As used in sections 4-67s to 4-67x, inclusive:
(1) “Prevention” means policies and programs that promote healthy, safe and productive lives and reduce the likelihood of crime, violence, substance abuse, illness, academic failure and other socially destructive behaviors.
(2) “Research-based prevention” means those prevention programs as defined in this section that have been rigorously evaluated and are found to be effective or represent best practices.
(P.A. 01-121, S. 1, 6; P.A. 06-179, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 01-121 effective July 1, 2001; P.A. 06-179 substituted “4-67x” for “4-67v”.