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Where to Find Information on EvidenceshyBased Programs and Practices (EBPs) in
Working with Youth
A Guide to Available Resources
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Guides to EBPs in juvenile justice and Violence Prevention
The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in addressing the problems of juvenile delinquency gang activity or youth violence
OJJDPs Model Programs Guide The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention United States Department of Justice httpwww2dsgonlinecommpgdmc defaultaspx
The OJJDP DMC Reduction Best Practices Database is designed to assist jurisdictions in the development of initiatives to reduce Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) It provides guidelines for choosing strategies and developing an intervention plan and presents a conceptual framework similar to the risk and protective factor framework used in prevention science for use in plotting a course through the mixture of programs services and activities to determine the most appropriate strategy for targeting specifically identified DMC contributing mechanism(s)
Blueprints for Violence Prevention Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence University of Colorado httpwwwcoloradoeducspvblueprints
The Blueprints Initiative sets a gold standard for implementing exemplary researchshybased violence and drug programs and for implementing these programs with fidelity to the models The site identifies replicable programs with a strong evidence-base and provides guidance and information on effective implementation strategies
Community Guide to Helping Americas Youth Office of the First Lady httpwwwhelpingamericasyouthgov
Helping Americas Youth is a nationwide effort initiated by President George W Bush and led by First Lady Laura Bush to benefit children and teenagers by encouraging action in three key areas family school and community [This] Community Guide to Helping Americas Youth helps communities build partnerships assess their needs and resources and select from program designs that could be replicated in their community It walks community groups through the steps necessary for building strong supports for youth
2
Handbook of Injury and Violence Prevention Centers for Disease Control US Department of Health and Human Services Available for purchase at httpwwwcdcgovncipcinjurybooks
This comprehensive manual details injury and violence interventions that have proven to work effectively with vulnerable populations across all stages of life It will benefit practitioners who manage implement or evaluate injury or violence prevention programs policymakers who influence injury or violence prevention through legislation and other policies university faculty who teach coursework in injury and violence prevention and graduate students preparing to work in or with injury or violence prevention programs
National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwnreppsamhsagov
The evidence-based programs and practices featured on this site have been tested in communities schools social service organizations and workplaces across America and have provided solid proof that they have prevented or reduced substance abuse and other related high-risk behaviors including youth violence The Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about andor implementing these programs
Strengthening Americas Families Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency Department of Health Promotion and Education University of Utah httpwwwstrengtheningfamiliesorg
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is pleased to provide the results of the 1999 search for best practice family strengthening programs The programs featured here are divided into categories based upon the degree quality and outcomes of research associated with them You will also find a program matrix This may be helpful in determining at a glance which programs may best meet your community needs
3
Truancy Prevention-Empowering Students Schools and Communities Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention US Department of Justice httpojjdpncjrsorgtruancy
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) US Department of Education developed this Web site to collect and disseminate truancy-related information and resources The partnership between OJJDP and OSDFS reflects a shared objective of keeping youth engaged in school and on the path to responsible adulthood
Youth Violence A Report of the Surgeon General U S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services and National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovlibraryyouthviolencetochtml
The mission of the Surgeon General is to protect and improve the public health of the Nation and this report was developed within the responsibilities and spirit of that mission This chapter identifies a set of standards based on scientific consensus and applies those standards to the literature to identify with confidence general strategies and programs that work that are promising or that do not
4
Guides to EBPs in Child Welfare Youth Development and Family Strengthening The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the fields of child welfare youth development and family strengthening
California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwcachildwelfareclearinghouseorg
The website is designed to 1) Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals staff of public and private organizations academic institutions and others who are committed to serving children and families 2) Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices 3) Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system
The Findings from the Kauffman Best Practices Project The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwww chadwickcenter orgkauffman htm
In the past five years a significant body of empirical research has emerged supporting the efficacy of certain treatment protocols with abused children and their families Despite the emerging evidence regarding effective treatments there is a strong perception by many leaders in the field that use of this evidence in a reliable way is still rare in the child abuse field In this context the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City agreed to support the systematic identification of best practices on helping children heal from the impact of child abuse and spread those effective interventions This effort was conducted under the broad overview of the National Call to Action A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA)
Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior University of South Florida httpchallengingbehaviorfmhiusfedu
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive
5
evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
Guides to EBPs in juvenile justice and Violence Prevention
The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in addressing the problems of juvenile delinquency gang activity or youth violence
OJJDPs Model Programs Guide The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention United States Department of Justice httpwww2dsgonlinecommpgdmc defaultaspx
