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RI SPF SIG Community Accomplishments June 25, 2010. Bristol. Cranston. East Providence. 302 people were trained in “21 Proof” responsible beverage service in 17 classes provided by the EPPC. Alcohol sales to underage persons decreased from 34.72% to 5%.
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East Providence • 302 people were trained in “21 Proof” responsible beverage service in 17 classes provided by the EPPC. • Alcohol sales to underage persons decreased from 34.72% to 5%. • Communities that Care Survey results indicate that binge drinking rates have decreased from 15% to 4%.
Middletown • Passage of RBS for Class A licenses • Passage of Social Host/Consumption Ordinance w/ education program/fees/fines • Passage of Chemical Health Policy
North Kingstown • Passage of Chemical Health Policy and implementation of Social Norms Campaign at the High School • Students who reported never drinking increased from 41 % to 55% • Surge of arrests of youth in possession of alcohol. Arrests declined in year 3 as media campaign raised awareness of the enforcement activity.
North Providence • Passed ordinances for RBS and standardized licensing penalties • Passed athletic policy to require mandatory meeting for parents • Moderate use of alcohol decreased from 22% in 2005-06 to 17% in 2009 Source 2005-06 SALT Survey Reports & 2009 SPF SIG Youth Survey
Pawtucket • Established partnership with law enforcement around RBS training • Obtaining a City Council resolution for zero days to obtain RBS certification in the City, pending passage of enabling State legislation • Reconnecting and institutionalizing a faith-based coalition in the City
Smithfield • Passage of amendment to local RBS ordinance and standardized administrative penalties • Passage of school breathalyzer policy • Students’ moderate use of alcohol (6+ times min 30 days) decreased by over 54% in nine months
Warwick • Passage of School Chemical Health Policy • Students who report never drinking alcohol increased by 8% • Passage of RBS ordinance
Westerly • Passage of Social Host Ordinance • Passage of enforcement policy on party dispersal • Partnering with police to provide equipment to liquor establishments for checking identification
Woonsocket • Developed drug paraphernalia ordinance • Implemented drug stings and surveillance activities • Implemented prescription drug awareness media campaign