In response to a request from the Institute for Social and Health Sciences in South Africa, International Safe Schools has begun compiling a list  of proven safe and drug-free school programs.   42 listed programs passed a scientifically rigorous review of their research and approaches based on 15 criteria; and were published in the US Department of Education’s Exemplary & Promising Safe, Disciplined and Drug-free Schools Programs 2001 publication. 

Please note that programs are separated into 3 groups, the first group is distinguished by also being part of the SECAC 22, a list compiled by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, lead by Dr. Philip Gapinsky.  This list takes all well known research programs from the 1990s and before and rates the top 22 based upon their inclusion in at least 3 scientific reviews of programs.  The third group consists of programs evaluated directly by the International Safe Schools Committee that are not listed in either publication, and found to be in line with the standards of practice of the indicators and matrix of an International Safe School.

Many of the programs listed, especially in the top group are listed in more publications, including the US Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program’s listing of promising programs for Title V programs for community prevention of youth violence; the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s site of Promising and Exemplary research programs, etc.  We invite you to submit your information via the attached form to Eshmin for inclusion in their resource.  International Safe Schools is also developing a web-based resource for schools to use in selecting programs as they are working on designation as International Safe Schools, under the indicators and benchmarks listed on the website.

Please contact Max Vosskuhler of Peaceful Resources Center or Ellen Schmidt of Children’s Safety Network from the Education Development Center with questions on International Safe Schools.

PROGRAM CONTACT LIST

Group A – SECAC 22 + Exemplary & Promising US Department of Education Safe & Drug Free Schools Programs

Athletes Training and Learning to Avoid Steroids (ATLAS) * Grade level: High School (Years 9-12) * Linn Goldberg * 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd (CR110) Portland, OR 97201 USA * tel +1 (503) 494-6559 * Fax +1 (503) 494-1310 E-mail goldberl@ohsu.edu Web: http://www.ohsu.edu/som-hpsm/atlas.htm  International Programs:??

Bullying Prevention Program* Professor Dan Olweus* HEMIL-senteret *Christies Gate 13 * 5015 Bergen * Norway * tel +55 58 2327 * Fax +55 58 8422 * E-mail Olweus@psych.uib.no International Programs: Yes (Norway, Sweden & US)

Caring School Community Program (Child Development Project)*Eric Schaps * Developmental Studies Center * 2000 Embarcadero Suite 305 * Oakland, CA 94606-5300 USA* tel +1-510-533-0213 fax +1-510-464-3670 e-mail: Eric_Schaps@devstu.org web: http://www.devstu.org

CASASTART* Ages 8-13 years* Lawrence F. Murray * 633 3^rd Ave * 19^th Floor * New York, NY 10017 USA * tel +1 212-841-5208 *Fax +1 212-956-8020 E-mail: Lmurray@casacolumbia.org website: http://www.casacolumbia.org International Programs: ???

Growing Healthy* Director of Education / National Center for Health Education* 72 Spring St., Suite 208 * New York, NY 10012-4019 USA * tel. +1 212-334-9470 FAX +1 212-334-9845 E-mail: nche@nche.org website: http://www.nche.org International Programs:  ???

Life Skills Training* Dr. Gilbert Botvin / National Health Promotion Associates, Inc. * 141 South Central Ave. Suite 208 * Hartsdale, NY 10530 USA * tel +1-914-421-2525 Fax 1-914-683-6998 e-mail: training@nhpanet.com website: http://lifeskillstraining.com International Programs: ???

PeaceBuilders® International* Pre-Kindergarten – High School, Community & Parenting Programs* Michael I. Krupnick / Heartsprings, Inc. * PO BOX 12158 Tucson, AZ 85732 USA* tel +1 520-979-2899 Fax +1 520-844-1171 e-mail: mik@heartsprings.org website: http://www.peacebuildersintl.com International Programs:  YES (Australia, Saipan, Japan, Scotland, Israel, Guam, Mauritius)

PeaceBuilders® North America & US Territories * PeacePartners, Inc- Michelle Molina * 236 E. 3rd St. Long Beach, CA 90802 * tel (562) 590-3600 / 877-4PEACENOW* fax (562) 590-3902 * e-mail:mmolina@peacebuilders.com* web:http://www.peacebuilders.com International Programs: ONLY Canada, Mexico and Formal US Territories, otherwise see PeaceBuilders International

Project ALERT* Grades 6-8* G. Bridget Ryan * Project ALERT * 725 S. Figueroa St. Suite 1615 * Los Angeles, CA 90017 USA * tel +1-800-253-7810 *fax +1-213-623-0585 e-mail: info@peojectalert.best.org           website: http://www.projectalert.best.org International Programs:  ????

