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.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Urban
The goal of this program is to reduce short- and long-term antisocial behavior.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Rural
The goal of the Farm Safety Day Camp is to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for children through education and training.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens, Urban
The goal of this program is to help divert youths in early stages of delinquency from committing future crimes.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens
To reduce violence among adolescents and young adults living in neighborhoods with high rates of poverty and violence in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Educational Attainment, Teens
Project CRAFT is designed to improve educational levels, teach vocational skills and reduce recidivism among adjudicated youth, while addressing the home building industry's need for entry level workers.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Teens, Rural
The goal of Project MAGIC is to help juvenile offenders leave the criminal justice system.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children
The goal of this program is to educate children about sexual abuse.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Adults, Urban
The goal of Project Ujima is to stop the cycle of violent crimes by reducing the number of repeat victims of violence.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Urban
The goal was to evaluate the regionwide impacts of turning off the ramp meters for a six-week period.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens
The goal of the program is to prevent young offenders from becoming chronic delinquents.