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ResourcesWelcome to NETCAPP’s resources section. Here you will find a number of free resources organized by the following topics: General Information of Science-Based Approaches Selecting a Science-Based Approach Implementing a Science-Based Approach Evaluating a Science-Based Approach Other Teen Pregnancy Prevention Materials
and Information
“Emerging Answers: New Research Findings on Programs to Reduce
Teen Pregnancy” (Summary Report, May 2001) is a publication that
offers practitioners and policymakers information on what programs work
to prevent teen pregnancy. (pdf) “No Easy Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen
Pregnancy” (Summary Report, March 1997) is the precursor to Emerging
Answers, this 1997 comprehensive research review finds "there are
no magic bullets" for preventing teen pregnancy. Prevention programs
that address the complex reasons that teens become pregnant show the
most promise for significantly reducing teen pregnancy and birth rates. “What Works: Curriculum-Based Programs That Prevent Teen Pregnancy”
is a 19-page pamphlet that presents a succinct overview of what is known
about carefully evaluated interventions that help prevent teen pregnancy,
including a list of effective programs, selected program effects, contact
information, as well as direct links to resources providing additional
program and evaluation information. The pamphlet offers advice on how
to choose a program, catalogs the characteristics of effective programs,
and offers some words of caution about what an effective program actually
can accomplish. (pdf) Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The five volumes include information on mobilization; needs and assets
assessments; implementing effective programs; evaluating teen pregnancy
prevention programs; assessing youth’s access to reproductive
health services; and linking youth development programs with teen pregnancy
prevention. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, in conjunction with
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, developed “Get
Organized: A Guide to Preventing Teen Pregnancy,” a practical
manual for people who are interested in taking action to prevent teen
pregnancy in their communities. The three-volume, 17-chapter publication
covers a lot of ground - from strategies for involving boys and men
and for reaching out to religious leaders to practical advice about
how to raise money and to conduct program evaluation. Yet it remains
easy to read and simple to use, with many checklists and examples from
promising programs around the country. Putting What Works to Work (PWWTW) is a project of the National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy funded, in part, by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Through PWWTW, the Campaign will translate research
on teen pregnancy prevention and related issues into user-friendly materials
for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates. In the “Science & Success” series, Advocates for Youth
identifies evaluated programs that have been proven to reduce teenage
pregnancies and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or to cause
at least two beneficial changes in sexual risk behaviors. Putting What Works to Work (PWWTW) is a project of the National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy funded, in part, by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Through PWWTW, the Campaign will translate research
on teen pregnancy prevention and related issues into user-friendly materials
for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates. “What Works” is a 19-page pamphlet from the National Campaign,
which examines what is known about carefully evaluated interventions
that help prevent teen pregnancy. (pdf) Presented by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, these
papers and tables provide an exhaustive analysis of the more than 400
factors that can affect teen sexual behavior in both the United States
and in developing countries. Developed by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, “Making
the List” helps those working with young people to navigate lists
of effective teen pregnancy prevention programs and make informed decisions
about how to select the best one(s) for a particular community and population.
(pdf) This is a free online course developed by ETR on focus group basics.
It covers everything from site logistics to data analysis. A step-by-step guide on working with the media to promote teen pregnancy
prevention, which includes a sample focus group discussion guide, developed
by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (pdf). The Free Management Library’s webpage on conducting focus groups A website with tips on conducting focus groups by the Market Navigation,
Inc. The Community Toolbox provides over 6,000 pages of practical skill-building
information on over 250 different topics. Topic sections include step-by-step
instruction, examples, check-lists, and related resources. A guide to conducting focus groups with youth, including sample questions
developed by the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency to help support
children in military families (pdf). This site from Penn State provides a guide to developing questions
for focus groups. ETR provides guidelines on conducting focus groups with teens. ETR's sample protocol for focus groups with parents. ETR's sample protocol for focus groups with teens. Coalition Building Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The first of five volumes, “Mobilizing for Action” reviews
research on adolescent pregnancy; describes how to build coalitions;
outlines steps for planning and conducting pregnancy prevention campaigns;
and provides tips for working with the media, policy makers, and other
key stakeholders. (pdf) The Community “How To” Guides on Underage Drinking Prevention,
developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, contains
a chapter on coalition building, which details the process of developing
and maintaining a community coalition. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/Community%20Guides%20HTML/Guides_index.html Community Needs Assessments A step-by-step guide on conducting a community needs assessment on
teen pregnancy developed by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
(pdf). Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The second of five volumes, “Building Strong Foundations, Ensuring
the Future” provides step-by-step guidance on assessing the needs
and assets of youth in the community, developing a strong funding base
for programs, and planning for the evaluation of pregnancy prevention
programs. (pdf) Presented by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, these
papers and tables provide an exhaustive analysis of the more than 400
factors that can affect teen sexual behavior in both the United States
and in developing countries. Developed by Iowa State University, this document provides a general
overview of community assessment and the steps needed to complete one
(pdf). The Community Toolbox provides over 6,000 pages of practical skill-building
information on over 250 different topics. Topic sections include step-by-step
instruction, examples, check-lists, and related resources. The Community Guide to Helping America’s Youth helps communities
build partnerships, assess their needs and resources, and select from
program designs that could be replicated in their community. It walks
community groups through the steps necessary for building strong supports
for youth. Developed by the National Youth Gang Center, the assessment guide,
A Guide to Assessing Your Community’s Youth Gang Problem, provides
a blueprint for conducting an in-depth assessment of the gang problem
in the community and guidance for the assessment process. It describes
the data variables, sources of data, and data-collection instruments.