Project Northland* Grades 6-8 * Kay Provine / Hazelden Information and Educational Services * 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd. PO Box 176 * Center City, MN 55012-0176 USA * tel. 1-800-328-9000 fax: +1- 651-213-4577 e-mail: kprovine@hazelden.org website: http://www.hazelden.org International Programs: ????

Project STAR (Midwestern Prevention Program)* Ages 10-12* Karen Bernstein/ University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center * 1441 Eastlake Ave. Room 3415 * Los Angeles, CA 90089-9175 * tel. +1 323- 865-0325 * fax +1 323-865-0134 e-mail: karenber@usc.edu International Programs: ????

Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS)* Grades K-6 * Mark T. Greenberg/ Human Development and Family Studies Pennsylvania State University * 110 Henderson Building South * University Park, PA 16802-6504 * tel +1-814-863-0112 * Fax +1-814-865-2530 * e-mail: mxg47@psu.edu web: http://www.drp.org International Programs: ???

Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum* Grades Pre-K-9* Committee for Children, Client Services Department * 2203 Airport Way South Suite 500 * Seattle, WA 98134 USA * tel. +1 206-343-1223 fax: +1 206-343-1445 e-mail: info@cfchildren.org web: http://www.cfchildren.org International Programs: Yes

Skills, Opportunity and Recognition (SOAR) * Grades 1-6* J. David Hawkins / Channing Bete Company * One Community Place* South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200 USA* tel. 1-877-896-8532 fax +1-800-499-6464 e-mail: PrevSci@channing-Bete.com web: www.channing-bete.com International Programs:??

Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14* Ages 10-14 years* Virginia Molgaard Institute for Social and Behavioral Research – Iowa State University * 2625 N. Loop, Suite 500 * Ames, IA 50010 USA * tel 1-515-294-8762 * fax 1-515-294-3613 e-mail: vmolgaar@iastate.edu web: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/SFP

GROUP B : Only listed in US Dept. of Education Safe and Drug Free School Exemplary and Promising Program List

Aggression Replacement Training* Grades K-12 * Arnold Goldstein Center for Research on Aggression Syracuse University* 805 South Crouse Ave.* Syracuse, NY 13244 USA* tel. 1-315-443-9641 fax: 1-315-443-5732 International Programs: ??

Aggressors, Victims and Bystanders: Thinking and Acting to Prevent Violence (AVB)* Grades 6-9* Dr. Ron Slaby / Erica Macheca Center for School Programs Education Development Center, Inc.* 55 Chapel St. * Newton, MA 02458 USA * tel. 1-617-969-7100 * fax +1-617-244-3436 * e-mail Rslaby@edc.org web: http://www.edc.org/thtm International Programs: ???

Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices* Ages 3-8* Susan R. Geller Wingspan LLC* PO Box 29070 * Richmond VA 23242 * +1-804-754-0100 * fax +1-804-754-0200 * e-mail: sgeller@wingspanworks.com web: http://wingspanworks.com International Programs: ???

All Stars (Core Program)*Grade 6 or 7* William B. Hansen Tanglewood Research, Inc.* 7017 Albert Pick Rd. Suite D* Greensboro, NC 27409 USA * tel. +1-336-662-0090 * fax +1-336-662-0099 e-mail: billhansen@tanglewood.net web: http://www.tanglewood.net International Programs: ????

Community of Caring * Grades K-12* Brian J. Mooney * 1325 G Street NW Suite 500* Washington, DC 20005 USA* tel +1-202-824-0351 fax +1-202-824-0351 * e-mail: contact@communityofcaring.org web: http://www.communityofcaring.org International Programs: ???

Creating Lasting Family Connections* Ages 11-17* Ted N. Strader Council on Prevention and Education: Substances. Inc.* 845 Barret Ave.* Louisville, KY 40204 USA* tel +1-502-583-6820 * fax +1-502-583-6832 * e-mail: tstrader@sprynet.com * web: http://www.copes.org International Programs: ????

Facing History and Ourselves* Grades 7-12* Terry Tollefson* 16 Hurd Rd. * Brookline, MA 02445 USA* +1-617-232-1595 *fax +1-617-232-0281 e-mail: Terry_Tollefson@facing.org web: http://www.facing.org International Programs: ??

