Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Vaccination Requirements for Child Care, School, & College Attendance (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Use of Child Safety Seats: Community-Wide Information and Enhanced Enforcement Campaigns (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Children, Families
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Children, Families
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Children, Families
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Children, Families
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Youth Development Behavioral Interventions Coordinated with Community Service to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescents (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Urban
The goal of this program is to reduce the negative impact of alcohol abuse on campus life by correcting students' perceptions about alcohol use and by making the campus less conducive to drinking.