Read, verify, and attribute

HOPE Source Library

A curated starting point for official HOPE definitions, independent research, public data, and implementation guidance.

Use sources with discipline

  • Use official HOPE sources for framework definitions and attribution.
  • Prefer primary research, systematic reviews, and official datasets for evidence claims.
  • Label Growing HOPE models as Kimberly Method or Working Hypothesis.
  • Record review dates for formal public materials.
  • Avoid overstating causality or presenting meeting discussion as current policy.
  • Use Montana Institute quotations sparingly and pair them with comparable independent sources.

Core reading path

  • Start with the HOPE homepage and Four Building Blocks handout.
  • Use Key Terms and Phrases for public wording.
  • Use How to Get Started for individual, organizational, and community implementation levels.
  • Use the 2026 evidence guide and current independent research for evidence claims and limitations.

Source trail

Read and attribute the foundation.

HOPE National Resource CenterThe Four Building Blocks of HOPEHOPE Key Terms and PhrasesHow to Get Started with HOPEHOPE framework structural and predictive validity studyPositive childhood experiences and adult outcomes systematic reviewPositive childhood experiences and adult mental health meta-analysis

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