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» Home SDRG Mission Director's Welcome Communities That Care Survey Research Division Staff List Projects Publications Presentations Interventions News Resources Contact Us	Improving lives... For over 30 years the Social Development Research Group (SDRG) has sought to investigate and promote healthy behaviors and positive social development in youth and adults. SDRG is a recognized leader in the field of prevention research. Our efforts to understand how risk and protective factors influence development have resulted in hundreds of articles in peer-reviewed journals and led to the development of tested and effective interventions. SDRG interventions are designed to strengthen bonds between families, schools, and communities with the goal of improving youth outcomes and preventing problem behavior. SDRG’s work has enriched lives, influenced policy, and strengthened communities across the world. Featured News & Publications New SDRG Research Brief More Evidence That Prevention Works: Communities That Care Significantly Reduced Substance Use, Delinquency, and Violence Through Grade 12 learn more... Data on today’s youth reveal childhood clues for later risk of STDs Children who grow up in well-managed households, enjoy school, and have friends who stay out of trouble report fewer sexually transmitted diseases in young adulthood, according to a new analysis. learn more... Working together to help kids, families and communities win The Communities That Care model was created at UW to help whole neighborhoods of families and children succeed. It’s coming to Seattle after proving effective elsewhere. learn more... ...through research