Field Experiences in Effective Prevention

• NCJ Number: 233227
• Author(s): Barbara E. Ryan
• Date Published: 2010
• Length: 126 pages
• Grant Number(s): ED-04-CO-0137
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Education
• Sale Source: US Dept of Education (Publication Ctr)
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This publication describes the experiences of colleges that received grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Models on College Campuses program that aim to develop and implement effective prevention programs on college campuses.

Abstract

As a follow-up to Experiences in Effective Prevention: The U.S. Department of Education's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Models on College Campuses Grants, which reports on the experiences of the 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004 model program grantees, this publication describes the experiences of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model program grantees. It includes lessons learned as a way to assist other campuses develop and implement effective prevention programs on their campuses and in surrounding communities. This publication is based on information obtained through site visits and materials review to relay the experiences, lessons learned, and recommendations of these 12 model program grantees. In addition, the publication reflects the Department's perspective on developing, implementing, and sustaining evidence-based prevention. Resources, notes, appendix (Published Abstract)