Theoretical Congruence and Sustainability of Local Adaptation Activities: Analysis and Recommendations

Felipe González Castro, PhD

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

This study is focused on reviewing 39 schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania that were part of a previous research study that was conducted five years ago where a drug prevention intervention called “Keepin’ It Real” was implemented by following-up with the principals on issues of sustainability, in order to examine whether they were able to keep the program going. If so, what challenges have they encounter and, if not, what prevented them from sustaining this program?