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Question: I need peer reviewed journal articles on community coaltions. I was advised to check your web site. Please refer me to resources and background materials related to this. Thank you so much!
Answer: Thank you for contacting Ask an Advisor. There is a wealth of information that may be helpful. Here is a brief sample. 1. Valente et al. (2007): Authors looked at structural characteristics of coalitions (e.g., density, centralization) that can enhance implementation of evidence-based prevention. 2. Riggs et al. (2008): Within a multi-state, multi-community prevention diffusion trial, authors tested factors that may improve coalition functioning (e.g., internal functioning, quality planning) 3. Goodman & Wandersman (1994): authors focus on development and evaluation of community coalitions for substance abuse prevention. You may also want to consult Google Scholar for an accessible data base of peer reviewed articles
Question Date: Wed, 06/03/2009