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Class Action


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Program Info

Outcome Areas
Healthy and Safe Children

Indicators
Youths not using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs

Topic Areas

       Adolescence
       High School
       Youth Development
       Physical Health
       Substance Abuse

Evidence Level  (What does this mean?)
Screened

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Program Overview

Class Action is part of Project Northland, a school-based alcohol prevention curriculum series that aims to reduce alcohol use and binge-drinking among high school students ages 14 to 18. Class Action refers to the second phase of the program that occurs in grades 11-12 and includes parent involvement, print media campaigns, peer and community action teams and a classroom curriculum.

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Program Reviews

The Class Action program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.

This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:

OJJDP Model Program Guide

SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)


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