Rhode Island directly administers and delivers a broad portfolio of evidence-based services using state, formula, and eligible federal dollars. From 2022–2025, agencies operated dozens of programs that define and prioritize evidence, centered in health and extending to public safety, transportation, corrections, and the courts.

Health-related examples include statewide cancer screening; diabetes and cardiovascular health programs; family visiting and maternal psychiatric consultation; lead-poisoning prevention; tuberculosis directly observed therapy; and adolescent health programming.

Beyond health, evidence-based strategies guide impaired-driving enforcement and media campaigns, problem-solving courts (family, diversion, veterans), reentry supports, and naloxone training and distribution through the University of Rhode Island.

Programs draw on evidence provided by rigorous sources such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services research (NIH, CDC, etc.) and appear in recognized evidence clearinghouses like CrimeSolutions and Results First. These programs are delivered by state agencies, putting proven strategies to work for Rhode Islanders.