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 / 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.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: The goal of the POSSE program is to increase STD awareness, prevention skills, and testing among racial and ethnic minorities.
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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)
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Urban
Goal: To prevent use of marijuana altogether in adolescents by establishing conservative norms.
Preventing Recurring Homelessness Among Mentally Ill Men Using a Critical Time Intervention (CTI) (New York City, NY)
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Men, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of this Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is to prevent recurring homelessness in the mentally ill.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens
Goal: Project A.S.K. seeks to raise youth self-efficacy, improve knowledge of health issues, highlight math and science concepts tested in school, build leadership qualities, and improve the sense of community.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Women, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of Project Healthy Bones is to educate older individuals about osteoporosis and improve strength, balance, and flexibility through strength training exercises.