Macomb County Prevention Macomb County Prevention Coalition MeetingCoalition Meeting
December 17, 2009December 17, 2009
Ann M. ComiskeyExecutive DirectorTroy Community Coalition248 [email protected]
An Historical PerspectiveAn Historical Perspective
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•The Troy Community Coalition was formed in 1991 by a group of concerned parents (SAFE HOMES)
•Community leaders spent one year developing an organizational structure
•First projects were aimed at reducing underage drinking
•Strategic plans concentrated on “environmental strategies” rather than individual programs
History Continued…….History Continued…….
•Adopted the “Coalition” model for community change
•Utilized “multiple strategies across multiple structures”
•Driven by community data (school, law enforcement, health, treatment, etc……)
•Recognized by Congress and awarded “Coalition of the Year Award” by CADCA in 1997
•2001 Mary Ann Solberg became Deputy Director of ONDCP
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Today…….Coalition Goals IncludeToday…….Coalition Goals Include
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GOAL ONE: GOAL ONE:
BUILDBUILDCAPACITYCAPACITY
(AKA…… (AKA…… SUSTAINABILITY)SUSTAINABILITY)
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Sustainability…..so that Sustainability…..so that you are around long you are around long enough to make a enough to make a difference.difference.
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Coalition DefinitionCoalition Definition
“A formal arrangement for cooperation and collaboration between groups or sectors of a community, in which each group retains its identity but all agree to work together toward a common goal of building a safe, healthy and drug-free community”.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)www.cadca.org
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oror
A voluntary, strategic alliance…to enhance our ability to achieve a common purpose by sharing risks, responsibilities, resources, and rewards.”
Himmelman
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Coalition Members Share Coalition Members Share
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Coalition is both a……Coalition is both a…… Noun (Form)Noun (Form) Verb Verb
(Function)(Function)
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What do coalitions do? (SPF)What do coalitions do? (SPF)
Assess community needs and resources
Analyze problems and goals
Develop a framework or a model for change
Develop strategic and action plans
Develop Interventions
Evaluate the Coalition
Sustain Projects and Initiatives
Develop Leadership
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Sustainability includes Sustainability includes
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Members
Money
12 Community Sectors12 Community SectorsBusiness
CommunityCivic/Volunteer
GroupsHealth Care
ProfessionalsLaw Enforcement
AgenciesMediaParents
Religious /Fraternal Organizations
SchoolsState/Local or
Tribal GovernmentYouthYouth Serving
OrganizationsOther
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Membership RolesMembership RolesBoard Member (Executive or
Advisory)Committee Chair or MemberProject WorkerGuest SpeakerNewsletter SubscriberMeeting AttendeeEvent SponsorChampionOther
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Keeping Membership AliveKeeping Membership AliveRecognition awards, dinners,
praise, public eventsRespect schedule meetings
that respects all members, translate materials, recognize different learning styles
Role not token members
but real jobs with substance
Relationship provide opportunities
to network with othersReward schedule social and
interaction time, share resources and information about them and access to people
Results build on visible
successes, celebrate small wins
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4 Ways to Obtain Money4 Ways to Obtain Money
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Ask (Grants/Direct Appeal)
Earn (Trainings/Contracts)
Charge (Products, Fundraiser)
Share (In-kind space/Shared staff)
GOAL TWO: GOAL TWO:
REDUCE REDUCE USE USE
RATESRATES
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Reduce Use RatesReduce Use Rates
Youth
Increase Protective Factors
Decrease Risk Factors
Evidence Based Programs (SAMHSA)
Adults
Environmental strategies
Advocacy Sustainable long
term community efforts
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Public Health ModelPublic Health Model
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Community StrategyCommunity Strategy
Increase Awareness
Change in Attitude
Change in Behavior
Individual PreventionIndividual Prevention
Designed to change a person’s attitudes or behaviors
Delivered in a variety of settings Educate the individual about the
harmful effects of alcohol and drugs
Teach life skillsBuild resilience
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Environmental PreventionEnvironmental Prevention
Designed to change the social, political and economic context regarding alcohol and drug usage
Aimed at reducing the availability or access to alcohol or other drugs
Involve adopting laws and policies that impact alcohol and other drugs
Focus on changing community attitudes and norms
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7 Strategies for Community Change7 Strategies for Community Change
Provide Information
Enhance Skills
Provide Support
Enhance Access / Reduce Barriers
Change Consequences (Incentives or Disincentives)
Change the Physical Design of the Environment
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Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
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“It takes a village to raise a child”
“It takes a child to raise a village”
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Coalitions help people see Coalitions help people see where they fit in the where they fit in the prevention puzzle.prevention puzzle.
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