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C.E.A.S.E.(Changing Environment and Attitudes for

Substance Elimination) A FAITH-BASED TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

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MISSIONTo partner with local churches utilizing

faith-basedstrategies to create an environment

which educatesthe African American community

regarding the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drug

abuse.

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THE PROBLEMEach year, more African Americans die from diseases caused by smoking than, murder, AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse and car crashes combined!

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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25,000

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35,000

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45,000

50,000 SmokingRelatedDiseases

Aids

Drug andAlcohol Abuse

Murder

Car Crashes

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OBJECTIVES1) Identified and/or developed culturally specific faith-based programs, curriculum and resources that meet the needs of the identified population.

2) Identified and developed a coalition of faith-based leaders.

3) Trained members to conduct cessation and prevention classes in their congregations.

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SERVICESAdult Cessation classes

Six one hour sessions Held in local churches Culturally specific, faith-based curriculum Second hand smoke presentations

Youth Prevention Classes- Four one hour session-Held in churches, after school and summer programs-Age and culturally appropriate curriculum-Second hand smoke presentations

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Adult ActivitiesCitywide Clergy LuncheonHealth ForumsHat Off to Health Senior Events Annual conference

Youth Prevention Activities:Friday Night LivePoster/Essay ContestYouth Summit

CEASE Preschool PresentationsOne hour sessionHeld in Head Start programs and child care centers

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES

CESSATION45 adults enrolled in six week sessions25 adults completed six week sessions14 adults stopped smoking

Cessation ProgramGender of Participants (N=45)

Unknown, 11.7%

Female, 56.9%

Male, 31.4%

Participants that Stopped Smoking after Cessation Program (N=14)

64.3%

35.7%

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Female (N=9) Male (N=5)

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PREVENTION2778 youth participated in anti-smoking activities

283 youth completed prevention classes

Prevention ProgramGender of Youth (N=2778)

Female, 64.3%Male, 35.7%

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CommunityYouth Activities

(N=1948)

YouthPrevention

classes (N=283)

Poster & EssayContest (N=173)

Friday NightLive (N=374)

Type of Prevention Activities

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SECONDHAND SMOKE400 persons attended “Not in My Temple” presentation.

Male (N=38), 22.2%

Female (N=90), 52.6%

Unknown (N=43), 25.2%

Gender of Youth Participants (N=171)

Unknown (N=26), 15.0%

Female (N=109), 63.0%

Male (N=38), 22.0%

Gender of Adult Participants (N= 229)

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METHODSReaching Out:Reaching Out:Stretching Forth Hands…Relationship Stretching Forth Hands…Relationship DevelopmentDevelopment •Compassion•Concern•Commitment

Touching Lives: Services That Meet The Services That Meet The NeedNeed

Awareness Training Prevention Intervention

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Faith-based Focus

EducationCollaboration

&Partnerships

Mentorship

Accountability

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DEVELOPING FAITH-BASED COLLABRATIONS & COALITION

Establish Relationships Develop a Core Group Define the Problem and Its Impact to the

Community Identify Key Stakeholders Convene the First Team Meeting Begin the Planning Process

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Do’s

Respect the chain of command

Be willing to provide the service during non-traditional hours

Learn, Respect, and Embrace the Culture

Be flexible

Be a team player

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Don'ts

Do not disrespect the rules of the house

Do not display a behavior that denote a superior attitude

Do not underestimate the power of people

Do not leave anyone out

Do not attempt to change the organizations culture, protocol, and/or mission

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Disadvantages of Faith-based Collaborations

Primary reason for existence has no flexibility

Limited financial resources to contribute

Zero tolerance for disrespect of the structure

Major QA required

Change is not easily embraced

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Benefits of Faith-based Collaboration Faith-based Networking Enhanced Community Acceptance and Trust The ability to do more with less-Cost effective Community Impact Target Audience Pre-exiting Support Systems Opportunities for Education/Training (learn what

really works and how) Intergeneration Unity Promotion of Total Well-being Free Advertisement for your organization Enhances the reputation of your organization

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RESOURCES Cessation Curriculum

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The C.E.A.S. E. Project

Secondhand Smoke Curriculum “Not Around My

Temple”

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Fliers FansBookmarks

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CONTACTS INFORMATION

THE CEASE PROJECTTHE CITY OF REFUGE POINT OF IMPACT

3480 REFUGEE ROADCOLUMBUS, OHIO 43232

YoLanda S. Lewis, MS, DirectorYlewis@1stchurch.net

Victoria Wilder Crews, BS, OCPS II, CoordinatorVcrews@1stchurch.net

Tel: 614-231-9564Fax: 614-231-9210

Website: www.ceaseproject.org