven two -hour sessions. Parents and youth
meet separately first. Families practice skills and have fun during the second hour.
Community outcome
Children and families are safe; Children and families are healthy.
Program Indicators and Results
Decreased rates of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana; decreased conduct problems; increased
specific parenting skills and child management skills; increased parents positive feelings
Program Costs
$175 for teaching manual; $250 for videotapes; “Love and Limits” magnets; promotional
videotape ($10), and brochures @ .25 per copy
References
Program description excerpted from: Iowa State University Extension web site.
More Information
Institute for Social and Behavioral Research
Iowa State University
Extension Distribution Center
119 Kooser Drive
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5247
FAX 515-294-2945
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfp/
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