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The WSIPP Archive page showcases past results for programs we have analyzed across various public policy areas. While some programs may still be active in Washington State, WSIPP has not reviewed them in over a decade. Readers can access archived information by clicking on the program names in the tables. Please note, however, that the information may no longer be current.

The tables also include the dates of WSIPP’s most recent literature review and meta-analysis for each program. Benefit-cost results reflect the last update for the program using WSIPP’s benefit-cost model, with base years for dollar values varying between the programs.

Please note that the inclusion of a program on WSIPP’s Archive page does not indicate its current implementation status, effectiveness, or public adoption. WSIPP’s Archive was created to conserve resources involved in updating benefit-cost results, while preserving past WSIPP results.

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All Research Areas	Adult Criminal Justice	Child Welfare	Pre-K to 12 Education	Healthcare	Substance Use Disorders	Adult Mental Health	Public Health & Prevention

Police (results per-officer)
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Deploy one additional police officer with hot spots strategies ARCHIVED	Oct. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Deploy one additional police officer with statewide average practices ARCHIVED	Oct. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Policy
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
For individuals classified as high risk, decrease prison average daily population by 250, by lowering length of stay by 3 months ARCHIVED	Oct. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
For individuals classified as lower risk, decrease prison average daily population by 250, by lowering length of stay by 3 months ARCHIVED	Oct. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
For individuals classified as moderate risk, decrease prison average daily population by 250, by lowering length of stay by 3 months ARCHIVED	Oct. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Adult boot camps ARCHIVED	Oct. 2006	Dec. 2024	See previous WSIPP publication for past findings

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Flexible funding (Title IV-E waivers) ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ARCHIVED	Jul. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Charter schools: Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) ARCHIVED	Aug. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Charter schools: non-urban charter schools ARCHIVED	Aug. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Charter schools: overall impact ARCHIVED	Aug. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Charter schools: urban charter schools ARCHIVED	Aug. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in grade 1 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in grade 2 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in grade 3 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in kindergarten ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in one grade, 4-6 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in one grade, 7-8 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Class size: reducing average class size by one student in one grade, 9-12 ARCHIVED	Jan. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Consultant teachers: Coaching ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Consultant teachers: Online coaching ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Early Head Start ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Educator professional development: Use of data to guide instruction ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Even Start ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Full-day kindergarten ARCHIVED	Dec. 2013	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
High Schools That Work (HSTW) ARCHIVED	Jul. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
International Baccalaureate ARCHIVED	Jul. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
K-12 teacher effectiveness ARCHIVED	Dec. 2007	Dec. 2024	See previous WSIPP publication for past findings
MicroSociety ARCHIVED	Jul. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Model early childhood education programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Montessori in K-12 ARCHIVED	Jul. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Out-of-school-time tutoring by adults ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Parents as tutors with teacher oversight ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Per-pupil expenditures: 10% increase for one student cohort from kindergarten through grade 12 ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Pre-K and elementary bilingual instruction for English language learners ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Principal quality ARCHIVED	Aug. 2013	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) ARCHIVED	Sep. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Special literacy instruction for English language learner students ARCHIVED	Jul. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Summer book programs: One-year intervention ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Summer book programs: One-year intervention, with additional support ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Summer learning programs: Academically focused ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Teacher experience ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Teacher graduate degrees ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Teacher in-subject graduate degrees ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Teacher professional development: Induction/mentoring ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Teacher professional development: Not targeted ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Teacher professional development: Online, targeted ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Teacher professional development: Targeted ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Teacher professional development: Use of data to guide instruction ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Oral health: Fluoride varnish treatment for permanent teeth ARCHIVED	Oct. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Oral health: Fluoride varnish treatment for primary teeth ARCHIVED	Oct. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Oral health: Mid-level dental care providers ARCHIVED	Oct. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Oral health: Preventive dental visits ARCHIVED	Oct. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Oral health: Resin sealants for molars ARCHIVED	Oct. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only

