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Prevention Research Center

The Prevention Research Center aims to promote the well-being of children and youth and to reduce the prevalence of high-risk behaviors and poor outcomes in children, families and communities.

Spring 2008 Seminars

Spring 2008 Seminar Schedule

Next Seminar

Prevention Fellows Presentations
April 30, 2008 4 p.m.-5 p.m. S209 Henderson

Penn State Prevention Research Center Receives $3.9 Million Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Health to Study Interventions to Aggression in Young Children

The Penn State Prevention Research Center has received a $3.9 million state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to study interventions to build resilience and reduce aggression in young children. The Penn State project continues long-term partnerships with The Harrisburg School District and Hempfield Behavioral Health. full story >>

Prevention Action

Look this week for headline stories in Prevention Action…a new, publication focusing on quality science and policy applications, written to broadsheet newspaper standards and concentrating on innovation and effectiveness among programs for improving children's health and development.