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Journal Article 2.1 Trenholm, C., Devaney, B., Fortson, K., Quay, L., Wheeler, J., & Clark, M. (2007). Impacts of Four Title V, Section 510 Abstinence Education Programs: Final Report. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research.

Summary: This report highlights the challenges faced by Title V, Section 510 abstinence education programs aiming to reduce adolescent sexual activity outside of marriage. Findings from this study speak to the continued need for rigorous research on how to combat the high rate of teen sexual activity and its negative consequences.

Journal Article 2.2 Nelson, J. A., Henderson, S. E., & Lackey, S. (2015). Adolescent Recovery From Substance Use in Alternative Peer Groups: A Revelatory Case Study. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 6(2), 100–112. doi:10.1177/2150137815596044

Summary: The author conducted a revelatory case study to find out how peer-to-peer support group intervention helps youth in recovery from substance use. Based on the findings and analysis, three themes emerged: relationships, before and after sobriety, and resentments.

Journal Article 2.3 Lawrence, R. B., Rallis, S. F., Davis, L. C., & Harrington, K. (2018). Developmental evaluation: Bridging the gaps between proposal, program, and practice. Evaluation, 24(1), 69–83. doi:10.1177/1356389017749276

Summary: Developmental evaluation supports grant-funded initiatives seeking innovation and change. This article describes the challenge of designing and implementing complex programs and presents a case that illustrates how a program moves from proposal to practice.