Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 3 Strategies Educators Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Community Safety Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy Mentoring programs to prevent youth delinquency Pair youth at risk for delinquent behavior with mentors to develop relationships and spend time at regular meetings for an extended period; mentors have greater knowledge, skills, etc. than mentees Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for indoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking indoors or restrict it to designated, often outdoor, areas Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy Mentoring programs to prevent youth delinquency Pair youth at risk for delinquent behavior with mentors to develop relationships and spend time at regular meetings for an extended period; mentors have greater knowledge, skills, etc. than mentees Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for indoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking indoors or restrict it to designated, often outdoor, areas Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use
