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Table 1 Resilience intervention standards

From: A cluster randomised trial of a school-based resilience intervention to decrease tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use in secondary school students: study protocol

Curriculum, teaching and learning

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100% of students in Grade 7-10 receive a minimum of 12 age-appropriate resilience lessons across subjects (e.g. implementation of MindMatters curriculum resources) [38]

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100% of students in Grade 7-10 receive an additional 9 hours of non-curriculum based resilience programs (e.g. implementation of the ‘Resourceful Adolescent Program [34]

Ethos and environment

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Rewards and recognition program implemented across the whole school

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Peer support/peer mentoring programs implemented across the whole school

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Anti-bullying programs implemented across the whole school

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Cultural awareness program implemented across the whole school

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Teacher offered training to implement effective pedagogy within learning environments (e.g. MindMatters Teaching and Learning for Engagement) [38]

Partnerships and services

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Promotion and engagement of local community organisations/groups/clubs in the school (e.g. charity organisations, church or sporting groups)

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Promotion and engagement of health and community services in the school (e.g. Youth and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

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School implement strategies to increase parental involvement in school (e.g. school events, effective parent communication strategies)

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School promotes strategies to address students resilience at home (e.g. newletters regarding enhancing student resilience)