COMMUNITIES THAT CARE: ACTION FOR DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, by David J. Hawkins, Richard F. Catalano, Jr., and Associates. Book. 1992. Promotes a reduction in adolescent drug use through employing community mobilization, educational strategies, volunteerism and mass media, with emphasis on protection and reducing risk factors.

COMMUNITY TEAM MANUAL: SETTING UP YOUR PREVENTION PROGRAM, by Billie S. Avery, Editor. Curriculum. 1991. Manual for organizing prevention programs. Addresses community mobilization, selecting goals and objectives, marketing, fundraising, networking, volunteers, youth, advocacy, and evaluation.

CONNECTIONS, from the US Department of Education and Office for Substance Abuse Prevention. Curriculum. 1993. The Connections curriculum is designed to build resiliency against alcohol and other drug problems among children raised in high-risk families and communities, with special emphasis on children of alcoholics. Components of the kit include a Leader’s Guide. English/Spanish.

CREATING SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS: AN ACTION GUIDE, from the U.S. Department of Education and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Curriculum. September 1996. This action guide is designed to help school and community leaders, parents and students develop a strategy to ensure safe schools in their communities. It begins with action steps and provides information briefs on specific issues affecting school safety. Other sections contain research and evaluation findings, a list of resources and additional readings.

DIFFERENT LIKE ME, from Johnson Institute. Video. Provides insight into the world of a child with an alcoholic parent.

DISCOVERING THE MEANING OF PREVENTION: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO POSITIVE CHANGE, by William A. Lofquist.  Book, 151 pages.  1994.  Concerns prevention of juvenile delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, and other problems of young people. Defines and discusses political aspects. Encourages community development.

THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOL (REVISED), from FMS Productions. Video. 1991. A clinical look at the disease process of alcoholism."

DRUG FREE KIDS: A PARENT’S GUIDE, from the Scott Newman Foundation. Video. 1990. Educational program designed to help parents identify and deal with the problem of childhood drug abuse. Features dramatic role plays and professional advice.

DRUGS OF ABUSE, Carol Gibson, Editor. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. Clearly written and informative, including photographs regarding drugs in the U.S. Discussion of the Controlled Substance Act, the kinds of narcotics, origin, effects, AIDS, treatment ,and what they look like.

FACES OF ADDICTION: FIGHTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Curriculum. 1997. The purpose of this kit is to encourage community leaders to host local events using the video included in the curriculum. The kit is intended to be part of ongoing community strategies for fighting substance abuse. Includes posters, viewing guide, and media handbook.

FAMILIES AND ADDICTIONS, by Dr. Patrick J. Carnes. Audio. 1991. Discusses the many kinds of addictions, treatments available, treatments that may be becoming more effective and economically feasible in the future. Describes stages of recovery and education of children of addictive families.

THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN: DRUG EXPOSED INFANTS, Richard E. Behrman, M.D., Editor. Journal. 1991. Contents include: Recommendations for policy regarding the problem of drug-exposed infants; Analysis and summary of the various issues-degree of harm, identification, interventions, needs assessment, child protection, and drug treatment-to be considered in developing policy to address the problem of drug exposed infants; Estimating the number of substance-exposed infants; Drug-exposed infants: Understanding the medical risk; Developmental issues of prenatal drug exposure; Treatment programs for drug-abusing women; The child welfare response; Overview of state legislative and judicial responses; Perspective of a reproductive rights Attorney; Perspective from a Minnesota county attorney’s office; Perspective of a juvenile court judge; Prenatal drug exposure: Ethical issues; Economic implications of substance exposure.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE 90’S: RAISING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG-FREE YOUTH, by Margie Henderson and Jeanie Martin. Curriculum. Parents will develop skills to become more effective in preventing alcohol and other drug abuse. This curriculum includes topics such as teaching about substances, early intervention, reducing stress in ourselves and our children, communication skills, and self-esteem.

LA DECISION DE MARIA (MARY’S CHOICE), from the N.Y. State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Video. Video and discussion guide in Spanish. Story of a teen mother-to-be who learns the effects of alcohol and drugs on an unborn child and realizes she faces some hard decisions.

