Summary
Comprehensive evidence-based decisions require the best available research, professional insights and contextual realities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new report Understanding Evidence: Part 1: Best Available Research Evidence provides guidance on implementing prevention strategies and the different types of evidence available to track the success of a prevention initiative. The document introduces the Continuum of Evidence of Effectiveness, a tool developed to facilitate a common language for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in discussing evidence-based decision making.
To learn more about incorporating evidence into prevention initiatives, read the UNITY Urban Agenda, which encourages all communities to implement youth violence prevention efforts based upon the best available research evidence.