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  • Public Health
  • Family Studies

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  • Adolescent problem behaviors like substance use, delinquency, and violence incur significant costs for individuals and communities.
  • Policymakers and practitioners require effective strategies to prevent these behaviors.
  • Numerous parenting programs exist, necessitating clear selection criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two key criteria for selecting effective parenting programs.
  • To review five evidence-based programs (EBPs) for adolescent problem behavior prevention.
  • To offer practical guidance for implementing successful community programs.

Main Methods:

  • The review emphasizes theory-based selection, referencing models like the social development model.
  • It highlights the importance of demonstrated efficacy, defining evidence-based programs (EBPs).
  • Rigorous research designs, including randomized clinical trials, are stressed for establishing program efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Five EBPs are examined: Nurse-Family Partnership, The Incredible Years, Positive Parenting Program, Strengthening Families 10-14, and Staying Connected with Your Teen.
  • Each program's unique features, impact on risk/protective factors, and long-term behavioral outcomes are reviewed.
  • Cost-effectiveness data for each program is provided.

Conclusions:

  • Not all parenting programs are equally effective; theory and evidence are crucial for selection.
  • The five reviewed EBPs provide a strong foundation for community implementation.
  • This review offers practical, evidence-based suggestions for investing in adolescent programs.