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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.
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Filed under Good Idea, Community / Governance, Children, Families, Urban

Goal: The goal is to reduce the frequency of accidental falls from apartment buildings.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Children, Teens

Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce the prevalence of health risk behaviors among young people by creating healthy school environments that promote health and wellness.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Children, Teens

Goal: Wise Guys aims to promote prevention of adolescent pregnancy, reduce sexually transmitted infections and develop sexual responsibility in young men.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Women

Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce barriers to exercise and increase the likelihood that people will engage in physical activity.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Goal: The purpose of Withdrawal.org is to help people who are suffering from addictions get past the hurdle of withdrawal and regain control of their lives.

Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Women, Urban

Goal: The goals of W.O.M.A.N., Inc. are to end abuse and assist battered women in regaining control of their lives.

Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Women, Urban

Goal: Women Overcoming Violence assists women who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues in their recovery using a unique, holistic approach.

Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Families

Goal: The goal of the work Advancement and Support Center is to provide services to help low-wage workers increase their family income and well-being through the use of existing work supports.

Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Educational Attainment, Children, Teens

Goal: The objective of this program is for students to complete high school and be prepared to enter postsecondary education or employment.

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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Weight Status

Goal: The goal of worksite programs for obesity prevention is to help employees reduce weight through diet and/or physical activity.

Impact: Worksite programs for obesity prevention are likely to help employees lose weight and reduce their BMI.