It also provides suggestions on how to organize and analyze the data
and guidelines for preparation of an Assessment Report that will present
the results of the data-collection effort, as well as an analysis of
the data and key findings regarding the community’s gang problem.
The Community “How To” Guides on Underage Drinking Prevention,
developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, contains
a chapter on community needs assessment, which details the elements
of a needs assessment. Beginning with data, the booklet walks the reader
through the process organizations must follow to obtain all the information
they will need to determine the exact causes of underage drinking and
the appropriate solutions to those problems.
Copy That, by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, makes
clear that a key step to lowering teen pregnancy rates further is to
extend the reach of teen pregnancy prevention programs that have been
shown to have positive results. Replicating programs proven to work
is an important strategy to continuing recent progress. (pdf) The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy developed “Terms
of Engagement: How to Involve Parents in Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy”.
The publication features information on reaching parents; motivating
parents to participate and keeping them involved; knowing what to say
to parents and how to say it; and paying for programs. (pdf) This chapter in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s
document “Get Organized,” is dedicated to involving parents
and other adults in teen pregnancy prevention programs. (pdf) Advocates for Youth develops many useful documents for parents looking
for information on speaking with their child about sexuality as well
as organizing their community to prevent teen pregnancy.
Advocates for Youth develops many useful documents for parents looking
for information on speaking with their child about sexuality as well
as organizing their community to prevent teen pregnancy. This site for parents, created by the National Campaign to Prevent
Teen Pregnancy, provides information on discussing teen pregnancy with
their child. Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The first of five volumes, “Mobilizing for Action” reviews
research on adolescent pregnancy; describes how to build coalitions;
outlines steps for planning and conducting pregnancy prevention campaigns;
and provides tips for working with the media, policy makers, and other
key stakeholders. (pdf) Advocates for Youth created a list of resources and materials to help
in building local coalitions to prevent teen pregnancy. Resources include
organizations, publications and websites. This chapter in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s
document “Get Organized,” is dedicated to involving community
healthcare providers in teen pregnancy prevention programs. (pdf) This chapter in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s
document “Get Organized,” is dedicated to involving the
local business community in teen pregnancy prevention programs. (pdf)
This chapter in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s
document “Get Organized,” is dedicated to involving schools
in teen pregnancy prevention programs. (pdf) Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The first of five volumes, “Mobilizing for Action” reviews
research on adolescent pregnancy; describes how to build coalitions;
outlines steps for planning and conducting pregnancy prevention campaigns;
and provides tips for working with the media, policy makers, and other
key stakeholders. (pdf) Advocates for Youth developed a series of publications titled “Communities
Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.”
