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Investing in Boys and Young Men of Color

February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief

Policies and practices that support young men of color in their teen years can help put them on the path to lead healthy and productive lives. Young men of color face more obstacles in education, employment, and health than their white peers.

Bridging Research and Policy to Address Childhood Obesity Among Border Hispanics

March 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Research data presented at public meetings help policy-makers better understand issues related to childhood obesity.

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of School-Based Active Living Programs

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Activities promoting Active Living by Design (ALbD) were implemented at a public elementary school in Chicago over five years. Students enrolled continuously from Grade 1 through Grade 4 had a significantly lower BMI compared with students who had transferred to the school after Grade 1.

Live Well Greenville

January 1, 2011 | Toolkit

These resources from San Souci Community Garden, were designed to serve as guides for gardeners in growing fresh, healthy food in their community gardens.

State Senator Says Coalition Key in Efforts to Reduce Underage Drinking

November 13, 2009 | Program Result Report

Sen. Lucy Arce Ferrer was one of the early advocates of the work of the Puerto Rico Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking.

Creating Safe Spaces for Children in Schools in Compton, Calif.

October 1, 2003 | Program Result Report

The Head Start program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science planned and implemented a substance abuse prevention project that worked to change community norms and behaviors that put children at risk of substance abuse.

The Health Gap Between Black and White

July 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

In 1999, New Jersey's Office of Minority Health convened a summit of state leaders to address the problem of continued disparities in minority health care status and outcomes in New Jersey.

An Immigrant Community Takes Actions Against Drug Addiction

September 5, 2008 | Program Result Report

The Head Start program in New York City developed Project Right Start, a family and community-strengthening model that prepares parents to participate actively in community efforts to address substance abuse and related issues.

Puerto Rico Coalition Funded by RWJF National Program to Reduce Underage Drinking Through Coalitions

July 31, 2007 | Program Result Report

The Puerto Rico Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking conducted activities throughout the island to reduce alcohol use among underage youth.

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