I Can Problem Solve* Ages 4-7 * Dr. Myrna B. Shure * MCP Hahnemann University Department of Clinical and Health Psychology * 245 N. 15^th St, MS 626 *  Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192* tel. +1-215-762-7205 *fax +1-215-762-8625 e-mail: mshure@drexel.edu web: http://www.researchpress.com International Programs: ??

Let Each One Teach One Mentor Program* Adolescents * Vicki Tomlin Denver Public Schools* 4051 Wabash St.* Denver, CO 80237 USA * tel +1-303-796-0414 fax +1-796-8071* e-mail vtomlin@qwest.net

Linking the Interests of Families and Teachers (LIFT) * Grades 1-5* J. Mark Eddy Oregon Social Learning Center* 160 East 4^th Ave. * Eugene, OR 97401 USA* tel +1-541-485-2711 *fax +1-541-485-7087 e-mail: marke@oslc.org web: http://www.oslc.org

Lions-Quest Skills for Adolescence * Grades 6-8 * Greg Long Quest International* 1984 Coffman Rd. * Newark, OH 43055 USA* tel +1-740-522-6400 * fax +1-740-522-6580 * e-mail: gregl@quest.edu web: http://www.quest.edu International Programs:??

Lions-Quest Working Toward Peace * Ages 10-14 * Greg Long Quest International * 1984 Coffman Rd. * Newark, OH 43055 USA * tel +1-740-522-6400 * fax +1-740-522-6580 * e-mail: gregl@quest.edu web: http://www.quest.edu International Programs:??

Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education* Grades K-12* Don Sweeney Michigan Department of Community Health* 3423 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.* Lansing, MI 48909 USA* tel. +1-517-335-8390 *fax +1-517-335-8391 * e-mail: sweeneyd@state.mi.us web: http://www.emc.cmich.edu International Programs:??

Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program* Ages 11-15* Ann Standing * Hazelden Information and Educational Services* 152521 Pleasant Valley Rd. PO Box 176 * Center City, MN 55012 USA* tel. 1-800-328-9000 fax +1-651-213-4577 *e-mail: astanding@hazelden.org web: http://hazelden.org International Program: ??

Open Circle Curriculum* Grades K-5* Pamela Seigle Wellesley College* 106 Central St. * Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 USA* tel. +1-781-283-3778 fax +1-781-283-3717 e-mail: pseigle@Wellesley.edu web: http://www.wellesley.edu/OpenCircle International Programs: ??

OSLC Treatment Foster Care* Adolescents* Patricia Chamberlain Oregon Social Learning Center Community Programs* 160 East 4^th Ave. * Eugene, OR 97401 USA* tel +1-541-485-2711 fax +1-541-485-7087 e-mail: pattic@oslc.org web: http://oslc.org International Programs: ??

The Peacemakers Program* grades 4-8* Jeremy Shapiro* Applewood Centers, Inc. * 2525 East 22^nd St.* Cleveland, OH 44115 USA* tel. +1-216-696-5800 * fax +1-216-696-6592 * e-mail: jeremyshapiro@yahoo.com web: http://www.applewoodcenters.org/peacemakers.htm International Programs: ??

Peers Making Peace* K-12* Susan Armoni* Peacemakers Unlimited, Inc.* 2095 N. Collins Blvd. Suite 101* Richardson, TX 75080 USA* tel. +1-972-671-9550 fax +1-972-671-9549* e-mail: susan.armoni@pmunic.com web: http://www.pmuinc.com International Programs:??

Positive Action* Grades K-8* Carol Gerber Allred* 264 4^th Ave. South* Twin Falls, ID 83301 USA* tel +1-208-733-1328 fax +1-208-733-1590* e-mail: info@positiveaction.net web: http://www.positiveaction.net International Programs: ??

Preparing for the Drug Free Years* Parents of children 8-14* Channing Bete* One Community Place* South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200 USA* tel +1-877-896-8532 fax: 1-800-499-6464 e-mail: PrevSci@channing-bete.com web: www.channing-bete.com International Programs:??

Primary Mental Health Project* Grades Pre K-9* Deborah B. Johnson* Children’s Institute 274 N. Goodman, Suite D103* Rochester, NY 14607 USA* tel +1-716-295-1000 fax +1-716-295-1090 e-mail: djohnson@childrensinstitute.net web: www.pmhp.org International Programs: ??

