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Evidence-based programs registry: Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development

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  • Mihalic, Sharon F.
  • Elliott, Delbert S.

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There is a growing demand for evidence-based programs to promote healthy youth development, but this growth has been accompanied by confusion related to varying definitions of evidence-based and mixed messages regarding which programs can claim this designation. The registries that identify evidence-based programs, while intended to help users sift through the findings and claims regarding programs, has oftentimes led to more confusion with their differing standards and program ratings. The advantages of using evidence-based programs and the importance of adopting a high standard of evidence, especially when taking programs to scale,are described. One evidence-based registry is highlighted—Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development hosted at the University of Colorado Boulder.Unlike any previous initiative of its kind, Blueprintsestablished unmatched standards for identifying evidence-based programs and has acted in a way similar to the FDA – evaluating evidence, data and research to determine which programs meet their high standard of proven efficacy.

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  • Mihalic, Sharon F. & Elliott, Delbert S., 2015. "Evidence-based programs registry: Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 48(C), pages 124-131.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:48:y:2015:i:c:p:124-131
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.08.004
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