Quality of Life Coalition Dickinson County, KS Strategic Prevention Framework

1. Quality of Life CoalitionDickinson County, KSStrategic Prevention Framework

2. Underage Drinking Prevalence Outcomes Rate of Past 30-day use has declined each year since project inception – and had largest decrease from 2010-11. With continued coalition efforts it is likely that the goal will be met.

3. Underage Drinking Prevalence Outcomes Rate Binge Drinking use declined the first year, showed slight increase in year two and declined dramatically in year 3. Although Binge Drinking was not a targeted outcome, the coalition is pleased that strategies are positively affecting this issue.

4. Targeted Influencing Factors Rate of MIP fell (wrong direction) in the first 3 years of project. However, under new leadership, law enforcement officers on the street are supported and empowered to issue these citations. Strategies – Saturation Patrols & CMCA

5. Targeted Influencing Factors % of parents reporting that it is not wrong for their children to drink has decreased each year, exceeding the targeted goal in 2011. Strategies – Parent Letters, CMCA

6. Targeted Influencing Factors % of parents reporting that it is not wrong for their children to drink has decreased each year, exceeding the targeted goal in 2011. Strategies – Saturation Patrols, CMCA

7. Targeted Influencing Factors % of students reporting that there is risk in drinking increased the first two years but decreased this past year. Strategies – Too Good for Drugs, Class Action

8. Targeted Influencing Factors Students at risk for academic failure have decreased exceeding the goal. Strategy– Big Brothers Big Sisters

9. Targeted Influencing Factors 6th grade students reporting poor family management have declined to reach goal. 8th grade students have increased two years, but decreased in 2011 heading in the right direction. Strategy– Keep A Clear Mind

10. Strategy Effectiveness Extent of Saturation

11. Strategy Effectiveness

12. Strategy Effectiveness Saturation Patrols Implementers: Dickinson County Sheriff Department & Abilene Police Department

13. Strategies Big Brothers Big Sisters 2009-2011 25 Middle School Age Matches Made 1 - New Practice to serve Middle School Age Students

14. Strategies Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol • 2009-2011 • 3 sessions of training provided by the Youth Leadership Institute • - 25 community members trained • - Strategies: Law Enforcement Training (1x); Sticker Shock (2x); Parents Who Host Lose the Most (1x); Safe Spots Book (1x); Improved System of reporting UAD through Crime Stoppers

15. Strategies Too Good for Drugs Implementers: Dickinson County Sheriff Department/School Resource Officer, Abilene Police Department/School Resource Officer, Herington High School Physical Education instructor, Herington Middle School Counselor, Abilene High School Physical Education Instructor, Chapman High School Physical Education Instructor

16. Strategies Class Action Implementers: Herington High School Government instructor, Abilene High School Government Instructor, Chapman High Government Instructor

17. Strategies Keep A Clear Mind Program is take-home lessons for parents and children (4th-6th grade). The coalition and partners (4H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girl Scouts) sign up participants.

18. Strategies Parent Letters Abilene, Chapman, Herington, Hope, Solomon Middle & High schools

19. Community Mobilization – Sector Involvement Media is primary prevention vehicle; youth, parents and schools are primary audience for prevention efforts; youth serving agencies, law enforcement and business are partners in prevention efforts.

20. Underutilized Sectors Religious or Fraternal Organizations – these sectors have provided facility usage for meetings and volunteers for events. Efforts to further engage the Faith Community by inviting their youth/parent congregations to participate in Keep A Clear Mind. Send informational letter and follow-up with personal visit or phone call. Healthcare Professionals – have healthcare professionals provide community education through public presentations and materials. Look for healthcare professional champions and invite to present at Town Hall meetings and in schools. Civic and Volunteer Groups Government Agencies Other – continue to inquire about prevention education resources and assistance in product planning.

21. Community Mobilization READINESSLocal government was asked in 2010 to allow alcohol at a public building. The Coalition spent much time contacting elected officials and educating members about the reasons it was not a good idea to change this policy. The elected body went ahead with a public meeting to hear from community members about different perspectives. Ultimately the policy was not changed but the vote was also not unanimous. In 2011, local government was again asked to consider changing policy to allow alcohol at a public venue. This time the elected body determined that they would not make any consideration to change the policy. AWARENESS“I was attending an adult party and a young child about 3 years old picked up his father’s unopened beer. The father, who was about 30, took it away and said “I better get that before I get in trouble for social hosting.” Although he was joking, this example shows that people are now more aware of laws, are seeking to be good role models, and are conscious about making sure children are kept away from alcohol.” – Dickinson County Coalition Member

22. Community Mobilization • Key Leaders Support in Dickinson County • Having the right connections. • Having people who can champion the cause to other key leaders quietly but very effectively. • Having partners who help with strategies for which there is no funding. • Having leaders who help acquire future funding for coalition. • Having people who are consistent in attending coalition meetings even though they have many other commitments.

23. Next Steps • Factors Contributing to Outcome Data Moving • Key sector leader support and broad, diverse support • Media -> community awareness • Good results = increased enthusiasm for making difference • Youth are ready to learn and Parents are ready to listen • Factors Impeding Progress • Some implementers not committed to success • School budget reductions = change in focus • Next Steps • Renewed commitment from school boards and administrators • Develop report of other factors possibly attributed to underage drinking reduction • Continue to promote efforts, positive results throughout communities and sectors

24. Proudest Accomplishment Actually reducing Past 30-day use & Binge Drinking!

25. Most Significant Lesson Learned Not everyone agrees on what the right things are to do in a community to address underage drinking – especially those who are not a part of the planning process. There will be disagreements on community issues. It is better to try to work together than ask people to take sides and cause conflict.