MANUAL PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANO/LATINA: ORGANIZANDO LA COMUNIDAD HISPANO/LATINA PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DE ALCOHOL, TABACO Y DROGAS ILÍCITAS (A TOOLKIT FOR HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY GROUPS: ORGANIZING HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND ILLICIT DRUG USE), from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.  Manual, 40 pages. 1999.  This guidebook is about helping Hispanic/Latino community groups organize their communities around alcohol and drug use. It contains facts about alcohol and drug use among Hispanic/Latino youth, explains factors that either prevent or contribute to substance use, outliines basic steps in community organizing, gives some organizing start-up tools, and identifies resources that can help in organizing efforts. 1 side of the book is in English, and the other side is in Spanish.

MARY’S CHOICE, from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Video. Video and discussion guide. Story of a teen mother-to-be who learns the effects of alcohol and drugs on an unborn child and realizes she faces some hard decisions.

NATIONAL 3-D PREVENTION MONTH PLANNER, from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Curriculum. 40 pp. 1993. This program planner kit has the 1993 background and resources guide which contains information necessary to communicate with target audiences and provides resources needed throughout the campaign. Contains fact sheets, talking points and press release. English.

NATIONAL 3-D PREVENTION MONTH PLANNER, from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Curriculum. 40 pp. 1995. This program planner kit has the 1995 background and resources guide which contains information necessary to communicate with target audiences and provides resources needed throughout the campaign. Contains fact sheets, talking points and press release. English.

NOW YOU’RE TALKING: PARENTS AND KIDS TALK STRAIGHT ABOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS, by Joe Muldoon and Jim Crowley. Curriculum. 1991. Prevention begins with communication. Grades 4 - 9 discuss alcohol and drugs.

PARENTING FOR PREVENTION: HOW TO RAISE A CHILD TO SAY NO TO ALCOHOL / DRUGS, by David J. Wilmes. Book. 1988. A book for parents about preventing kids from using alcohol / drugs. It offers an approach to prevention by showing parents how to teach life-skills to their kids.

PARENTING FOR PREVENTION: HOW TO RAISE A CHILD TO SAY NO TO ALCOHOL / DRUGS REVISED AND UPDATED, by David J. Wilmes. Book. 1995. A book for parents about preventing kids from using alcohol / drugs. It offers an approach to prevention by showing parents how to teach life-skills to their kids.

PARENTING IN RECOVERY: THE NEXT STEP: 40 ACTIVITIES TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND BREAK CO-DEPENDENT PATTERNS, by Jane Nelsen, Lynn Lott, and Riki Intner. Curriculum. Facilitator’s manual can be used as part of parenting class, workshop or in treatment center family program. Manual includes outlines for 7 or 12 week parenting class for use with book Clean and Sober Parenting. Helps parents look at their crazy notions about mistakes, how to be emotionally honest, use non-punitive parenting skills, set routines and boundaries, and improve communications and start family meetings.

PARENTS GETTING A HEAD START AGAINST DRUGS - TRAINER’S GUIDE & ACTIVITY BOOK, CHILDREN GETTING A HEAD START AGAINST DRUGS - TEACHER’S GUIDE, Sylvia Carter, M.A. and Ura Jean Oyenade, Ph.D. Curriculum. 1993. Designed as a curriculum for Head Start parents and children. Workshops run concurrently. Help increase parents’ awareness of the impacts of alcohol and other drug involvements on the family. Learn effective parenting skills and discover how to help prevent alcohol and other drug abuse in families.

PREPARING FOR THE DRUG-FREE YEARS, by Hawkins, Catalano, Brown, and Vadasy. Curriculum. 1991. A program that helps parents realize the widespread danger of teen drug use, but also empowers parents to develop a plan to keep drug abuse out of the family. Workshop leader’s and training videos keep sessions focused and active.

PREPARING FOR THE DRUG-FREE YEARS, by Kelly Leonard. Audio. 1992. Describes a program to create conditions that promote well-being in families and increase family bonding and functioning. Describes in detail the 5 sessions for families: what they use (drugs) and how they use it, developing family position on drugs, learning refusal skills, strategies for conflict resolution, and strengthening family bonds.

PROJECT CODE: COLLABORATION ON DRUG EDUCATION, by Jean Mendoza, Karen Knab, Shirley Focking, and Lynn Fox. Book. 1990. Designed to provide families with information on drug education and prevention. The skills and knowledge participants acquire in these five sessions will assist them in developing positive family interaction skills so that children will develop to their full potential without the negative influence of drugs. Contains information on resources in the school and community on drug education and more.

