 
Teen Pregnancy Research
and Practice Resources (Teen Pregnancy RAP Resources) brings together
all of Sociometrics teen pregnancy data, prevention, and evaluation
related materials into one convenient web site.
RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHERS
Data
Archive on Adolescent Pregnancy
Original research data for secondary analysis. The Data Archive on Adolescent
Pregnancy and Pregnancy Prevention houses data from more than 150 premier
studies on sexuality, health, and adolescence.
Publications
 Card, J. J., Shapiro,
L., Amarillas, A., McKean, E., & Kuhn, T. (2003).
Broadening public access to data through the development of
tools for data novices. Social Science
Computer Review, 21(3), 352-359.
Card, J. J. (2001). Archiving:
Ethical aspects. In Neil J. Smelser and Paul B. Baltes
(Eds.). Pages 646-649. International Encyclopedia of the Social
and Behavioral Sciences. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Carley, M. & Card,
J. J. (2000). The
Social Science Electronic Data Library: Serving the needs of data
librarians and users. IASSIST Quarterly. 24(3),
8-14.
Card, J. J. (2000). Development
and dissemination of an electronic library of exemplary social science
data. Social Science Computer Review, 18(1),
82-86.
Card, J. J. (1996).
Data,
publication, and program archives addressing adolescent sexuality,
pregnancy, and STDs. Journal of Adolescent Health
(Research Resources Brief), 19(2), 82.
Card, J. J. (1996).
Development
of the Sociometrics Data Library on families, aging, substance abuse,
and AIDS. Social Science Computer Review, 14(3),
305-309.
Card, J. J. (1996, March).
The
Sociometrics social science data and instrument library: A national
resource for teen pregnancy research and evaluation.
PSAY Network, 9-10.
Card, J. J. & McKean,
E. (1995). Development
of software to facilitate use of archived data sets. IASSIST
Quarterly, 19(3), 4-11.
RESOURCES FOR PRACTITIONERS
Effective
Prevention Programs
Replication
Kits for Effective Programs
Replication Kits for Effective Programs are a Sociometrics' research-to-practice
initiative aimed at assembling in one place for public dissemination,
distribution, and replication, outstanding teen pregnancy prevention
programs. Twenty-nine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, selected
for inclusion based on their demonstrated effectiveness in changing
adolescent fertility and/or STD/HIV/AIDS-related behaviors, are available
in attractive and engaging boxes containing everything needed to replicate
the promising program or adapt its implementation protocols in accordance
with the needs of a particular population.
Publications
PASHA
Program Sourcebook
The Sourcebook provides in-depth descriptions of 23 programs
in the Program Archive on Sexuality, Health and Adolescence (PASHA).
PASHA
Field Test: A Window on the World of Practitioners
This resource documents Sociometrics experience conducting a replication
study of programs from PASHA.
PASHA
Activity Sourcebook
The Sourcebool contains more than 60 ready-to- use activities to help
practitioners educate teens about pregnancy prevention.
Just
the Facts: What science has found out about teen sexuality and pregnancy
in the U.S.
This resource uses words, graphs and charts to help bring salient
research facts home to older teens, policy makers, parents, teachers
and counselors.
Just
the Facts: Family Planning and Fertility in the U.S.
This resource provides a concise overview of family planning and fertility
in the U.S.
Card, J. J. (2001). The
Sociometrics Program Archives: Promoting the dissemination of evidence-based
practices through replication kits.
Research on Social Work Practice, 11(4), 521-526.
Card, J. J. (1999). Teen
pregnancy prevention: Do any programs work? In Annual
Review of Public Health, 20, 257-285. Palo Alto, CA: Annual Reviews,
Inc.
Card, J. J., Niego, S.,
Mallari, A. & Farrell, W.S. (1996). The
Program Archive on Sexuality, Health & Adolescence: A collection
of promising prevention programs-in-a-box. Family
Planning Perspectives, 28(3), 210-220.
Program
Evaluation
Instruments
Prevention
Minimum Evaluation Data Set (PMEDS)
This publication provides a core Primary Questionnaire, with optional
Supplementary Modules, that can be used for evaluating all teen pregnancy
and teen STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
Prevention
Minimum Evaluation Data Set Jr. (PMEDS Jr).
This publication provides a short ready-to-use questionnaire for use
in evaluating teen pregnancy STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs that
emphasize abstinence. Because of its focus on attitudes, intentions
and skills, PMEDS Jr may also be suitable for evaluating programs
aimed at younger teens.
Prevention
Minimum Evaluation Data Set Jr. +
This publication, modeled after PMEDS, provides a core Primary Questionnaire,
with optional Supplementary Modules that can be used for evaluating
all teen pregnancy and teen STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs. PMEDS
Jr+ is considerably shorter than PMEDS, making it easier for local
programs to select questions and develop a survey.
Publications
Guidebook: Evaluating
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
The guidebook is a guide to the implementation of evaluation
methods into all aspects of teen pregnancy programming.
Evaluation
Readiness Assessment Guide: Is Your Program Ready To Evaluate Its
Effectiveness?
This resource assists programs to determine if their intervention
is ready to be evaluated.
Evaluating
Programs Aimed at Preventing Teen Pregnancies
This book includes technical standards, tips, illustrative
case studies, and a recommended data collection instrument for prevention
programs.
Evaluating
and Monitoring Programs for Pregnant & Parenting Teens
This resource includes technical standards, how-to tips,
case studies, and a recommended data collection instrument for care
programs.
Data
Management: An Introductory Workbook for Teen Pregnancy Program Evaluators
This workbook describes the basic practical steps in conducting
the second half of the research process.
Assessing
Your Community's Needs and Assets: A Collaborative Approach to Adolescent
Pregnancy Prevention
This resource will assist you in planning your needs assessment
and evaluating the potential strategies for your teen pregnancy prevention
program.
Local
Evaluator Consultant Network Directory
The Local Evaluator Consultant Network Directory comprises a relatively
short list of experts who can serve as evaluation consultants to local
teen STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs. The consultant list is organized
alphabetically, first by state, then —within each state—
by consultants last name. Listings include each consultants affiliation,
work address, work telephone number and email address unless otherwise
requested by the consultant.
Sourcebook
of Comparison Data
The Sourcebook is meant to facilitate use of existing data as a source
of comparison statistics. It provides the best and most current data
on those antecedent and outcome variables generally included in the
evaluation of adolescent pregnancy prevention programs.
Card, J. J., Peterson,
J.L., Niego, S., & Brindis, C. (1998). The
Prevention Minimum Evaluation Data Set (PMEDS): A tool for evaluating
teen pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
Evaluation and the Health Professions, 21(3), 377-394.
Training
The
Institute for Program Development and Evaluation Online (IPDE Online)
IPDE Online provides teen pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention program
staff from schools, community-based organizations, clinics and other
agencies with online professional training in program model development
and evaluation.
Data
and Internet Training Resources
Comprised of a set of six self-paced information modules and
a parallel set of teaching materials for instructors, the Data and Internet
Literacy Series covers just about everything you need to know about
utilizing data and the Internet to understand issues and optimize your
research in the social sciences.
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