Most of the projects worked to reach youth "at risk" and to provide alternative activities to delinquency. The descriptions are presented according to the approach adopted by the project: recreational, employment, peer helper, educational, stress management and self-image, parent education and family assistance, and community development. The average cost per project was $1,113.25. It is estimated that several hundred Iowa youth were reached. Not all projects realized their objectives, but the programs did raise community awareness of juvenile-related problems. Overall, those projects experiencing the most success included youth in the pre-implementation planning process. This participation frequently brought parental involvement which lead to adult volunteer support. Possibly, the most significant contributing factors to ensuring success are broad-based community commitment to the prevention effort and youth "ownership" of the program.