‘Talk About Alcohol’ has been listed as a Promising practice on the European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC)!
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) is an evidence-based online platform which was launched in 2013. Operated by the European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, the European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) website features summaries of practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children.
To be categorized as “promising” by EPIC, a practice’s research evidence must meet certain criteria:
(1) The practice has achieved + in “evidence of effectiveness” as the evaluation utilizes at the minimum pre/post design with appropriate statistical adjustments employed in order to control for selection, the sample size is at least 20 in each group and significant positive results (p<0.1) are shown from at least one relevant outcome.
(2) The practice is “transferable” and has been evaluation in at least one additional population beyond the original study population or has been marked as having “enduring impact” as an evaluation of the practice which meets the basic criteria for inclusion has conducted a follow-up of at least two years and find at least one positive outcome (p<0.1).
