Kansas Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant to Reduce Underage Drinking 2011 Site Visit Presentation
Kansas Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant to
Reduce Underage Drinking
2011 Site Visit Presentation
Targeted Outcomes
Reduce youth access to alcohol Inform youth about the effects of alcohol Reduce alcohol related injury and death among
youth To provide families with the skills needed to
reduce substance use and behavioral problems To provide the community with a statement of
our intentions for a safe, healthy future.
CTC Survey: The proportion of students in grades 6,8,10 and 12 reporting any use of alcohol within the past 30 days
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Kingman County 41.3% 30.1% 37.6% 23.9% 29.4%
State 29.1% 27.2% 26.9% 25.6% 24.24%
.7% decline
CTC Survey: The proportion of students in grades 6,8,10 and 12 reporting having five or more drinks in a row on at least one occasion within past two weeks
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Kingman County 23.7% 18.7% 20.5% 14.1% 16.2%
State 15.6% 15.2% 14.7% 13.8% 12.7%
2.5 % decline
CTC Participation for Kingman County in 2011
Total Participation Rate: 84.21%
6th Grade Participation Rate: 77.66% 8th Grade Participation Rate: 81.71% 10th Grade Participation Rate: 87.76% 12th Grade Participation Rate: 89.66%
Targeted Influencing Factors
Social Access People willing to buy/provide for youth
Social Norms Community Acceptance
Youth perception of alcohol not being harmful
Enforcement Law enforcement is discouraged from enforcing
CMCA – Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
Social Access & EnforcementEnvironmental StrategiesPolicy/Practice changesOne on One interviewsCommunity involvementLong lasting changes
One on One interviews
98% of respondents are aware that young people under the age of 21 are drinking in their communities
Responses to where youth are accessing alcohol (there is an overlap in percentages as many respondents listed more than 1 source of access): 56% believe its from older friends 49% believe its provided by parents 29% believe an adult is providing 20% believe older siblings are providing
Potential barriers where listed as follows (there is an overlap in percentages as many respondents listed more than 1 source of obstacles): 34% report the social acceptance/social norms/rite of passage of
underage drinking are barriers 16% cite that parents who don’t care and lack of support from parents
are barriers 11% believe providers and users are barriers 11% believe law enforcement aren’t enforcing the laws as they should
be
CMCA Projects
Letter of agreement with County Attorney Safe Homes Pledge - Directory Senior Parent Letters Business Clings Retailer Training Coalition Membership Packets
Strengthening Families
Social NormsProgram for parents and youth age 10-14Prevents teen substance abuse and other
behavior problemsStrengthen parenting skillsBuild family strengths2 sessions per year
National Outcome Measures from Program Survey
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Pre Post
Risk of Harm
Rule vsConsequences
Step to ReachGoal
Range = 1.0 No Risk/Little bit to 4.0 Great Risk/Most of the time
Keep A Clear Mind
Social Norms6th Grade studentsUSD 331 and USD 332Parent/Child take home programWorkbooks
National Outcome Measures from Program Survey
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Pre Post
# of Alcoholuse in past 30Days
Talk withparent aboutdanger
Risk of Harm
Range = 1.0 0 occasions/yes for sure to 4.0 40 or more/No
Protecting You/Protecting Me
Social NormsPrevent Injury and deathRole of brainBrain growth and developmentDangers of alcohol exposureJr/Sr Leadership class8 lessons to grades 1-5
National Outcome Measures from Program Survey
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Pre Post
Binge
30 Day Use
Risk
Range = 1.0 None/No Risk to 4.0 10 or more/Great Risk
Sector Involvement since implementation:
Top areas of involvement:
Parents
Schools
Youth
Low areas of involvement:
Youth Serving
Civic
Local Govt
MEDIA
Yard Signs Billboard Posters in Schools Flyer in County report - 7000 Postcards to county residents - 3225 Radio/Newspaper Catch It Kansas
Media
CMCA-Safe Homes, Business Clings
PYPM
KACM
Strengthening Families
CMCA-Attorney Letter, Retailer Training, Sr Parent Letter
**Proud of the Safe Homes Pledge and the Strengthening Families Program
**Biggest lesson learned is knowing how to delegate tasks to coalition members
Next Steps
Securing a location for programs Continued collaborations with the schools Building a strong coalition