Successes
The CORE pilot study has already shown huge promise in reducing tobacco, alcohol and drug use, as was found in the Gatehouse project in Australia. See www.rch.or.au/gatehouseproject.
We have documented changes in the school environment and in children’s social networks and risk behaviours. As these results are accepted into peer review journals, you will see the links appear on our website (See Publications). Meantime, if you would like more information, please contact us.
Most importantly, we get positive feedback from the schools who take part:
“Kids are so proud of what they are learning, more aware of what they are doing, and trying to problem-solve.”
“The whole language has changed, the whole atmosphere, it's incredible what has happened in this school.”
“You feel more connected, you are making a difference.”