Innovative Coalition Strategies to Evite, Engage & Empower the Community Behavioral Health Services/NCADD Torrance, California
Meet our Prevention Team Raunda Frank, JD, CATC V, CCPS, Prevention Coordinator Heather Longridge, BA, CATC III, CCPS Outreach Specialist Eric Izzo, BS, Outreach Specialist
Overview: 1. How to incorporate cultural relevance & risk factors into program strategies. 2. Prevention Coalition Strategies to advocate for environmental policies. 3. Innovative use of technology in prevention programs. 4. Management principles to sustain coalition membership and participation.
Behavioral Health Services/NCADD
BEA CH CITIES A L I F O R N I 30 days. A YOUTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE IN THE PAST 30 DAYS (2013-15) Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Unified State of California Students 2013-14 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2013-15 % of 11 graders who reported using alcohol or drugs in the past 30 days 38% 31% n/a 45% 23% 35.2% % of 11 graders who reported binge drinking in the past % of 11 th graders who reported using marijuana in the past 30 days. California Healthy Kids Survey Data 22% 11% n/a 26% 13% 17.6% 20% 18% n/a 19% 17% 20.1%
Social norms and Cultural relevance Let the community define itself Use culturally-appropriate prevention approaches Employ culturally-competent evaluators Promote cultural competence among program staff that reflect the community they serve Principles of cultural competence: SAMHSA s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
the Beach Cities Prevention Community Council (PCC) NCADD 2017 Prevention & Education Meritorious Award Step 1 Define the role, scope and mission The PCC is a consortium of community stakeholders taking steps to reduce underage drinking, marijuana and prescription drug misuse. Step 2 Develop and implement a strategic plan for community outreach and capacity building. Step 3 Launch evidence-based programs as the lead agency. Step 4 Manage, sustain and grow membership. Step 5 Promote coalition brand and message
Advocacy Strategies to Environmental Policies City Commissions Parents PTA/School Board Coalitions City Council Law Enforcement Beach Cities Prevention Community Council (PCC) Youth City Attorney s Office
Social Host Civil Liability Laws A state, county or city may impose an administrative fine upon an adult who knows or reasonably should know that underage drinking will occur on private property they own, lease or otherwise control. Enacted in 32 states and over 150 cities and counties have social host ordinances as of November 2016. California does not have a social host law. Effective public safety tool for law enforcement Have a deterrent effect, encouraging parents to prevent teenage drinking parties
https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/townhallmeetings/successstories/stories/educating-to-avoid-enabling-in-hermosa-beach.aspx Video 2016 BHS/NCADD SAMHSA Communities Talk- Success Story
A Social Host Liability Ordinance in the City of Redondo Beach will complete the picture
Drinking Games Where do teens get alcohol? 2015
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Reality Party January 2017
Social Host Ordinance Community Awareness
Annual Community Awareness Event 2016 SAMHSA Communities Talk Success Story Successful Collaboration Restaurants Law Enforcement Health District mini-grant SAMHSA mini-grant Kiwanis Club Non-profit youth service organizations Treatment Centers City of Hermosa Beach Parent Teacher Associations Local youth volunteers Parents
BHS/NCADD and the Beach Cities PCC present: Inside the Party
Use Technology Evite Engage Empower
Use Technology Hermosa Beach Police Captain McKinnon shares a message with parents about social host ordinances.
Use Technology Send post-event media releases Write letters to the editor Post pictures, videos and comments on social media Email messages, pictures and links to event video. Letters to the Editor
Check valid forms of Identification & spot false ID s BHS/NCADD has trained over 350 Beach Cities restaurant, bar and liquor store managers and employees. Refuse service to minors & intoxicated persons Criminal & civil liability for Violation of State Alcohol laws
Keeping it grassroots as coalition organizing strategies evolve:
Administrative Duties Contact list Regularly scheduled coalition meetings Meeting minutes Master Calendar Snacks Network and share best practices with other coalitions Social media strategy
% Strongly Agree + Agree Perceptions of the PCC Meetings Sustaining Coalition Membership: 100 80 40 53 47 40 27 Feature coalition member presentations 60 Annual Evaluation of coalition programs and objectives 40 20 53 47 53 53 73 Thank and recognize member contributions and local partnerships Manage principles and personalities of diverse coalition membership 0 Purpose of the PCC is Clear to Me My Input is Valued by Other PCC Members My Participation in the PCC is Worthwhile Strongly Agree Agree PCC Meetings are Well Organized & Efficient PCC Activities Support Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention in the Beach Cities Apply for grants All Respondents hold favorable perceptions of the PCC meetings
Beach Cities Prevention Community Council Monthly PCC meetings are held every 4 th Wednesday, 10-12pm. Hermosa Beach Community Center
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Behavioral Health Services/NCADD Raunda Frank, Prevention Coordinator - Rfrank@bhs-inc.org Heather Longridge, Outreach Specialist - Hlongridge@bhs-inc.org Eric Izzo, Outreach Specialist - Eizzo@bhs-inc.org
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