Reclaiming Futures

Reclaiming Futures is an initiative to help young people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, and crime. Communities participating learn how to work together in a more coordinated manner, using evidence-based practices, addressing cultural, age and gender issues. The approach involves schools, the criminal justice system and probation services with the ultimate aim of creating a network of support for young people with drug and alcohol problems.

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Prevention News : When one question is as good (or bad) as 50

Tests in Australia on the effectiveness of the Family Risk Factor Checklist screening questionnaire have highlighted the difficulties parents and teachers alike face when they attempt to predict which children are most prone to mental health problems.

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