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Head Start/Anti-Substance Abuse Program Falters in New Jersey

October 1, 2003 | Program Result Report

Concerned Parents for Head Start in Paterson, N.J., developed Project Unconditional, a project designed to integrate family and community strengthening components into Head Start to reduce risks for substance abuse.

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.

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.

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.

Philadelphia's Lead Court Is Making a Difference

May 3, 2013 | Journal Article

Philadelphia's Lead Court shows compliance for lead hazard remediation improvement.

Injury Free Coalition for Kids: Dissemination of a Model Injury-Prevention Program for Children and Adolescents

January 27, 2011 | Program Result Report

The Injury Free Coalition for Kids, a national network of local physician-led, hospital-based programs in Level I pediatric trauma centers, conducts interventions to prevent childhood injuries through education and environmental change.

Attitudes and Beliefs of Adolescents and Parents Regarding Adolescent Suicide

February 1, 2010 | Journal Article

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported that roughly 14.5 percent of U.S. high school students considered suicide in 2006. This study used focus groups to uncover common beliefs about teen suicide

Safer Newark, N.J., Initiative Sets Low Tolerance for Repeat Offenders and Firearm Use

February 1, 2004 | Program Result Report

Rutgers University's School of Criminal Justice pulled together a task force to examine the nature of Newark's violent crime problem and take steps to address it.

Worcester Has Limited Success in Fighting Back Against Drugs

May 1, 2003 | Program Result Report

Worcester Fights Back, which formed in 1990 under the auspices of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, worked to substantially reduce demand for illegal drugs and alcohol in Worcester, Mass.

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