Consortium Members
The Consortium research teams have a broad range of expertise in the areas of counseling, psychology, evaluation, law, criminology, law enforcement, prevention science, education and public health, youth violence, juvenile justice, juvenile delinquency, and other areas. Student participants attend regular elementary, middle, and high schools (grades 4-12) and alternative schools in seven States around the country. As would be expected, student populations, school setting, and community environment are diverse, as are the interventions found to be appropriate for each school setting (see Table 1). This section provides an overview of the Consortium projects as well as individual descriptions of the university teams, interventions and partnerships.Summary Of School And Study Populations
School Characteristics
| Site | School Type | Enrollment (98-99 avg.) | Grades Served | Community Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Middle | 552 | 6-8 | Small Town |
| Wisconsin | High | 1,500 | 9-12 | Inner City |
| New York | Alternative1 | 94 | 6-12 | Urban |
| Florida | Middle | n.a.2 | 6-8 | Urban |
| Kentucky | High | 824 | 9-12 | Rural |
| Virginia | Alternative | 140 | 9-12 | Suburban |
| Georgia | Middle | 572 | 6-8 | Inner City |
| Boston 3 | - | - | 4-5 | Inner City |
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1 Students sent to this school have been previously found carrying a weapon at school. 2 Students from three large schools are given community-based internships. 3 Project is an evaluation of Urban Improv. | ||||