PROYECTO C.O.D.E.: COMO COLABORAR CON LA EDUCACION SOBRE LAS DROGAS, by Jean Mendoza, Karen Knab, Shirley Focking, and Lynn Fox. Curriculum. 69 pp. 1990. This curriculum is designed to provide families with information on drug education and prevention. The skills and knowledge participants acquire in these five sessions will assist them in developing positive family interaction skills so that children will develop to their full potential without the negative influence of drugs. Contains information on resources in the school and community, on drug education, and more. Also available in English as Project C.O.D.E. Spanish.

REFUSAL SKILLS: PREVENTING DRUG USE IN ADOLESCENTS, by Arnold P. Goldstein, Kenneth W. Reagles, and Lester Amann. Book. 1990. Describes the skill-streaming approach to teach adolescents the refusal skills needed to avoid involvement in drugs and drug-related behaviors.

SEX, LIES AND PROFITS: A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE ADVERTISING PRACTICE OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, from the Manocherian Foundation. Video. 1994. How liquor industry advertising affects the drinking attitudes of youth. A film for professionals about the effects of alcohol on the body and the resulting death and injury.

SOFT IS THE HEART OF A CHILD, by Gerald T. Rogers. Video. Depicts a family in which the father’s alcoholism affects all family members. Concerned school counselor intervenes and helps the mother and 3 children make changes in their life.

THE SPITTING IMAGE: A SMOKELESS TOBACCO TEACHING GUIDE GRADES 4-7, from the Missouri ASSIST Coalition - Missouri Department of Health and American Cancer Society - Missouri Division. Curriculum. The goal of this teaching guide is to provide teachers with complete and accurate information on smokeless tobacco in order to provide their students with information to motivate them to make wise choices concerning smokeless tobacco. Material and activities are not grade-specific.

STAR BASELINE, from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Curriculum. Helps young people become aware of their beliefs, gain knowledge about alcohol and drug dependency, and recognize the impact of alcohol and other drugs on their lives, so that they may be more motivated and realistic in their efforts toward prevention of substance abuse.

THE STRAIGHT DOPE ON SPIT, from the Missouri Department of Health Tobacco Use Prevention Project. Video. 1995. A film specifically about spit tobacco. A coach and boys into sports discussing the merits of not becoming addicted, with graphics, cartoons, and statistics.

TEACHING CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, by Sharon Grollman and Joanne P. Brady.  Curriculum, 30 minutes.  1994.  Educators who work with high-risk children have identified practices that can help them succeed in regular classroom settings. These practices include a safe and supportive classroom environment; chances to interact, play, and learn successfully with other children; choices about what activities to pursue; assessment about their development that occurs in natural calssroom situations and over time; and links between their life in the classroom and their life at home. This curriculum translates these principles into basic practices that teachers can use. Includes a videotape and a guide.

A TOOLKIT FOR HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY GROUPS: ORGANIZING HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND ILLICIT DRUG USE ( MANUAL PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANO/LATINA), from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.  Manual, 40 pages.  1999.  This guidebook is about helping Hispanic/Latino community groups organize their communities around alcohol and drug use. It contains facts about alcohol and drug use among Hispanic/Latino youth, explains factors that either prevent or contribute to substance use, outliines basic steps in community organizing, gives some organizing start-up tools, and identifies resources that can help in organizing efforts. 1 side of the book is in English, and the other side is in Spanish.

WHEN ADDICTS HAVE CHILDREN, Douglas J. Besharov, Editor. Book. 1994. When the crack cocaine epidemic hit inner-city streets in 1989, drug use became a fixture in many low-income families. With contributions from 28 leading child welfare and drug abuse specialists, this book establishes a base of shared knowledge and points to certain principles upon which service providers and policy makers can build to stem the abuse and neglect of children due to parental drug addiction.

WORKING WITH DRUG FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS, by Paul Lockley. Book. 1996. Introduces reader to the setting up and running of a drug support group and illustrates the underlying approach of providing mutual support for everyone involved.

YOU CAN USE COMMUNICATIONS PRINCIPLES TO CREATE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND EFFECTIVE PREVENTION MATERIALS, Patricia Wright, Ed.D., Managing Editor. Curriculum. 1994. Prevention Works Technical Assistance Bulletin. This bulletin will help readers identify some ways to incorporate cultural sensitivity and effectiveness into their communication projects, making their outreach more effective with special populations.