The last of five volumes, “Linking Pregnancy prevention to Youth
Development” demonstrates the benefits that youth development
programs may derive from providing links to sexuality education and
contraceptive access programs. (pdf) From Research to Practice: Approaching Foundations, Advocates for Youth
(pdf) From Research to Practice: Cultivating Individual Donors, Advocates
for Youth (pdf) From Research to Practice: Ensuring Financial Stability: Selected Annotated
Bibliography, Advocates for Youth (pdf) From Research to Practice: Fund-raising Tips for Local Organizations,
Advocates for Youth (pdf) From Research to Practice: The Heart of Fund-raising, Advocates for
Youth (pdf) The Community “How To” Guides on Underage Drinking Prevention, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, contains a chapter on coalition building, which details the various types of funding that are available including government grants, private sector funding, in-kind contributions, and funding that can be obtained from earmarked funds such as fees, fines, assessments, and dedicated taxes. Because most organizations have difficulty writing a proposal that can help them obtain needed funding, Appendix #1 in this booklet includes a "Proposal Writing Short Course," provided by the Foundation Center. A proposal checklist and evaluation form will also assist the organization in reviewing the final product. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/Community%20Guides%20HTML/Guides_index.html
Copy That, by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, makes
clear that a key step to lowering teen pregnancy rates further is to
extend the reach of teen pregnancy prevention programs that have been
shown to have positive results. Replicating programs proven to work
is an important strategy to continuing recent progress. (pdf) The Free Management Library has an extensive chapter on Basic Program
Evaluation as well as a chapter on Outcome Evaluation for Non-Profit
Organizations. This site developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
links to numerous step-by-step evaluation resources, especially those
regarding development and use of logic models. The University of Wisconsin has created a website of program development
and evaluation, which provides information from a number of sources.
The James Irvine Foundation has a list of resources available for download,
a number of which look directly at evaluating programs run by non-profit
groups.
This site by the CDC provides an introduction to program evaluation. This site from Penn State provides detailed information on each step
of program evaluation.
This is an example of a thorough needs assessment report done in Ontario,
Canada. The Best Start Resource Centre is funded by the Ontario government
to support service providers in addressing preconception, prenatal and
child health. Best Start develops new resources and provides networking,
training and consultation opportunities for service providers. The focus
of Best Start’s work conforms to the changing needs and interests
of Ontario service providers. With increasing attention to issue of
teen pregnancy, Best Start chose to investigate the needs of Ontario
service providers in the area of teen pregnancy prevention. (pdf)
Adolescent Childbearing and Educational and Economic Attainment, Advocates
for Youth Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing in the United States, Advocates
for Youth Adolescent Protective Behaviors: Abstinence and Contraceptive Use,
Advocates for Youth Adolescent Sexual Health in Europe and the U.S.—Why the Difference?,
Advocates for Youth Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Younger Teens, Advocates for Youth Information for Professionals Working on Teen Pregnancy Prevention,
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Information for Policymakers Working on Teen Pregnancy Prevention,
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Parents as Advocates for Comprehensive Sex Ed in Schools, Advocates
for Youth Information and resources for teens developed by the National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy The YouthResource is a project of Advocates for Youth; the website
was developed for GLBTQ youth to answer questions, provide information,
and allow a space for sharing experiences. Similar to Advocates for Youth’s YouthResource, AmbienteJoven
is a website developed for Spanish-speaking GLBTQ youth to answer questions,
provide information, and allow a space for sharing experiences. MySistahs a project of Advocates for Youth that is a website created
by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support
on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.
Through monthly features, message boards, and online peer education
young women receive information on activism, culture, sexual health,
and other issues that are important to them. Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet service produced
by Alice!, Columbia University's Health Promotion Program — a
division of Health Services at Columbia. Sex, Etc. is a website for teens developed by Answer. Answer is based
at the Rutgers University Center for Applied Psychology and has provided
resources, advocacy, training and technical assistance in support of
age-appropriate, balanced, comprehensive sexuality education, first
in New Jersey and now nationwide. (Answer was known to most people as
the Network for Family Life Education for over 25 years.) teenwire.com is an award-winning sexual health Web site for teens by
the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The “Science Says” series, created by the National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, discuss a number of issues surrounding teen
pregnancy in simple briefs focused on current research in the field.
This site, created by Advocates for Youth, contains a number of documents
on working with GLBTQ students, as well as materials for GLBTQ youth
and their peers. The YouthResource is a project of Advocates for Youth; the website
was developed for GLBTQ youth to answer questions, provide information,
and allow a space for sharing experiences. Similar to Advocates for Youth’s YouthResource, AmbienteJoven
is a website developed for Spanish-speaking GLBTQ youth to answer questions,
provide information, and allow a space for sharing experiences. The importance of targeting teen boys and young men is increasingly
apparent to researchers, practitioners, parents, and others who work
with youth. This publication, “It’s a Guy Thing: Boys, Young
Men, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention,” developed by the National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, addresses the role of boys and young
men in teen pregnancy. (pdf) This section of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s
website provides a wealth state information, including trend data, state
profiles, state-by-state comparisons, summaries of state teen pregnancy
prevention programs, some county and city data, media campaigns and
legislative activity, as well as state contact information and related
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