@article{ref1,
title="The Mentoring Factor: Evaluation of the Across Ages' Intergenerational Approach to Drug Abuse Prevention",
journal="Child and youth services",
year="1999",
author="Taylor, Andrea S. and LoSciuto, Leonard and Fox, Margaretta and Hilbert, Susan M. and Sonkowsky, Michael",
volume="20",
number="1-2",
pages="77-99",
abstract="Note: This publication evaluated Across Ages, a comprehensive, intergenerational mentoring program designed to prevent/reduce teen drug abuse and to help older adults (55+) stay active in their communities.Results suggest that Across Ages participants showed significant improvement in their sense of well-being, knowledge about elders, reactions to drug use situations, attitudes toward community service, and attitudes toward school, the future, and elders.For more information on Across Ages, a Safe Communities ~ Safe Schools Favorable Program, see VioPro record number 2907.Juvenile Substance UseChild Substance UseSubstance Use PreventionDrug Use PreventionLate ChildhoodElementary School StudentMentoringPrevention ProgramOutcome EvaluationProgram EvaluationPennsylvaniaCommunity ServicesElder Adult MentorChild AttitudesChild KnowledgeChild PerceptionsChild Well-BeingChild DevelopmentSocial Skills DevelopmentProsocial SkillsYouth DevelopmentAt Risk ChildAt Risk YouthSCSS Favorable Reference09-00<p />",
language="",
issn="0145-935X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}