What is does the term “evidence-based” mean?
The term evidence-based programs generally refers to interventions that have been evaluated and found to produce the desired results, in this case, reductions in suicidal behaviors or risks. The term evidence-based prevention can refer to those programs and also to effective processes for developing prevention programs, such as assessing local needs and assets, basing program content on up-to-date research and theory, tailoring programs to specific target audiences, designing multiple program components to work synergistically, and conducting evaluation. Choosing evidence-based programs and using effective processes are both important for effective prevention.
