Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0

Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 2.0 has been released. In an effort to continue to review and rate programs and services as quickly as possible - reviews under the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0 will be ongoing during a transition period.

We are working as quickly as possible to train reviewers to consistently and systematically implement the revised standards and procedures. We anticipate that the Clearinghouse will begin reviewing programs and services using the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 2.0 in the coming months.

Download a copy of the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0. The Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0 provides a detailed description of the standards used to identify and review programs and services for the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.

The Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0 provides a detailed description of the procedures followed by Prevention Services Clearinghouse staff. The systematic review process includes the following six steps:

  1. Identify programs and services for review
  2. Select and prioritize programs and services for review
  3. Literature search
  4. Study eligibility screening and prioritization
  5. Evidence review
  6. Program and service ratings