The OJJDP DMC Reduction Best Practices Database is designed to assist jurisdictions in the development of initiatives to reduce Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) It provides guidelines for choosing strategies and developing an intervention plan and presents a conceptual framework similar to the risk and protective factor framework used in prevention science for use in plotting a course through the mixture of programs services and activities to determine the most appropriate strategy for targeting specifically identified DMC contributing mechanism(s)
Blueprints for Violence Prevention Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence University of Colorado httpwwwcoloradoeducspvblueprints
The Blueprints Initiative sets a gold standard for implementing exemplary researchshybased violence and drug programs and for implementing these programs with fidelity to the models The site identifies replicable programs with a strong evidence-base and provides guidance and information on effective implementation strategies
Community Guide to Helping Americas Youth Office of the First Lady httpwwwhelpingamericasyouthgov
Helping Americas Youth is a nationwide effort initiated by President George W Bush and led by First Lady Laura Bush to benefit children and teenagers by encouraging action in three key areas family school and community [This] Community Guide to Helping Americas Youth helps communities build partnerships assess their needs and resources and select from program designs that could be replicated in their community It walks community groups through the steps necessary for building strong supports for youth
2
Handbook of Injury and Violence Prevention Centers for Disease Control US Department of Health and Human Services Available for purchase at httpwwwcdcgovncipcinjurybooks
This comprehensive manual details injury and violence interventions that have proven to work effectively with vulnerable populations across all stages of life It will benefit practitioners who manage implement or evaluate injury or violence prevention programs policymakers who influence injury or violence prevention through legislation and other policies university faculty who teach coursework in injury and violence prevention and graduate students preparing to work in or with injury or violence prevention programs
National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwnreppsamhsagov
The evidence-based programs and practices featured on this site have been tested in communities schools social service organizations and workplaces across America and have provided solid proof that they have prevented or reduced substance abuse and other related high-risk behaviors including youth violence The Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about andor implementing these programs
Strengthening Americas Families Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency Department of Health Promotion and Education University of Utah httpwwwstrengtheningfamiliesorg
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is pleased to provide the results of the 1999 search for best practice family strengthening programs The programs featured here are divided into categories based upon the degree quality and outcomes of research associated with them You will also find a program matrix This may be helpful in determining at a glance which programs may best meet your community needs
3
Truancy Prevention-Empowering Students Schools and Communities Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention US Department of Justice httpojjdpncjrsorgtruancy
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) US Department of Education developed this Web site to collect and disseminate truancy-related information and resources The partnership between OJJDP and OSDFS reflects a shared objective of keeping youth engaged in school and on the path to responsible adulthood
Youth Violence A Report of the Surgeon General U S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services and National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovlibraryyouthviolencetochtml
The mission of the Surgeon General is to protect and improve the public health of the Nation and this report was developed within the responsibilities and spirit of that mission This chapter identifies a set of standards based on scientific consensus and applies those standards to the literature to identify with confidence general strategies and programs that work that are promising or that do not
4
Guides to EBPs in Child Welfare Youth Development and Family Strengthening The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the fields of child welfare youth development and family strengthening
California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwcachildwelfareclearinghouseorg
The website is designed to 1) Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals staff of public and private organizations academic institutions and others who are committed to serving children and families 2) Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices 3) Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system
The Findings from the Kauffman Best Practices Project The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwww chadwickcenter orgkauffman htm
In the past five years a significant body of empirical research has emerged supporting the efficacy of certain treatment protocols with abused children and their families Despite the emerging evidence regarding effective treatments there is a strong perception by many leaders in the field that use of this evidence in a reliable way is still rare in the child abuse field In this context the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City agreed to support the systematic identification of best practices on helping children heal from the impact of child abuse and spread those effective interventions This effort was conducted under the broad overview of the National Call to Action A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA)
Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior University of South Florida httpchallengingbehaviorfmhiusfedu
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive
5
evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
Handbook of Injury and Violence Prevention Centers for Disease Control US Department of Health and Human Services Available for purchase at httpwwwcdcgovncipcinjurybooks
This comprehensive manual details injury and violence interventions that have proven to work effectively with vulnerable populations across all stages of life It will benefit practitioners who manage implement or evaluate injury or violence prevention programs policymakers who influence injury or violence prevention through legislation and other policies university faculty who teach coursework in injury and violence prevention and graduate students preparing to work in or with injury or violence prevention programs
National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwnreppsamhsagov
The evidence-based programs and practices featured on this site have been tested in communities schools social service organizations and workplaces across America and have provided solid proof that they have prevented or reduced substance abuse and other related high-risk behaviors including youth violence The Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about andor implementing these programs
