Welcome to SDRG
SDRG is a recognized leader in the field of prevention research. Our work is guided by the belief that many common behavior, health, and social problems can be prevented. For the past four decades, SDRG has studied the causes of these problems in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Building on what we have learned, we have developed and tested intervention programs and tools that families, schools, and communities can use to promote wellbeing and reduce behavior, health, and social problems. SDRG’s research has enriched lives, influenced policy, and strengthened communities across the United States and around the world.
Research
For the past four decades, SDRG has conducted studies that have helped researchers to better understand the causes of behavior, health, and social problems in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Building on this understanding, we have developed and tested intervention programs and tools that families, schools, and communities can use to promote wellbeing and reduce behavioral health problems.
Programs & Tools
For more than 40 years, SDRG has been working with communities, schools, and families to understand and improve the lives of young people. Below you'll find SDRG interventions that have demonstrated that a social development approach to prevention can reduce risk and enhance protection in the family, school, and community. The intervention materials are available to the public.
Data Collection Services
The Survey Research Division (SRD) provides high-quality survey research services, including survey design, a variety of data collection modes, and data processing.
The Center for Communities That CareThe Center for CTC promotes healthy youth development through high-quality implementation of effective interventions developed through SDRG’s research. Our team of prevention specialists provides high-quality training and technical assistance in support of our proven programs.
News & Updates
June 18, 2024
Communities that Care (CTC) was recently mentioned in a Freakonomics Radio series shedding light on promising efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and an Addiction Researcher at Stanford University, brought up CTC and SDRG’s work demonstrating the potential for evidence-based strategies and community engagement in tackling complex societal challenges through...
June 3, 2024
On June 20, 2024, the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) is offering a webinar on starting a prevention coalition based on a culture of participation and primed for long-term success. The presenter is Prevention Strategist Capetra Parker, MPH, from the Center for Communities That Care. New and established coalitions will find this webinar helpful....
May 23, 2024
A number of SDRG members will be presenting at this year’s annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research. Please see our list of presentations for more information.
May 21, 2024
On May 29, 2024, former SDRG Director Kevin Haggerty, PhD, will be the featured presenter for a webinar entitled Prevention Works! And a Call to Action. This 90-min Zoom webinar is part of CTC’s monthly speaker series and is open to all. In this session, Kevin will explore state and national data points from middle...
May 13, 2024
An article by a transnational team of scientists from SDRG, Arizona State University, Deakin University, and the University of Melbourne was selected by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for inclusion in the Research Highlights section of its Director’s Report to the National Advisory Council. Looking at a sample of 25-year-olds in Washington...