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Teen Risk-Taking: Promising Prevention Programs and Approaches

NCJ Number
185485
Author(s)
Marvin Eisen; Christina Pallitto; Carolyn Bradner; Natalya Bolshun
Date Published
September 2000
Length
103 pages
Annotation
This booklet explores some of the practical issues associated with finding, choosing and starting potentially effective prevention programs for at-risk preteens and teens.
Abstract
The document contains: (1) An Update on Adolescent Risk-Taking, including why it is both necessary and an opportune time to improve and expand the network of effective prevention programs; (2) The Common Elements of Successful Prevention Programs, briefly summarized, along with an explanation of the criteria used to select the 51 programs profiled in this guidebook; (3) Moving from Research to Practice, including challenges to replicating promising prevention approaches and suggested ways to meet those challenges; (4) A Prevention Readiness Questionnaire to help program directors and planners; (5) Profiles of 51 Prevention Programs, including general information, unique features, evaluation results and general contact information. The 21 most rigorously evaluated programs also include curriculum, training and contact information; and (6) A Handy Reference Chart for quick comparison of the 51 programs. Tables, figure, index, references