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Science-Based Programs List

Provides a list of science-based programs that meet these standards and have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing youth drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior.

Science-based prevention programs are those programs determined to be effective by any one of the following agencies:

Only those Research-Validated, Blueprint, or NREPP rated programs that also meet the following criteria are included on the list:

  1. Universal, selected, and/or indicated prevention program
  2. Prevent alcohol, tobacco, or drug use; disruptive behavior and violence; and
  3. Target students in one or more grades K-12

Approved

NOTE: Information about individual program outcomes and effectiveness is well documented by the agencies that reviewed these programs. Program descriptions and evidence of program effectiveness should be viewed at the above listed Web sites prior to program adoption and periodically as part of on-going program evaluation.

Program Name

Program Setting

CHKRC R-V

CSPV Blueprint

NREPP

All Stars™

6 - 8

Yes

 

 

Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices PreK - 1     Yes

ATLAS (Athletes Training and Learning to Avoid Steroids)

9 - 12

Yes

 

Yes

Big Brothers Big Sisters

K - 12

 

Yes

 

Botvin's LifeSkills Training

3 - 9

Yes

Yes

Yes

Brief Strategic Family Therapy Families (9 - 12)     Yes

Caring School Community/ Child Development Project

K - 6

Yes

 

 

Class Action

11 - 12

Yes

 

Yes

Creating Lasting Family Connections

6 - 12

Yes

 

Yes

Early Risers Skills for Success
K - 6
   
Yes

Families That Care: Guiding Good Choices

4 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Functional Family Therapy

5 - 12

 

Yes

 

I Can Problem Solve

PreK - 6

Yes

 

 

Incredible Years

K - 3

 

Yes

Yes

Keepin’ It Real

6 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence

6 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Midwestern Prevention Project: Star (Students Taught Awareness and Resistance):

6 - 8

 

Yes

 

Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program

6 - 8

Yes

 

 

Not on Tobacco (N-O-T) 9 - 12     Yes

Olweus Bullying Prevention

K - 8

 

Yes

 

PeaceBuilders

K - 8

Yes

 

 

Peacemakers

4 - 8

Yes

 

 

Positive Action

K - 12

Yes

 

 

Primary Project

K - 3

 

 

Yes

Project ALERT

6 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Project Northland

6 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Project SUCCESS

9 - 12

 

 
Yes

Project Toward No Drug Abuse

9 - 12

Yes

Yes

Yes

Project Toward No Tobacco Use

5 - 8

Yes

 

Yes

Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS)

K - 5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Protecting You/Protecting Me 1 - 5     Yes

Reconnecting Youth

9 - 12

Yes

 

 

Residential Student Assistance Program

9 - 12

Yes

 

 

Responding in Peaceful and Positive Ways

6 - 8

 

 

Yes

Resolving Conflict Creatively Program
K-12
   
Yes
SAFE Children: Schools and Families Educating Children Families (1)     Yes

Safe Dates

8 - 9

 

 

Yes

Second Step

PreK - 8

Yes

 

Yes

S. S. GRIN - Social Skills Group Intervention
3 - 5
Yes
   
Start Taking Alcohol Risks Seriously (STARS) for Families Families (6 - 8)     Yes

State-Wide Indian Drug Prevention Program

4 - 5

Yes

 

 

Strengthening Families Program

Families (PreK - 10)

   
Yes

Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14

Families (4 - 9)

Yes

 

Yes

Success in Stages: Build Respect, Stop Bullying

1 - 12

 

 

Yes

Too Good for Drugs

K - 12

 

 
Yes

Pending Review

The following programs were formerly identified by the NREPP as model programs but have not yet been rated by the new NREPP process. Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) and Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) entitlement carryover funds may be used to support the cost of implementing these former model programs for a three year period ending June 30, 2010.

Program Name

Program Setting

Number of Local Educational Agencies Reporting Programs Used in 2006-07

Project ACHIEVE

PreK - 8

0

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Sexual Abuse

Families

104

Families And Schools Together (FAST)

Families

5

Family Effectiveness Training

Families

0

Leadership and Resiliency Program

9 - 12

2

Teaching Students to be Peacemakers

K - 9

2

No Longer Approved

The following programs were formerly identified by the NREPP as model programs and have now been re-reviewed and rated by the new NREPP process. The new NREPP ratings for these programs do not meet the California Department of Education's minimum standard for NREPP ratings. Grantees may continue to use SDFSC and TUPE entitlement carryover funds to support the cost of implementing the following programs until June 30, 2010. After June 30, 2010, SDFSC funds may only be used for programs listed as approved. Grantees are encouraged to begin implementing an approved science-based program as soon as possible.

Program Name
Program Setting
Number of Local Educational Agencies Reporting Programs Used in 2006-07

Across Ages

4 - 8

0

CASASTART
Community
0
Family Matters
Families
0
Keep A Clear Mind
4 - 6
5

Parenting Wisely

Parents

0

Project Ex
7 - 12
0

Project Venture

6 - 9

0

Students Managing Anger and Resolution Together (SMART Team)
6 - 9
1

Too Good for Violence

K - 12

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Questions: Greg Wolfe | gwolfe@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0193 
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