Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse Center for Health and Safety Culture Jay Otto, Research Scientist August 28, 2014
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Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse
Center for Health and Safety CultureJay Otto, Research Scientist
August 28, 2014
Map of PCN Projects
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Agenda
• Regional Task Force Survey Results
• Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Project (SPF‐PFS)
RTF Participant Survey1. Beliefs about the RTFs themselves
2. Perceived Use and Trends
3. Beliefs about Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
RTF Survey Results
• Most RTF participants believe reducing substance abuse in WV is extremely important
• They also believe others think it is important
– But not necessarily to the same degree
RTF Survey ResultsBeliefs about the Task Forces
• Most RTF participants believe substance abuse can be reduced.
• Most RTF participants agree the Regional Task Forces have made significant contributions.
• Most RTF participants have been engaged and are likely to stay engaged in RTF activities.
RTF Survey ResultsPerceived Use and Trends
Tobacco72% RTF participants believed about half or more of WV adults smoke.
About 28% of adults smoke
RTF Survey ResultsPerceived Use and Trends
Alcohol57% RTF participants believed alcohol use by WV high school students has increased in the past 15 years.
It has decreased.About 34% drink monthly
RTF Survey ResultsPerceived Use and Trends
Prescription Drugs58% RTF participants believed about half or more of WV adults have taken a prescription drug that was not prescribed to them.
About 4% have used a prescription pain reliever for non‐medical use in the past year.
Source: NSDUH, 2011‐12, Table 8 – Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year,www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k12State/CountTabs/NSDUHsaeCountTabs2012.htm
RTF Survey ResultsBeliefs about Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
RTF participants recognized ‐ that prevention, intervention and treatment work!
‐ Want to learn more about prevention strategies!
RTF Survey Results
Complete results available online at
www.wvsubstancefree.orgunder Resources
WV Strategic Prevention Framework
Partnerships for Success Grant• 5 year project• All Prevention Regions
–2 counties in each region
• Underage Drinking (age 12‐20) / Prescription Drug Abuse (age 12‐25)
Successful ProjectFirst, meaningful purpose
Then, develop clear understanding
Finally, focused and effective action
Purpose
Develop effective prevention strategies
Build sustainable prevention infrastructure
If you came upon a river, and fish were dying, what would you do?
Underage Drinking Prevention Model
Source: Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE), Prevention of Underage Drinking: Logic Model Documentation, 2/8/2008
Transforming the Approach
Before “How do I get youth not to drink?”
Now“What actions do I want to growacross the social ecology to reduce underage drinking?”
Center for Health and Safety Culture
Improving Health and Safety
Growing positive community norms
Cultivating cultural transformation
Core Assumption
The POSITIVEexists and is worth growing.
Culture Individual
Positive Community Norms Framework
Leadership
Communication
Integration
IncreasePositive
Community Norms
Improve Health & Safety
Cultural Transformation
Communities
Schools Workplaces
Families Peers
Individuals
Positive Community Norms Framework
Core Tenets
Improving health and safety involves‐ Growing positive community norms
‐ Cultivating cultural transformation
Positive Community Norms Framework
Core Tenets
Improving health and safety involves‐ Multiple strategies across the social ecology
‐ Youth, peers, families, schools, workplaces, law enforcement, elected officials, etc.
Positive Community Norms Framework
Core Tenets
Improving health and safety involves‐ Leadership
‐ Convey a vision of hope and concern
‐ Foster change and transformation
Positive Community Norms Framework
Core Tenets
Improving health and safety involves‐ Communication
‐ Closes gaps in understanding
‐ Tells a new story in our communities
Positive Community Norms Framework
Core Tenets
Improving health and safety involves‐ Integration
‐ Multiple strategies that span the social ecology and the continuum of care
‐ Alignment of strategies to enhance effectiveness
What’s Coming…• Developing common language and understanding
• Exposing the Positive Norms in West Virginia– Surveys
• School• Law Enforcement• Community / Parent
The solutions are in the community.
Ways I can help…
• Answer questions• Provide presentations, trainings, etc.
Actions YOU Can Take
• Speak up and claim who we are– NOT who we are perceived to be
• Use your influence to open doors
• Take a long‐term perspective
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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