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.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Men, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of Nia is to educate African American men about HIV/AIDS and reduce risky sexual behaviors.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Urban
Goal: Open Road was created to develop programs and environments with and for young people that promote community, independence and self respect. They develop these programs in partnership with neighborhood groups in need of new natural, educational, and recreational environments. These new environments create new bonds between people of all ages, who unite to establish a living community resource.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Families, Urban
Goal: The primary goals of the program are to reduce family risk and enhance family protective factors that predispose children and youth to substance abuse and related social and emotional difficulties.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children, Rural
Goal: The goal of the PAVEd for Success program is to improve the literacy outcomes of children.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
Goal: The goal of the Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma is to improve asthma care for those at greatest risk through education, outreach, and advocacy.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens, Urban
Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce Philadelphia's homicide rate and put violent youthful offenders on the path toward a productive majority.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
Goal: The goal of Planning for Elders in the Central City is to improve the quality of life of seniors, adults wtih disabilties and care providers in San Francisco and beyond through community organizations, advocacy and education activities.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens
Goal: To increase social competence and decrease substance abuse among sixth and seventh grade students.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
Goal: The goal of the Prescription for Health Diabetes Project was to improve health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes through culturally-appropriate interventions.
Preventing Marijuana Use through Establishing Conservative Norms in Adolescents (Los Angeles and Orange, CA)
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Urban
Goal: To prevent use of marijuana altogether in adolescents by establishing conservative norms.