TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Implementing Community-Based Prevention Programming: A Review of the Literature
JO  - Journal of Primary Prevention
A1  - Stith, Sandra
A1  - Pruitt, Irene
A1  - Dees, J. E. M. E. G.
A1  - Fronce, Michael
A1  - Green, Narkia
A1  - Som, Anurag
A1  - Linkh, David
SP  - 599
EP  - 617
VL  - 27
IS  - 6
N2  - In this review of literature we identify consensually validated conclusions and recommendations for implementing community based prevention programming. The general recommendations identified from the literature are as follows: (1) a community must be ready for a prevention program, (2) effective community coalitions must be developed, (3) programming must fit the community, (4) program fidelity should be maintained, and (5) adequate resources, training, technical assistance, and attention to evaluation are necessary. The existing research and expert opinion in the field of prevention science indicate that when these crucial recommendations are incorporated into community prevention practice, the effectiveness of prevention efforts is optimized.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0278-095X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10935-006-0062-8
ID  - ref1
ER  -