Citation

Pierre TL. J. Prim. Prev. 2001; 21(3): 381-398.

Affiliation

St. Pierre, T.L., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Within communities across the United States, collaborations have developed between community-based organizations (CBOs) and schools to plan and implement unified approaches to prevent youth substance abuse. This article describes challenges and workable strategies reported by a diverse group of 11 community-based organizations (CBOs) for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with schools. Strategies recommended by CBOs for effective CBO/school collaborations are described within four categories: (1) establishing the collaboration; (2) maintaining cooperation with schools during program implementation; (3) addressing cultural issues; and (4) institutionalizing the collaborative programs. The need to tailor community prevention efforts to the specific context of each community is emphasized.