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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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Women

Goal: To reduce sexual and drug use behaviors among recently incarcerated, HIV-negative women at risk for HIV.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Rural

Goal: The goal of MMD is to increase physical activity among people with type 2 diabetes and improve their disease self-management skills.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens

Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce substance use and other illegal behaviors among teenage males.

Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability

Goal: The goal of Performance Track is to recognize and encourage top environmental performance among private and public facilities, which go beyond compliance with regulatory requirements to achieve environmental excellence.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Teens, Urban

Goal: The purpose of the program is to keep youth out of crime and to provide them with opportunities for a more fulfilling life.

Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Families

Goal: A 10-session group program, with two individual sessions, for divorced mothers and their children to promote resilience in children after parental divorce.

Impact: At the fifteen-year followup, NBP reduced the incidence of internalizing disorders for females and males and substance-related disorders and substance use for males.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Children, Adults, Women, Rural

Goal: The goal of the New Moms Network is to provide a helpful and supportive environment for new parents.

Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Children, Families

Goal: NFN's mission is to provide first-time parents with parenting information and education and connect them to services in the community.

Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban

Goal: The goal of NYC WasteLe$$ is to promote waste prevention at businesses, agencies, schools, and at home.

Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance, Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Goal: The goal of this program is to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services for the residents of Hennepin County.