This guide is part of a larger initiative ("Creative Partnerships for Prevention") that includes a World Wide Web site (http://www.CPPrev.org) and 15 demonstration sites that model prevention collaborations between schools and cultural organizations. Section 1 of this guide provides an overview of prevention efforts for youth, followed by a section that explains how participation in the arts and humanities can prevent the development of antisocial and delinquent behaviors by youth. Section 4 profiles activities designed to help create environments rich in protective factors and to assist youth in acquiring and strengthening critical skills. Each activity includes background information, learning objectives, supplies needed, and process steps. Also listed are the major competencies that the activity is designed to build. Although the activities were designed with middle school age youth in mind, adaptations for younger and older participants are also featured. Suggestions for creative partnerships between schools and cultural organizations are also included within each activity. The activities presented are multidisciplinary and can be integrated across the school curriculum in subjects such as art, music, history, language arts, social studies, drama, life skills, and health. The next section of this book familiarizes readers with some basic prevention concepts as well as sources for additional information and materials. 31 notes and a listing of resources