Strategies

Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings

Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment

Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces

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

Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting

Promote walking and biking to school through education, incentives, and environmental changes; often called SRTS

Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds

Arrange active transportation with a fixed route, designated stops, and pick up times when children can walk to school with adult chaperones