Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Tobacco Use
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Tobacco Use
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Tobacco Use
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Tobacco Use
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Tobacco Use
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Adults, Urban
The goal of Together Learning Choices was to help HIV-infected youth increase their use of health care, decrease drug and alcohol use and risky sexual behaviors, and improve their quality of life.
Together Learning Choices (TLC) showed that prevention programs can effectively reduce risk acts among HIV-infected youths.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens
The goal of the TGFV program is to help students learn the skills they need to get along peacefully with others and avoid violence.
Too Good programs empower children with the social-emotional learning and substance abuse prevention skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Community / Public Safety, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of tribal motor vehicle injury prevention programs is to reduce disparities in rates of motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths.
Projects to increase motor vehicle safety on tribal reservations increased seat belt use among drivers, increased use of child safety seats, and decreased motor vehicle crashes.