Program Profile: New Orientation for Reducing Threats to Health from Secretive-problems That Affect Readiness (NORTH STAR)

This is a prevention planning and implementation system designed to improve risk and protective factors, and reduce secretive problems, in military communities.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | One study

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This is a prevention planning and implementation system designed to improve risk and protective factors, and reduce secretive problems, in military communities. The program is rated No Effects. There were no statistically significant differences between the bases assigned to NORTH STAR and the comparison bases on measures of physical or emotional interpersonal violence/partner abuse, physical or emotional child abuse, hazardous drinking, suicidality, or prescription drug misuse.

A No Effects rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s) and may result in a negative outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 18+

Gender: Male, Female

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting

Program Type: Alcohol and Drug Therapy/Treatment, Community Crime Prevention, Conflict Resolution/Interpersonal Skills, Crisis Intervention/Response, Violence Prevention

Targeted Population: Military Personnel

Current Program Status: Active