Evidence-Based Programs

NJ’s Source to Support Individuals, Youth and Families

Proven ways to support young people and families in your community

Every community is different, and so are the young people and families in it. That's why our county prevention partners offer a range of evidence-based programs, each one researched and shown to help delay substance use, build life skills, and strengthen family connections.

These programs are brought directly into schools and community spaces by local prevention agencies across New Jersey. If you're a school administrator, community organization, or family looking to bring one of these programs to your area, your local county prevention provider can help you get started.

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Featured Programs

LifeSkills Training (LST)

LifeSkills Training helps adolescents build confidence and the practical skills they need to make healthy choices and handle tough situations. Taught over three years, the program supports young people as they grow, with lessons that build on each other year to year.

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Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families brings parents and children together to build stronger relationships. Parents and kids start in separate sessions to build their own skills, then come together for joint sessions focused on communication and working through conflict as a family.

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Footprints for Life

Designed for second and third graders, Footprints for Life is a six-week program that helps young children build decision-making skills, navigate peer pressure, and understand different perspectives, all through hands-on, interactive activities.

Looking for more prevention resources to bring to your community?

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In one year, our county partners' evidence-based programs reached:

38,092 youth

2,630 families and parents

6,911 individuals in special populations

11,824 people through community-based programs