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Schinke, Steven – 2002
The importance of science-based programs is now widely acknowledged in the substance abuse prevention field. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) continues its efforts on several fronts to inform the field of the existence and availability of science-based program options. It primarily does this through its National Registry of…
Descriptors: Models, Prevention, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. – 2001
Community-based prevention efforts to curb substance abuse problems in the United States have led to significant reductions in substance use and abuse. Many of these efforts have been carried out under the leadership of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) as well as…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Community Programs, Drug Abuse, Prevention
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Arlington, VA. – 1993
This document presents summaries of the 147 demonstration grant projects sponsored by the federal Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants initiative, which is jointly funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This substance abuse prevention grant program, the largest federally funded…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Demonstration Programs, Drug Abuse, Federal Programs
Bakshani, Nandkumar; Allen, David – 1993
This survey reports the current state of development of pollution prevention education in Universities in the United States based on a national survey conducted between December 1991 and February 1992. Over 140 individuals (from 80 institutions) believed to be active in pollution prevention education were contacted and of these 89 (from 59…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Programs, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. – 2002
Selecting an effective prevention program for a comprehensive intervention can be a daunting task. Not only must the program address the specific needs and assets of the defined population, but also there should be a level of confidence about its ability to produce positive outcomes regardless of differing settings and differing populations. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Evaluation Methods, Models, Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. – 2001
For more than a decade, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) has supported demonstration programs designed to identify interventions that work with populations at high risk to prevent substance abuse, delay its onset, and reduce substance abuse-related behaviors. Research now…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Evaluation Methods, Models, Outcomes of Treatment
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC. – 1994
This volume represents the first step in an effort to build a central repository of promising anti-violence programs. Part of a cooperative venture in the federal government, this resource guide draws on information stored in more than 30 Federal clearinghouses and resource centers. Included here are programs developed by government agencies,…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Drug Abuse, Family Violence, Information Sources
Lockard, James L.; And Others – 1978
Hundreds of community crime prevention programs are currently operating at the national, state and local levels. Many of these are staffed by citizens and local civic-action groups. Others are operated by government agencies. This directory of national and state community crime prevention programs includes organization name and title, address and…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Community Services, Crime, Directories
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Washington, DC. – 1991
This resource directory lists states and localities with childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, along with the contact person(s) for each program area (such as screening, medical treatment, paint chip testing, home inspection, and abatement.) Information is provided for 47 states (New Mexico, West Virginia, and Wyoming reported no lead…
Descriptors: Children, Community Education, Community Programs, Consultation Programs
White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, Washington, DC. – 1999
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans works with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Latino community-based organizations, educators, and youth advisors to identify programs that work for Latino youth. This directory compiles the programs recommended to date and is a work in…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Community Programs, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives. – 2001
The resources contained in this guide represent a comprehensive list of organizations that have an interest in or knowledge about underage drinking issues. The list begins with the individuals and organizations involved in the National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives (NAGHSR) Underage Drinking Project, including the names…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Coordination, Community Programs, Drinking
Eisen, Marvin; Pallitto, Christina; Bradner, Carolyn; Bolshun, Natalya – 2000
This guidebook explores some of the practical issues associated with finding, choosing, and starting potentially effective prevention programs for at-risk preteens and teens. The guidebook is based on a study of 51 intervention programs that identified elements and delivery mechanisms that were associated with their effectiveness. A closer look at…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Intervention
Ertle, Vicki, Comp. – 1992
Descriptions of 80 programs of drug prevention and intervention efforts in 9 states and Pacific territories are grouped into categories. The states and territories are: American Samoa, Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Washington, and Wyoming. Each section contains an…
Descriptors: Awards, Community Support, County Programs, Curriculum Development
Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Office for Substance Abuse Prevention. – 1990
This directory presents information about alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and prevention services and activities available around the United States. It is noted that this directory was designed to assist individuals and communities who want to participate in America's prevention efforts and to help them match their knowledge, skills, and…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Federal Government
National Urban League, Inc., New York, NY. – 1992
This directory of social programs that focus on the African-American male lists 145 programs grouped by state. Information for each program includes the sponsoring organization and contact person and a brief description of program goals and the target population. The programs deal with a variety of issues, but there is an emphasis on sex education…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Directories, Dropout Programs