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 Kingman County41.3%30.1%37.6%23.9%29.4% State29.1%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 Kingman County23.7%18.7%20.5%14.1%16.2% State15.6%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 & Enforcement  Environmental Strategies  Policy/Practice changes  One on One interviews  Community involvement  Long 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 Norms  Program for parents and youth age  Prevents teen substance abuse and other behavior problems  Strengthen parenting skills  Build family strengths  2 sessions per year

National Outcome Measures from Program Survey Range = 1.0 No Risk/Little bit to 4.0 Great Risk/Most of the time

Keep A Clear Mind Social Norms  6 th Grade students  USD 331 and USD 332  Parent/Child take home program  Workbooks

National Outcome Measures from Program Survey Range = occasions/yes for sure to or more/No

Protecting You/Protecting Me Social Norms  Prevent Injury and death  Role of brain  Brain growth and development  Dangers of alcohol exposure  Jr/Sr Leadership class  8 lessons to grades 1-5

National Outcome Measures from Program Survey Range = 1.0 None/No Risk to 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 Postcards to county residents 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