Project Venture
Problems addressed
Drug abuse
Alcohol abuse
Effectiveness

Promising

.

.

.

.

.

Promising

Want to know more about this classification? Check out our methodological manual.

Life periods served
Teenagers (14 to 17 years)
Where the program was applied
Education establishment
Community (streets or community centers)
Country of application
United States
Description

This is a school-based program for Native American children aged 11 to 12. The objective is to promote prosocial development and prevent drug abuse.
At least 20 sessions are conducted, consisting of weekly meetings with recreational and classroom activities, which include games and problem-solving initiatives. There may be additional sessions after the school day (once a week) and on weekends (once a month), which may include camping and hiking trips, or carrying out projects for the benefit of the community.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation revealed an overall decrease in the use of tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, and other illicit substances; alcohol abuse in the treatment group stabilized over the follow-up period, which lasted from 6 to 18 months [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Carter, S., Straits, K. J. & Hall, M. (2007). Project Venture: Evaluation of an Experiential, Culturally Based Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention with American Indian Youth. Journal of Experiential Education, 29(3), 397–400. https://doi.org/10.1177/105382590702900315

Information source