Project CARV (Curbing Alcohol Related Violence) Crime Prevention Unit

Project CARV A 2 year demonstration project aiming to reduce alcohol related violence in three areas:  Rotorua  Hastings/Napier  Queenstown

Project CARV to further develop collaborative and effective approaches to Alcohol Related Violence reduction initiatives and services in the three selected communities through coordination, liaison and research, leading to the implementation of evidenced based practice and actions plans. to further develop collaborative and effective approaches to Alcohol Related Violence reduction initiatives and services in the three selected communities through coordination, liaison and research, leading to the implementation of evidenced based practice and actions plans. Aim:

Project CARV building on current alcohol-related violence reduction policy work and provide an excellent opportunity to share experiences of methods of managing the reduction of alcohol related violence building on current alcohol-related violence reduction policy work and provide an excellent opportunity to share experiences of methods of managing the reduction of alcohol related violence Along with

Project CARV Involved active partnership between:  Territorial Authorities,  Police,  District Health Boards and  The Crime Prevention Unit on both a national and local level

Project CARV The Crime Prevention Unit’s role  National coordination  Initial Local structure development  Funding  Quarterly interregional workshops  Information & advice  Electronic workspace – communication & information tool  Dissemination of information & findings

Project CARV Territorial Authority PPPPrimary Partnership FFFFunding Agreement RRRRole of Employer of Project Manager HHHHouse Project Manager PPPProvide Day to Day Management

Project CARV Local Steering Group  Membership of all partner organisations and other organisations as agreed appropriate  Appointment of Project Manager  Governance body

Project CARV National Advisory Group  CPU  Police  ALAC  ACC  Ministry of Health  LGNZ (support role)

Project CARV Project Managers  Undertake local Needs Analysis  Develop local Strategy and Action Plan  Implement Action Plan over remaining 18 month period  Develop Sustainability Plan

Project CARV Local solutions for Local issues

Project CARV Initiatives

Engaging Community Engaging Community Community Guides Community Guides “Look after your Locals” “Look after your Locals” Night buses Night buses Young People Young People Legislation Legislation Parent resource Parent resource Politics Politics Alcohol Strategy Alcohol Strategy Alcohol Policy Alcohol Policy

Project CARV Industry Industry Alcohol Accord Alcohol Accord Door Staff Door Staff Newsletter Newsletter Research Research ED Research ED Research

Project CARV Impact?

Project CARV “CARV had the collective recognition to influence. This is highlighted by the successful Select Committee representation on CYF Act changes for Liquor Infringement Notices and the significant survey work being conducted by the HBDHB. The needs analysis completed by CARV was also influential in the reallocation of available Police resources.” Kevin Kalff Area Commander, Napier

Project CARV Sustainability?

Strong focus on sustainability throughout project. Strong focus on sustainability throughout project. Number of actions already found ‘homes’ with key partner organisations. Number of actions already found ‘homes’ with key partner organisations. Some actions ‘potentially continued’ dependant on funding received and adoption by other organisations. Some actions ‘potentially continued’ dependant on funding received and adoption by other organisations. Some already ‘owned’ by other organisations but supported by Project CARV. Some already ‘owned’ by other organisations but supported by Project CARV.

Project CARV Legacy?

Project CARV “CARV has raised the work in the field of alcohol issues to a higher level and created a network of committed people who will continue to work within the established framework.” Kevin Kalff Area Commander, Napier