Evidence Based Approach
Everything we do at Rave Aware is grounded in public health research, field experience, and proven models of harm reduction.
This page outlines the frameworks and evidence that shape our interventions, so you can trust the “why” behind our strategies.
Built on Trusted Frameworks
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
a gold standard in health promotion planning (Green & Kreuter, 2005).
Health Belief Model
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
focuses on perceived risk, severity, and action (Janz, N. K., & Becker, M. H., 1984).
Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory
empowers behaviour change through self-efficacy (Bandura, A., 1986).
Ecological Model
Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory
addresses individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors (McLeroy et al., 1988).
A Public Health Approach That Saves Lives
Research consistently shows that harm reduction:
- Reduces overdose rates (NIDA, 2022)
- Encourages help-seeking and service use (Measham, 2016)
- Increases safety without encouraging drug use
- Builds trust between communities and providers
Resource Library
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Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Unpack the harm reduction approach, its connection to public health and human rights, and how it works at addressing drug use
Beyond Punishment
Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Drug Use and Harm Reduction
The 2024 Global Commission on Drug Policy report urges governments to replace punitive drug laws with health-based, evidence-driven policies that uphold human rights and reduce harm.
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