Evidence Translation Resources

  

Many government and private organizations maintain databases that identify evidence-based programs and practices in other disciplines. Visit the links below to learn more aobut the programs contained in these federal, state, local and non-profit databases.

Federal Evidence-Based Program Libraries

Evidence-Based Program Library Description Sponsoring Agency/Organization
Children Exposed to Violence Database Houses a database of programs and services for children exposed to violence Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
CrimeSolutions.gov Includes subject matter expert reviews on the effectiveness of justice programs and practices Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
Guide to Community Preventive Services Offers findings and systematic reviews of community health and disease prevention programs U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Model Programs Guide (MPG) Outlines all evidence-based juvenile justice and youth prevention, intervention and re-entry programs Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) Includes independently assessed mental health and substance abuse interventions U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Summarizes studies on the effectiveness of education practices, programs and policies U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse Provides research on the effectiveness of re-entry programs, practices and interventions Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

State, Local, and Non-Profit Evidence-Based Program Libraries

Evidence-based Program Library Description Sponsoring Organization
Blueprints for Violence Prevention Identifies programs effective at reducing antisocial behavior and promoting youth development University of Colorado, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Campbell Collaboration Library of Systematic Reviews Includes systematic reviews of education, crime and justice, social welfare and international development interventions The Campbell Collaboration
Evidence-Based Policing Matrix Organizes studies on effective policing strategies that reduce crime and disorder George Mason University, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy
Promising Practices Network (PPN) Offers issue briefs and summaries of child and family policy programs and practices Rand Corporation
Top Tier Evidence Highlights proven programs in K-12 education, job training, crime prevention and other areas Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Publications Library Provides findings on public policy topics including juvenile justice, child welfare, general prevention and public health amongst others Washington State Institute for Public Policy