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The assessment of parent-led prevention programs: a national descriptive study
M Klitzner1, E Bamberger, P J Gruenewald
1Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, California.
Journal of Drug Education
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Parent-led prevention programs are a growing grassroots movement. These community initiatives foster broad support, strengthening agencies and enabling policy changes.
Area of Science:
- Community Psychology
- Public Health Initiatives
- Social Movements
Background:
- Parent-led prevention programs represent a significant, yet understudied, area of community-based intervention.
- Understanding the dynamics of these grassroots efforts is crucial for evaluating their impact on public health and community well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct the first large-scale, systematic, descriptive study of parent-led prevention programs.
- To explore the history, structure, activities, participant roles, and community perceptions of these groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized robust small sample analysis techniques.
- Collected and evaluated process data from parent groups, parents, youth, and community leaders.
Main Results:
- Parent-led prevention is an active, grassroots movement, albeit relatively small-scale.
- These programs garner broad community support and enhance backing for community agencies.
- Parent groups effectively alter community climate, facilitating the adoption of potentially controversial policies.
Conclusions:
- Parent-led prevention programs are a valuable community asset with a positive impact on social support and policy implementation.
- The findings highlight the potential for grassroots movements to influence community health and agency effectiveness.