Strengthening Americas Families Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency Department of Health Promotion and Education University of Utah httpwwwstrengtheningfamiliesorg
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is pleased to provide the results of the 1999 search for best practice family strengthening programs The programs featured here are divided into categories based upon the degree quality and outcomes of research associated with them You will also find a program matrix This may be helpful in determining at a glance which programs may best meet your community needs
3
Truancy Prevention-Empowering Students Schools and Communities Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention US Department of Justice httpojjdpncjrsorgtruancy
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) US Department of Education developed this Web site to collect and disseminate truancy-related information and resources The partnership between OJJDP and OSDFS reflects a shared objective of keeping youth engaged in school and on the path to responsible adulthood
Youth Violence A Report of the Surgeon General U S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services and National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovlibraryyouthviolencetochtml
The mission of the Surgeon General is to protect and improve the public health of the Nation and this report was developed within the responsibilities and spirit of that mission This chapter identifies a set of standards based on scientific consensus and applies those standards to the literature to identify with confidence general strategies and programs that work that are promising or that do not
4
Guides to EBPs in Child Welfare Youth Development and Family Strengthening The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the fields of child welfare youth development and family strengthening
California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwcachildwelfareclearinghouseorg
The website is designed to 1) Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals staff of public and private organizations academic institutions and others who are committed to serving children and families 2) Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices 3) Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system
The Findings from the Kauffman Best Practices Project The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwww chadwickcenter orgkauffman htm
In the past five years a significant body of empirical research has emerged supporting the efficacy of certain treatment protocols with abused children and their families Despite the emerging evidence regarding effective treatments there is a strong perception by many leaders in the field that use of this evidence in a reliable way is still rare in the child abuse field In this context the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City agreed to support the systematic identification of best practices on helping children heal from the impact of child abuse and spread those effective interventions This effort was conducted under the broad overview of the National Call to Action A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA)
Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior University of South Florida httpchallengingbehaviorfmhiusfedu
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive
5
evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
Truancy Prevention-Empowering Students Schools and Communities Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention US Department of Justice httpojjdpncjrsorgtruancy
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) US Department of Education developed this Web site to collect and disseminate truancy-related information and resources The partnership between OJJDP and OSDFS reflects a shared objective of keeping youth engaged in school and on the path to responsible adulthood
Youth Violence A Report of the Surgeon General U S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services and National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health httpwwwsurgeongeneralgovlibraryyouthviolencetochtml
The mission of the Surgeon General is to protect and improve the public health of the Nation and this report was developed within the responsibilities and spirit of that mission This chapter identifies a set of standards based on scientific consensus and applies those standards to the literature to identify with confidence general strategies and programs that work that are promising or that do not
4
Guides to EBPs in Child Welfare Youth Development and Family Strengthening The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the fields of child welfare youth development and family strengthening
California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwcachildwelfareclearinghouseorg
The website is designed to 1) Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals staff of public and private organizations academic institutions and others who are committed to serving children and families 2) Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices 3) Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system
The Findings from the Kauffman Best Practices Project The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwww chadwickcenter orgkauffman htm
In the past five years a significant body of empirical research has emerged supporting the efficacy of certain treatment protocols with abused children and their families Despite the emerging evidence regarding effective treatments there is a strong perception by many leaders in the field that use of this evidence in a reliable way is still rare in the child abuse field In this context the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City agreed to support the systematic identification of best practices on helping children heal from the impact of child abuse and spread those effective interventions This effort was conducted under the broad overview of the National Call to Action A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA)
Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior University of South Florida httpchallengingbehaviorfmhiusfedu
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive
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evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
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Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
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Guides to EBPs in Child Welfare Youth Development and Family Strengthening The following Web sites and publications describe evidence-based programs and practices that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the fields of child welfare youth development and family strengthening
California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwcachildwelfareclearinghouseorg
