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Our Evidence-Based Programs

Our award-winning curriculum have been tested for results! You can be confident that our evidence-based curriculum will help bring these same outcomes to your youth when used with fidelity in your program. Use these up-to-date and researched materials to meet the needs of today’s youth and help them make healthy choices.

Key Outcomes:

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46% less likely to become pregnant or experience a teenage pregnancy
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Fewer sexual partners
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Decreased sexual initiation
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Decreased frequency of sexual activity
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Increased contraceptive use and consistency
More likely to remain abstinent or return to abstinence

Barbee, A. P., Cunningham, M. R., Antle, B. F., Langley, C. N. (2022). Impact of a relationship-based intervention, Love Notes, on teen pregnancy preventionFamily Relations, 1-20.

Barbee, A.P., et al. (2016). Impact of Two Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Interventions on Risky Sexual Behavior: A Three-Arm Cluster Randomized Control Trial.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Outcomes:

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After 3 years, girls were less likely to be in an unhealthy relationship
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After 3 years, girls were more likely to use a condom or not have sex
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Decreased physical aggression toward dating partners
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Lower acceptance of relational aggression
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Healthy relationship knowledge gain
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Increased relationship standards
(e.g. warmth/trustworthiness and intimacy/loyalty)
More confidence in conflict management skills
More knowledge of healthy relationships
More realistic relationship beliefs
Fewer faulty relationship beliefs

Alamillo, Julia, and Elizabeth Doran (2022). Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education for High School Students: The Longer-Term Impacts of Relationship Smarts PLUS in Georgia, OPRE Report # 2022-325, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Pittman, J. F., & Kerpelman, J. L. (2013, May). A cross-lagged model of adolescent dating aggression attitudes and behavior: Relationship education makes a difference. Published Proceeding, Hawaii International Social Science Conference, Waikiki, HI.

Ma, Y. et al. (2014). Relationship Education and Classroom Climate Impact on Adolescents’ Standards for Partners/Relationships. Family Relations 63: 453-468. DOI:10.1111/fare.12084

Kerpelman, J. et al. (2009). Evaluation of a statewide youth-focused relationships education curriculum. Journal of Adolescence, 1-12. 

Adler-Baeder, F. et al. (2007). The Impact of Relationship Education on Adolescents of Diverse Backgrounds. Family Relations 56, 291-303.

Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

Key Outcomes:

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Increased knowledge
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Improvement in 5 trauma coping skills
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Decreased PTSD symptoms
Trending improvement in social competence
Trending improvement in emotional regulation

Antle, B.F., et al. (2021). Mind Matters Comprehensive Evaluation Final Report. Findings from a randomized control trial conducted at the University of Louisville. Read the Full Report here.