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The impact of two universal randomized first- and second-grade classroom interventions on young adult suicide ideation and attempts

Objective This paper reports the impact of two first- and second-grade classroom based universal preventive...

Longitudinal impact of two universal preventive interventions in first grade on educational outcomes in high school

This study examined the longitudinal effects of 2 first-grade universal preventive interventions on academic outcomes...

Testing links between childhood positive peer relations and externalizing outcomes through a randomized controlled intervention study

In this study, the authors used a randomized controlled trial to explore the link between...

Depressed mood and the effect of two universal first grade preventive interventions on survival to the first tobacco cigarette smoked among urban youth

Introduction As part of an evaluation of two first-grade, universal preventive interventions whose proximal targets...

Integrated models of school-based prevention: Logic and theory

School-based prevention programs can positively impact a range of social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. Yet...

The good behavior game and the future of prevention and treatment

The Good Behavior Game (GBG), a universal classroom behavior management method, was tested in first-...

Return on investment: Evidence-based options to improve statewide outcomes (Document No. 12-04-1201)

This technical appendix describes the latest version of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy...

Coaching teachers to improve implementation of the good behavior game

This study explored the association between coaching and the implementation of the Good Behavior Game...

Supporting universal prevention programs: A two-phased coaching model

Schools are adopting evidence-based programs designed to enhance students’ emotional and behavioral competencies at increasing...

Measuring collective efficacy among children in community-based afterschool programs: Exploring pathways toward prevention and positive youth development

Collective efficacy refers to a perceived sense of connectedness and willingness to intervene among youth,...