The website is designed to 1) Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals staff of public and private organizations academic institutions and others who are committed to serving children and families 2) Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices 3) Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system
The Findings from the Kauffman Best Practices Project The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwww chadwickcenter orgkauffman htm
In the past five years a significant body of empirical research has emerged supporting the efficacy of certain treatment protocols with abused children and their families Despite the emerging evidence regarding effective treatments there is a strong perception by many leaders in the field that use of this evidence in a reliable way is still rare in the child abuse field In this context the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City agreed to support the systematic identification of best practices on helping children heal from the impact of child abuse and spread those effective interventions This effort was conducted under the broad overview of the National Call to Action A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA)
Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior University of South Florida httpchallengingbehaviorfmhiusfedu
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive
5
evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
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evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices
Child Trends What Works httpwwwchildtrendsorg
Child Trends present extensive knowledge about programs found to work to enhance childrens development in a user-friendly format The sites approach is built on the concept that child development is a cumulative process that begins before birth and continues into young adulthood
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpwwwfriendsnrcorgresourcesteleconferencehtmeducation
FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Childrens Bureau We are a federally mandated Training and Technical Assistance Provider for CBCAP lead agencies The FRIENDS Web site features several helpful online tutorials and teleconferences about implementing evidence-based programs and practices in child abuse prevention
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence-Based Practice The Chadwick Center for Children and Families httpwwwaphsaorghomedocGuide-for-Evidence-Based-Practicepdf
The document was written as a collaborative effort between the Chadwick Center which manages the California Clearinghouse on Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare funded by the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention and the National Public Child Welfare Administrators The purpose is to provide guidelines to provide a common language and framework with which to understand the conditions challenges and opportunities in evidence-based practice in child welfare
6
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
The Promising Practices Network The Rand Corporation httpwww promisingpractices neU
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children youth and families The PPN site features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children
7
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
Other Useful Resources and Tools The following Web sites offer literature reviews research summaries and extensive general information on what works in the fields of juvenile justice child welfare and positive youth development In some cases they also offer tips for implementing research-based practices and programs and guidance for adapting programs to fit local needs
The Annie E Casey Foundation Knowledge Center Annie E Casey Foundation httpwww aecf orgKnowledgeCenter aspx
The purpose of the Knowledge Center is to provide advocates policymakers practitioners the media researchers and community members with a range of Foundation resources developed either by Casey or one of our grantees These resources capture the experience and learning of the Foundation in our efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable children youth families and communities
Building Partnerships for Youth National 4-H Council amp the University of Arizona httpcals-cfcalsnetarizonaedufcsbpy
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of societal institutions that work with young people This project will support professionals in educational health faith-based and voluntary youth organizations to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs
Child Welfare Information Gateway (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect) Administration for Children and Families US Childrens Bureau httpwwwchildwelfaregovpreventingprogramswhatworksresearchcfm
This Web site provides research on child abuse prevention programs You can also search for literature in the Information Gateway that evaluates the effectiveness of programs specifically related to child abuse preventionfamily strengthening
8
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth Family and Youth Services Bureau US Department of Health and Human Services httpncfyacfhhsgovabout
The National Clearinghouse on Families amp Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities organizations and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families NCFY was established by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) US Department of Health and Human Services to link those interested in youth issues with the resources they need to better serve young people families and communities
National Criminal Justice Reference Services Office of Justice Programs US Department of Justice httpwwwncjrsorgwhatsncjrshtml
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research policy and program development worldwide It offers free access to thousands of thousands of scholarly articles and government publications in the fields of juvenile justice criminal justice and violence prevention
National Implementation Research Network University of South Florida httpnirnfmhiusfeduaboutus01 whatisnirncfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work httpwwwhuntercunyedusocworknrcfcppabout-ushtml
NRCFCPPP focuses on increasing the capacity and resources of State Tribal and other publicly supported child welfare agencies to promote family-centered practices that contribute to the safety permanency and well-being of children while meeting the needs of their families The NRCFCPPP helps States and
9
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
Tribes to implement strategies to expand knowledge increase competencies and change attitudes of child welfare professionals at all levels with the goal of infusing family-centered principles and practices in their work with children youth and families who enter the child welfare system
National Youth Gang Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research httpwwwiircomnygc
The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers practitioners and researchers in the development and implementation of effective communityshybased gang prevention intervention and suppression strategies To help reduce youth involvement in gangs and gang-related crime the Center conducts annual surveys of youth gang activity and provides training technical assistance and other resources
10
