2011 SCAP Accomplishments

SCAP Accomplishments

Student Health Surveys Since 2002, SCAP has administered the Student Health Survey to Somerville students in grades 6-8. This last year, 21 community leaders and over 100 teachers and the school’s support staff came together to administer these survey’s at all the middle schools in Somerville. Each year this data is used by SCAP and community agencies to improve youth programming. Since 2002, SCAP has administered the Student Health Survey to Somerville students in grades 6-8. This last year, 21 community leaders and over 100 teachers and the school’s support staff came together to administer these survey’s at all the middle schools in Somerville. Each year this data is used by SCAP and community agencies to improve youth programming.

Increased Coalition by 100 people and distributed over 10,000 E-Newsletters SCAP has had a E-Newsletter since September This year alone we distributed over 10,000 copies of it. The is a jump of 20% from 2010.

SCAP Website 750 Hits Somerville Community members are interested in SCAP! On average, the “Frequently asked questions” are: How can I become a member of SCAP? Is it free? How can I found out about substance abuse treatment? Somerville Community members are interested in SCAP! On average, the “Frequently asked questions” are: How can I become a member of SCAP? Is it free? How can I found out about substance abuse treatment?

SCAP MEDIA, BOSTON GLOBE, SOMERVILLE JOURNAL, SOMERVILLE NEWS, SCATV, CITY CHANNEL & FACEBOOK Somerville Positive Forces- Youth in Action Projects Recovery Roundtable National Night out Against Crime & Drugs Annual Coalition Meetings Public Service Announcements Student Health Surveys Somerville Positive Forces- Youth in Action Projects Recovery Roundtable National Night out Against Crime & Drugs Annual Coalition Meetings Public Service Announcements Student Health Surveys

4 Loko 4 Loko Prescription Drug Disposal Prescription Drug Disposal Billboards

Bringing People Together Recovery Roundtable SCAP Annual Meeting YRBS Presentation Public Forums Community Conversations

Somerville Positive Forces 20 Youth Leaders 3 Youth Development Groups 1 Program Coordinator Environmental Strategies 25 Community Prevention Initiatives

SPFJR. Accomplishments

Sticker Shock Goal: To reduce youth access to alcohol Outcomes: 50 Stores and Bars visited 10,000 Stickers, Coasters & Tents placed Thousands of Community Members educated/reminded of the minimum drinking age and legal consequences

Bullying Prevention Outcomes: Various Bullying Prevention Ideas Community Partnerships Anti-Bullying Posters Cool Stickers with Reporting Info Update Freshman Transition Guide Goal: To reduce bullying in schools and promote friendship.

Community Events Goal: To educate community members around SPF prevention efforts and change community norms. Outcomes: Celebrate Somerville Event Increased awareness around Social Norms Peace Conference Partners Distributed SPF and Anti-Bullying Brochures

SPF100 Accomplishments

Heart2Heart Goals: To promote a positive sense-of-self & positive relationships among SHS Teens. Outcomes: 108 SHS Students and Staff participated Helped SHS students feel positive about themselves and each other

Goal: To change the misperception of marijuana use by Somerville High School students. Outcomes: Promoted Positive Social Norms 400 people entered the raffle 500 buttons were distributed 40 Posters Created “81% Don’t” PSA 81% Don’t Button Campaign

81% Don’t PSA Goal: To reduce marijuana use by changing misperception around SHS peer marijuana use. Goal: To reduce marijuana use by changing misperception around SHS peer marijuana use. Highlights that “MOST DON’T” Highlights that “MOST DON’T” Visit: Visit:

Leadership: Project 351 Goals: To help the Greater Boston community and represent Somerville Youth Leaders. Outcomes: Worked with Governor Patrick Helped people around Massachusetts Represented Somerville Youth Leaders Met other Youth Leaders and had FUN!

MLK Event & Awards Goal: Recognize and promote youth leadership that makes a difference in our the community. Outcomes: Acted as Role Model for Somerville Youth Increased awareness of SPF initiatives Celebrated youth leadership

Sister City Visit: Morocco Goal: Share prevention ideas and strategies with Sister City Outcomes: Hosted Sister City event Educated international community around SPF work Connected around our similarities and differences

Public Service Announcements Collaborated with SCATVCollaborated with SCATV Youth developed animation skillsYouth developed animation skills 10,000 view PSA’s on cable TV10,000 view PSA’s on cable TV Posted on WebPosted on Web Linked to National CampaignsLinked to National Campaigns

You Are Not Alone PSA Goal: To reduce Depression among Somerville youth by promoting that having one friend can make a difference. Goal: To reduce Depression among Somerville youth by promoting that having one friend can make a difference. Promoting a sense on connection Promoting a sense on connection Visit: Visit:

Be A Friend PSA Goal: Reduce bullying by promoting friendship among Somerville Youth Goal: Reduce bullying by promoting friendship among Somerville Youth Supports Anti-Bullying Campaign Supports Anti-Bullying Campaign Visit: Visit:

Love Yourself PSA Goal: To reduce depression by promoting self-love, supports and positive self-identity Goal: To reduce depression by promoting self-love, supports and positive self-identity Complements Heart2Heart Campaign Complements Heart2Heart Campaign Visit: Visit:

The SPF Impact Changed the misperception of marijuana use by Somerville High School students. Promoted positive community norms. Raised awareness around positive mental health for youth in Somerville. Engaged Middle School Students in prevention efforts. Reduced teen drinking and Marijuana use in Somerville!!!

SCAP GOALS 2011 – 2012

Environmental Strategies PolicyCollaborationCommunicationEnforcementEducation

Policy Campaigns surrounding K2 (Spice) and Glass Crack Pipes Strengthening the ID Process for serving alcohol

Collaboration Regional Campaigns with other cities surrounding Somerville Youth Program: To raise more awareness about drug use to the youth of the city Other city agencies

Communication Developing an even more effective way to communication to the media world

Enforcement Strengthening our Server Training Program for the City. Strengthening our compliance checks in the City.

Education Getting information to the school around YRBS data and prevention efforts. Having more Community Events/Forums.

UPCOMING EVENT Together we make a difference!!!

2011 National Night Out  Tuesday August 2, 2011  Flyer is attached.