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Kilburn, M. Rebecca, Ed. – RAND Corporation, 2014
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) on Children, Families and Communities (www.promisingpractices.net) began as a partnership between four state-level organizations that help public and private organizations improve the well-being of children and families. The PPN website, archived in June 2014, featured summaries of programs and practices that…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Well Being, Web Sites, Child Development
Owtrakul, Vipapan, Ed.; Miller, Andrea B., Ed.; Riccio, Robert J., Ed. – 1996
Asian American and Pacific Islander (A&PI) populations are seriously affected by substance abuse related problems. Culturally appropriate prevention resources for A&PI audiences on substance abuse issues remain a critical need. This resource guide provides information and referrals to help prevention specialists, educators, and community leaders…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Internet
Ertle, Vicki, Ed. – 1995
This fifth annual publication contains descriptions of exemplary prevention and intervention efforts in nine states and Pacific territories. These are: American Samoa, Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Washington, and Wyoming. The programs are grouped by categories: (1)…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Drug Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship
Miller, Andrea B., Ed. – 1996
While studies show that young African Americans tend to use alcohol and drugs at lower rates than their White and Hispanic peers, substance abuse and involvement continue to touch the lives of millions of African American youth. This Substance Abuse Resource Guide for prevention specialists, educators, parents, and others was compiled from a…
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Behavior Patterns, Blacks, Disadvantaged Youth