Project STAR, formerly Midwestern Prevention Project

At a glance

Program or Strategy Type
Direct Service
Intervention Continuum
Universal
Age group(s)
Late Childhood (5-11)
Early Adolescence (12-14)
Setting(s)
School
Community
DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
EIP
Versions with EBP Designations
N/A
Status on Other Registries or Inventories
Blueprints: Not on registry
CrimeSolutions: Effective
CEBC: Not on registry
WSIPP Youth Cannabis 2019: Research-based
WSIPP Children's Services 2020: Research-Based
Title IV-E Clearinghouse: Not on registry
What Works Clearinghouse: Not on registry
CASEL Program Guide: Not on registry
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Not on registry

Contexts

Race/Ethnicity
White
(Dis)ability
Not specified
Gender
Female, Male
LGBTQ+
Not specified
Urbanicity
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Language
Not specified
Name and Contact of Program Developer

Mary Ann Pentz, Ph.D pentz@usc.edu

Characteristics

Protective factor(s) addressed

Individual Protective Factors
Clear Standards for Behavior
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
Prosocial Behavior
Refusal Skills
Skills for Social Interaction
Peer Protective Factors
Interaction With Prosocial Peers
Family Protective Factors
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement with Parents
School Protective Factors
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement in Education
Neighborhood/Community Protective Factors
Not Specified

Risk factor(s) addressed

Individual Risk Factors
Favorable Attitudes Towards Drug Use
Substance Use
Peer Risk Factors
Peer Substance Use
Family Risk Factors
Not Specified
School Risk Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Risk Factors
Not Specified

Outcomes targeted

Problem Behavior Outcomes
Alcohol
Illicit Drug Use
Marijuana / Cannabis Use
Positive Social / Prosocial Behavior
Tobacco
Education Outcomes
Not Specified
Emotional Well-being Outcomes
Not Specified
Positive Relationships Outcomes
Close relationships with parents
Close relationships with peers

Implementation stories