Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 16 health-risk indicators for RI public middle school (MS) students as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and programs...
Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
Prevention Basics Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) This fact sheet outlines the purpose of prevention: to stop the onset of destructive, high risk behaviors, while promoting positive, productive, and healthy lifestyle choices with a focus on building individual and...
2013 RI High School Health-Risks Summary Report
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 21 health-risk indicators for RI public high school students (grades 9-12) as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and...
World Drug Report 2013
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2013 This report presents a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in drug markets. It covers production, trafficking, consumption and the related health consequences.
Vital Signs: Binge Drinking Among Women and High School Girls — United States, 2011
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013 This paper explores the prevalence and public health implications of binge drinking among young women in the United States.
Spectrum of Prevention
Prevention Institute, 1999 The Spectrum of Prevention helps expand prevention efforts beyond education models by promoting a multi-faceted range of activities for effective prevention. It has been used nationally in prevention initiatives targeting traffic safety,...
Sexuality Education Standards Core Content and Skills K-12: A Special Publication of the Journal of School Health
Journal of School Health, 2012 This document strives to provide clear, consistent and straightforward guidance on the essential minimum core content for sexuality education that is developmentally and age-appropriate for students in grades K-12.
Sexual Risk Behaviors and Academic Achievement
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 This publication demonstrates an association between grades and sexual risk behavior.
Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012 This report documents the prevalence and nature of underage drinking and the national efforts and best practices to address the problem. This report also includes information about state policies, enforcement...
Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents: A Research Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders (Second Edition)
National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2003 This guide for parents, educators, and community leaders focuses preventing youth drug use; this edition includes updated principles, new questions and answers, new program information, and expanded references and resources....