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Camden, N.J., Program Aims to Steer Youth Away from Drugs

September 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

The Woodland Community Development Corporation developed a project that provides inner-city children in Camden, N.J., ages 5-14, with tutoring and enrichment activities in an effort to delay their experimentation with alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs.

Ribbon of Promise Volunteer Campaign Spreads the Message about Preventing School Violence

December 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

Starting in 1999, Ribbon of Promise developed a grass-roots campaign against school violence. The campaign, also known as Ribbon of Promise or ROP, grew out of community response to a fatal school shooting in Springfield, Ore., in May 1998, which left two dead and 25 wounded.

A Million Youth in a Thousand Cities Celebrate the First "Safe Night USA"

July 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

Wisconsin Public Television hosted Safe Night USA, a one-night national youth substance abuse and violence prevention program held simultaneously in over 1,100 cities in all 50 states on June 5, 1999.

The Urban Health Initiative

January 1, 2008 | Book

The Urban Health Initiative, a major effort of the Foundation, aims to improve the health and safety of children living in five medium-size and large cities.

Media Campaign on Prevention of Illegal Drug Use Expands to Promote Treatment

July 28, 2008 | Program Result Report

Some 72 percent of parents and 77 percent of youth recalled exposure to campaign anti-drug messages.

Three Segments of "To the Contrary" Focusing on Preventing Teen Substance Abuse Air on PBS Stations Nationwide

March 1, 2007 | Program Result Report

Persephone Productions produced three segments of the television program To the Contrary focusing on the prevention and treatment of teen substance abuse.

New York City Community Center Provides Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Prevention Counseling for Young Girls

March 1, 2007 | Program Result Report

The Grosvenor Neighborhood House provided substance abuse and early pregnancy prevention services to girls and young women ages eight to 18.

Problem-Solving Skills Help Kids Build Self-Esteem and Steer Clear of Drugs

August 1, 1998 | Program Result Report

The Social Problem Solving Unit of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey expanded its social-skills-development and problem-solving program from fourth and fifth grades only to a schoolwide model for New Jersey elementary schools.

Providing Safer, Higher Quality Pediatric Care

March 6, 2013 | Story

A grantee team focuses on how to do a better job of caring for children

Menu Labeling Regulations and Calories Purchased at Chain Restaurants

June 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study examined whether the mean number of calories purchased by consumers decreased after the regulation to include caloric information on menus was implemented.

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