Chapter 3 Community Prevention Partnerships and Collaborations.

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Chapter 3 Community Prevention Partnerships and Collaborations

Transcript of Chapter 3 Community Prevention Partnerships and Collaborations.

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Chapter 3Community Prevention Partnerships and Collaborations

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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.

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“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)

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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

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Factors Associated with Readiness

1. Problem definition2. Recognition of the problem by community3. Existence of and access to resources4. __________________________5. Energy to mobilize and sustain prevention6. Networking with and support of

stakeholders7. Talent and leadership structure

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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

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Community Action Groups _________________________________________

_____________________________________ MADD STIK WRAP DADD

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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

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Avoidance or resolution of severe conflict that might reflect misunderstandings about a partnerships basic purpose

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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

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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

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Four Types of Communities _______________

Resources poor communities where substance abuse problems are newly rising. Best Approaches

Policy action Creation of prevention infrastructures

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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

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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

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Prevention Activities and Policies

Awareness activities _______________________________________________ Press releases, posters, and pamphlets Fundraisers Media announcements

Program activities 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