C.D.C. Funds Project Evaluations

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is funding evaluations of several youth-violence intervention projects. The evaluations received initial funding in September 1993 and will run for two to three years. The projects, locations, target groups, and descriptions are listed below.

Throughout school year, counselors or other specially trained instructors--using methods such as modeling, role playing, self-monitoring, and generalization strategies--teach students to interact socially in a positive way. Main messages are to praise others, avoid insults, seek advice, and speak up about hurt feelings.

Comprehensive program in conflict resolution and intercultural understanding involving teachers and young people in schools throughout the city. Includes training for teachers; classroom intervention based on K-12 curricula; classroom visits by expert consultants to help teachers implement the curriculum; peer mediation; parent and administrator training; and a pilot program for children who exhibit behavior strongly correlated...