Project T.N.T.: Towards No Tobacco Use* Grades 5-8* Jil Van Alstine * ETR Associates * 4 Carbonero Way * Scotts Valley, CA 95066 USA* tel +1-831-438-4060 fax +1-831-438-4284 e-mail: vanj@etr.org web: http://www.etr.org International Programs: ??

Responding in Peaceful and Positive Ways* Grade 6 or Grade 7* Melanie McCarthy * Youth Violence Prevention Project Virginia Commonwealth University* 808 W. Franklin St. Box 2018 * Richmond, VA 23284-2018 USA * tel. +1-804-828-8793 * fax +1-804-827-1511 e-mail: mkmccart@saturn.vcu.edu web: http://www.wkap.nl/book.htm/0-306-46386-5 International Programs: ??

Say It Straight Training * Grades 3-12* Paula Englander-Golden * University of North Texas* PO Box 310919* Denton, TX 76203-0919 USA* tel. +1-940-565-3290 * fax +1-940-565-3960 *e-mail: golden@scs.cmm.unt.edu International Programs: ??

SCARE Program * Early Adolescents * Alan Vincent * 4050 Westmark Dr. PO Box 1840 * Dubuque, IA 52004-1840 tel. 1-800-542-6657 * e-mail: mcwhirter@asu.edu

Students Managing Anger and Resolution Together Team (SMART) * Kris Bosworth University of Arizona* PO BOX 210069* Tucson, AZ 85721-0069 * +1-520-626-4964 fax +1-520-626-6005 e-mail: bosworth@u.arizona.edu web: http://drugstats.org International Programs: ??

Social Decision Making and Problem Solving* Linda Bruene Butler* 335 George Street* New Brunswick, NJ 08901 USA* tel +1-732-235-9280 *fax +1-732-235-9277 E-mail: spsweb@umdnj.edu web: http://www2.umdnj.edu/spsweb/news.htm International Programs: ??

Teenage Health Teaching Modules* Grades 6-12* Erica Macheca Center for School Health Problems * Education Development Center, Inc. * 55 Chapel Street* Newton, MA 02458 USA* tel. +1-617-969-7100 fax:+1-617-244-3436 e-mail: Emacheca@edc.org web: http://www.edc.org/thtm

Think Time Strategy* Grades K-9* J. Ron Nelson Sopris West* 4093 Specialty Place* Longmont, CO 80504 * tel. +1-800-547-6747 fax:+1-888-819-7767 e-mail: rnelson8@unl.edu web: http://www.sopriswest.com

GROUP C

International School and Community Programs Presented at Recent International WHO Safe Community and Safe Schools Conferences with Research Basis and Proof of Effectiveness

Kallby Gard Skola, Götene Sweden * Noted for its Injury registration program, anti-mobbing/bullying program, school safety programs including school inspections student involvement, etc.  Contact Anders Ader* +46 511-34 60 55 e-mail: anders.ader@gotene.se

Injury Prevention Program for Schools (IPPS)* Chun-bong CHOW & Prof. Albert Lee Chinese University of Hong Kong 2D Union Court, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai Hong Kong SAR China tel. +852 2693-3670 e-mail: alee@cuhk.edu.hk or chowcb@ha.org.hk

Project X* Kwok-fai LAU* Lingnan University* Student Services Center Tuen Mun, Hong Kong SAR China * tel +852 2616-7300 e-mail: laukf@ln.edu.hk

Risk Watch™* National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101* tel: +1-617-984-7825 e-mail: public_education@nfpa.org web: www.nfpa.org International Programs: Yes

Further Resource links can be found at:

http://www.peacefulresources.org/LINKS.html

If you have a correction to a listing on these pages, please e-mail Max Vosskuhler at maxvosskuhler@peacefulresources.org directly.

We would like to acknowledge the work of the team at US Department of Education Office of Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools.  Lead by Deputy Undersecretary Bill Modzeleski, their tireless efforts ensure that research based programs are made available to schools and communities in the United States. At their annual conference this fall, chaired by Amalia Cuervo, much new research and information will be available.

We thank Dr. Lisa Cohen-Barrios of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Adolescent and School Health for her unwavering support and energetic support of reducing injuries and violence in schools throughout the US and the world.  We thank Stephanie Bryn of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Services Resources Administration for her guidance and input as well.  Yet, most importantly, we thank all of the individuals and groups whose dedication and vision help to reduce the burden of injury throughout the world each day.