Healthcare System Efficiency
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Interventions to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits: Asthma self-management education for children ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Interventions to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits: Intensive case management for frequent ED users ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Transitional care programs to prevent hospital readmissions: All programs, general patient populations ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Transitional care programs to prevent hospital readmissions: Brief phone follow-up only ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Transitional care programs to prevent hospital readmissions: Comprehensive programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Obesity and Diabetes
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for adults: High-intensity, in-person programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for adults: Low-intensity, in-person programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for adults: Remotely-delivered programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for children: Low-intensity, in-person programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for children: Moderate- to high-intensity, face-to-face programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral interventions to reduce obesity for children: Remotely-delivered programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Early Intervention
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students (BASICS): A Harm Reduction Approach ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Treatment for Adults
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
12-Step Facilitation Therapy ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Behavioral Couples Therapy (marital) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Behavioral self-control training (BSCT) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Brief cognitive behavioral intervention for amphetamine users ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Brief marijuana dependence counseling ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) with vouchers ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Contingency management (higher cost) for marijuana use ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Contingency management (higher cost) for substance use disorders ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Contingency management (lower cost) for marijuana use ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Contingency management (lower cost) for substance use disorders ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Day treatment with abstinence contingencies and vouchers ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for co-morbid substance use disorder and serious mental illness ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Holistic Harm Reduction Program (HHRP+) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Individual drug counseling approach for the treatment of cocaine addiction ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Matrix Model Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) for stimulant use disorders ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) (problem drinkers) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Motivational interviewing to enhance treatment engagement ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Node-link mapping ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Peer support for individuals with substance use disorder ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Preventing Addiction-Related Suicide (PARS) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Relapse Prevention Therapy ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Seeking Safety ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Supportive-expressive psychotherapy for substance use disorders ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Therapeutic community for non-offenders ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Wraparound services for pregnant/postpartum women in treatment for substance use disorders ARCHIVED	Sep. 2016	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Matrix Model treatment for adolescents with substance use disorder ARCHIVED	Jun. 2013	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Crisis Intervention Team ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Forensic Integrative Re-entry Support and Treatment (FIRST) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Forensic Intensive Supportive Housing (FISH) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Medicaid Health Homes ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Peer Bridger ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Trauma Informed Care: Risking Connection ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only

Serious Mental Illness
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Assertive community treatment (ACT) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia/psychosis ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for individuals with serious mental illness ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Mobile crisis response ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Peer support: Addition of a peer specialist to the treatment team ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Peer support: Substitution of a peer specialist for a non-peer on the treatment team ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Primary care in behavioral health settings ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Primary care in behavioral health settings (community-based settings) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Primary care in integrated settings (Veteran's Administration, Kaiser Permanente) ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Trauma
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevention following trauma ARCHIVED	May. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Community-based
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Children's Aid Society—Carrera ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Computer-based programs for smoking cessation ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Text messaging programs for smoking cessation ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Home- or Family-based
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Computer-based substance use prevention programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Population-level policies
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
10% increase in cigarette tax (effect on adults) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
10% increase in cigarette tax (effect on youth) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Access to tobacco quitlines ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Anti-smoking media campaign, youth effect ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Anti-smoking media campaigns, adult effect ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
More intensive tobacco quitlines (compared to less intensive quitlines) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

School-based
Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
All Stars ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
American Indian adolescent substance use prevention programs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
ATHENA (Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
keepin' it REAL ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
LifeSkills Training (middle school) ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Postponing Sexual Involvement (c) ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Project EX ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Project Towards No Drug Abuse ARCHIVED	Jun. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
School-based service learning ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
School-based sexual education ARCHIVED	Apr. 2012	Dec. 2024	Meta-analysis Only
Too Good for Drugs ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost
Youth advocacy/empowerment programs for tobacco prevention ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	Benefit-cost

Program name (click on the program name for more detail)	Date of last literature review	Archived Date	Type of Analysis
Aban Aya Youth Project ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Active Parenting of Teens: Families in Action ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
BrainTrain4Kids ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Celebrating Families ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
DARE to be You ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Friday Night Live ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Hip-hop 2 prevent substance abuse and HIV ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Lead and Seed ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Media Detective ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Media Ready ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Mobile phone "apps" for smoking cessation ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Native FACETS ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Not on Tobacco ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
PALS: Prevention through Alternative Learning Styles ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Project MAGIC ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Reality Tour ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Refuse, Remove, Reasons (RRR) High School Education Program ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Rock in Prevention, Rock PLUS ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Sembrando Salud ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
SMART Leaders ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Stay SMART ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Storytelling for Empowerment ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
TAP-Helping Teens Stop Using Tobacco ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
TEG-Intervening with Teen Tobacco Users ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest
Tobacco and Alcohol Prevention Program ARCHIVED	Dec. 2014	Dec. 2024	No rigorous evaluation measuring outcome of interest

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