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.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Teens, Women, Urban
The program offers an integrated food experience to students and expectant mothers attending an alternative high school.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation
The goal of this program is to provide affordable public transportation in central Virginia.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Transportation
The goal of the Coalition is to give citizens a real choice regarding the mode of transportation they elect for traveling to work, school, or recreaton as well as to encourage healthier lifestyles and a cleaner environment.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Children, Women, Urban
The goal of The Riley Center is to offer safe and confidential services for women in abusive relationships and their children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Urban
The goals of the study was to assess the benefits of using multiple and systematic strategies to reduce traffic congestion in three metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
The goal of this program is to educate high-risk youth in San Bernardino about issues such as gangs, violence, and substance abuse. The program encourages participation by appealing to the low rider bike subculture, which neighborhood teens readily relate to.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Teens, Urban
The goal of the progarm is to use online-based modules to promote protected sex and prevent HIV transmission among teens.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Public Safety
The goal of the program was to improve child passenger safety.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Government Assistance
The goal of this program is to raise awareness of available government benefits among employees, their families, and their friends.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Adults
The goal of TIPS is to train alcohol providers to recognize and prevent over consumption of alcohol.