Evidence-based interventions and building an evidence base

Check out the following selection of resources about evidence-based practice:

• What Works for Kids (External link)
  An online resource of evidenced-based practice with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of children and youth. A database of programs, practices and tools that define best practice, designed for practitioners, researchers and decision makers.

  Source:	The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)
  From:	Australia
  Type of Resource:	A search engine of evidence based programs

   

• Model Programs Guide (External link)
  A US justice based site that provides an extensive range of examples of prevention programs and rates their effectiveness. The site includes a detailed filter to drill down to specific program level information - including types of interventions, age groups, risk and protective factors.

• Crime Reduction Toolkit (External link)
  A crime reduction toolkit resource that has examples of programs that work in crime prevention and youth development.

  Source:	College of Policing (UK)
  From:	International (UK)
  Type of Resource:	Online toolkit and resource