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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 3Community 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. 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
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 _______________________________________________ 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