Rural Underpinnings for Resiliency and Linkages (RURAL) is an example of a Safe Schools/Healthy Students project. Using a public health approach to increase school safety and promote healthy behaviors, RURAL introduced strategies designed to provide universal prevention for the school population, early intervention for at-risk children and families, and intensive services for those with the greatest needs. Preliminary evaluation findings are presented. (Contains 34 references and 4 tables.) (GCP)