Be Safe Initiative – AIDS Action Committee of MassachusettsProject Director: Georgia Hall Team Member: Diane Gruber
In 2007, the AIDS Action Committee launched a multi-year, collaborative, systems change youth prevention initiative called BE SAFE, incorporating the resources and talents of six partner organizations. BE SAFE provides tailored programming and capacity building to a network of eight greater Boston out-of-school-time programs that work directly with youth, many of whom are at risk. The BE SAFE goals are to: 1)Reduce risky behaviors among youth participants 2)Increase skills and knowledge of adult staff and parents, and 3)Increase risk reduction content in programming and increase youth participation in program development. NIOST is responsible for the evaluation of the BE SAFE initiative. The evaluation approach used includes surveys, interviews, focus groups, and site observations. The researchers examine implementation issues, the results of which can be utilized for continued program improvement and development. The researchers will also investigate outcomes associated with the BE SAFE training, consultation, and policy development activities. Overall, the evaluation is intended to assess the efficacy and impacts of the BE SAFE initiative.
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