Transcript Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Community Prevention Partnerships and Collaborations Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Created by Anti-Drug Abuse Act 1986. Focus is to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug(ATOD) problems nationwide. Primarily focused on influencing attitudes and practices of ___________________. Target group includes “high risk youth” whose environment or lifestyle puts them at high risk of developing problems. “high risk youth”-CSAP Economically disadvantaged youth School drop outs or those at risk of drop out Pregnant teenagers or teenage parents Children of alcoholics or substance users ___________________________ Runaway or homeless youth Abused or neglected youth _____________________ Users of gateway drugs (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana) Assessing Community Readiness What risk factors are present? Transient population Norms supporting drug use Drug dealing/ crime Absence of alternatives What drugs are being abused? Who is abusing? Where does drug abuse take place? What data is available about the nature and extent of local drug problem? Others listed on page 81 Factors Associated with Readiness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Problem definition Recognition of the problem by community Existence of and access to resources __________________________ Energy to mobilize and sustain prevention Networking with and support of stakeholders Talent and leadership structure Community Partnerships A “systems” approach to prevention Prevention efforts made through coalitions and collaborations within the community Health services ____________________________ Law enforcement Judicial organizations Treatment services Business community Government agencies ________________________ Recreational organizations Community Action Groups _________________________________________ _____________________________________ MADD STIK WRAP DADD Desirable Prevention Strategies Comprehensive vision covering all segments of the community and all aspects of community life A wide sharing of this vision, agreed upon by groups and citizens across the community ____________________________________________ _________________________________________ Avoidance or resolution of severe conflict that might reflect misunderstandings about a partnerships basic purpose Desirable Prevention Strategies Decentralized units, encouraging participation and action at small area or neighborhood levels Non disruptive staff turnover of a reasonable rate Extensive prevention activities and support for local prevention policies Four Types of Communities _______________ Middle or working class communities where substance abuse problems are newly rising. Best Approaches High awareness activities Coordination activities Policy action Four Types of Communities _______________ Resources poor communities where substance abuse problems are newly rising. Best Approaches Policy action Creation of prevention infrastructures Four Types of Communities Type C ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Best Approaches Policy action Creation of prevention infrastructures Reduce antagonisms between residents and service providers Resident mobilization Activities to restrict the supply of drugs Four Types of Communities Type D Communities where drug production is an implicit part of the community economy. Best Approaches Reduce mixed messages Activities to restrict the supply of drugs Prevention Activities and Policies Awareness activities Program activities _______________________________________________ Press releases, posters, and pamphlets Fundraisers Media announcements Alternative programs for youth Media campaigns Employment programs Workplace programs ______________________________________________________ Coordination of community organizations Prevention Policies Gun/ free drug school zone Local control of liquor licenses School substance abuse and weapons suspension policies ________________________________________________________________________ Pre employment and random drug testing