CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Introducing the Health, Education and Enforcement in Partnership (HEP) Network A presentation to the 34 th Regular Session of CICAD, November 18 th, Montréal, Canada Introducing the Health, Education and Enforcement in Partnership (HEP) Network A presentation to the 34 th Regular Session of CICAD, November 18 th, Montréal, Canada Barry King, Chair of the Board of Directors, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Michel Perron, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003  The purpose of the CCSA is to:  promote informed debate on substance abuse issues and encourage public participation in reducing the harm associated with drug abuse;  disseminate information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse; and  support and assist organizations involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and educational programming.  Created by an Act of Parliament in 1988 as Canada’s national non-governmental organization on addiction and is the only federally created national agency responsible for drugs and drug abuse.  A founding partner of HEP.  The purpose of the CCSA is to:  promote informed debate on substance abuse issues and encourage public participation in reducing the harm associated with drug abuse;  disseminate information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse; and  support and assist organizations involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and educational programming.  Created by an Act of Parliament in 1988 as Canada’s national non-governmental organization on addiction and is the only federally created national agency responsible for drugs and drug abuse.  A founding partner of HEP. Background on the CCSA

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 What is HEP? HEP’S PHILOSOPHY:  One of inclusion, respect among partners, and a desire to identify and act on common issues A network of organizations and individuals addressing substance abuse issues through collaborative initiatives Established in 1994 Policy and program focus Engages at the municipal, provincial and federal levels Informed by epidemiological studies that enable partners to respond effectively to identified trends HEP’S PHILOSOPHY:  One of inclusion, respect among partners, and a desire to identify and act on common issues A network of organizations and individuals addressing substance abuse issues through collaborative initiatives Established in 1994 Policy and program focus Engages at the municipal, provincial and federal levels Informed by epidemiological studies that enable partners to respond effectively to identified trends

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Why a HEP Partnership? Solutions are complex and multi-faceted One approach alone will not succeed in addressing all of the challenges presented by substance abuse HEP believes that the synergy of its partners will come closer to achieving results than previous isolated efforts Moves from a balanced approach into an integrated one. Solutions are complex and multi-faceted One approach alone will not succeed in addressing all of the challenges presented by substance abuse HEP believes that the synergy of its partners will come closer to achieving results than previous isolated efforts Moves from a balanced approach into an integrated one.

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Why a presentation to CICAD? HEP is: portable and can be applied in numerous environments and cultures a means of implementing a national strategy at a local level easily sustained, low cost and a win/win for all involved an important risk manager and forum to attract and pool resources Canada will sponsor a HEP workshop in the Caribbean in 2004 HEP is: portable and can be applied in numerous environments and cultures a means of implementing a national strategy at a local level easily sustained, low cost and a win/win for all involved an important risk manager and forum to attract and pool resources Canada will sponsor a HEP workshop in the Caribbean in 2004

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 What does HEP look like? National Steering Committee supported by a Secretariat at CCSA The Steering Committee provides an interactive and integrated forum to examine policy issues, exchange information, increase understanding and cooperation between multi-disciplinary partners, and respond to the needs of the partners. HEP also operates in a similar manner at the provincial/territorial, regional and municipal levels. Where formalized HEP coalitions address policy issues and cooperate on program initiatives in response to epidemiological data, community concerns, inter-agency challenges and health and safety priorities. National Steering Committee supported by a Secretariat at CCSA The Steering Committee provides an interactive and integrated forum to examine policy issues, exchange information, increase understanding and cooperation between multi-disciplinary partners, and respond to the needs of the partners. HEP also operates in a similar manner at the provincial/territorial, regional and municipal levels. Where formalized HEP coalitions address policy issues and cooperate on program initiatives in response to epidemiological data, community concerns, inter-agency challenges and health and safety priorities.

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 HEP Partners Can be as broad or specific as you deem appropriate In Canada it includes: Government Police Health and addictions services Community treatment agencies Social services School systems Correctional, probation and parole services Can be as broad or specific as you deem appropriate In Canada it includes: Government Police Health and addictions services Community treatment agencies Social services School systems Correctional, probation and parole services

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Examples of HEP Progress to Date Health and Enforcement in Partnership: How the Police, Justice, Community Groups, and Health and Social Agencies are Working Together to Build Healthier, Safer Neighborhoods Collaborate!: Health and Enforcement in Partnership: How to Build Partnerships for Alcohol and other Drug Projects National annual forum Health and Enforcement in Partnership: How the Police, Justice, Community Groups, and Health and Social Agencies are Working Together to Build Healthier, Safer Neighborhoods Collaborate!: Health and Enforcement in Partnership: How to Build Partnerships for Alcohol and other Drug Projects National annual forum

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Annual Symposia Themes 1996 – Success factors for collaboration 1997 – Mission, Message and Messenger for drug education aimed at youth 1998 – Strategic direction for HEP 1999 – Policy oriented concentration 2000 – Strengthening national, provincial and local partnerships 2001 – Focusing on what we do best HEP on the ground A new drug strategy – A renewed opportunity 1996 – Success factors for collaboration 1997 – Mission, Message and Messenger for drug education aimed at youth 1998 – Strategic direction for HEP 1999 – Policy oriented concentration 2000 – Strengthening national, provincial and local partnerships 2001 – Focusing on what we do best HEP on the ground A new drug strategy – A renewed opportunity

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 The Rewards of a HEP Approach Applies a proven enforcement practice of integrated teams beyond the police community Increases the understanding of various perspectives and ideologies Bridges semantical divides Creates more accurate public visibility around substance abuse issues Avoid duplication of services Increases strength of policy and program advocacy Provides a leverage mechanism for scarce resources Applies a proven enforcement practice of integrated teams beyond the police community Increases the understanding of various perspectives and ideologies Bridges semantical divides Creates more accurate public visibility around substance abuse issues Avoid duplication of services Increases strength of policy and program advocacy Provides a leverage mechanism for scarce resources

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Action focused, rather than rules and protocol oriented Respects differences and equality of all partners Encourages all potential partnerships Identifies leadership and coordination and recognizes the need for “ownership” Acknowledges shortfalls and lessons learned Celebrates and shares successes Action focused, rather than rules and protocol oriented Respects differences and equality of all partners Encourages all potential partnerships Identifies leadership and coordination and recognizes the need for “ownership” Acknowledges shortfalls and lessons learned Celebrates and shares successes The Rewards of a HEP Approach

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Maintains a clear strategic vision Identifies “best practice” approaches Creates and maintain a communications plan Manages stagnant membership Minimizes high turnover - commitment is key Ensures that individual views do not override the collective interest “Agree to disagree” Maintains a clear strategic vision Identifies “best practice” approaches Creates and maintain a communications plan Manages stagnant membership Minimizes high turnover - commitment is key Ensures that individual views do not override the collective interest “Agree to disagree” The Rewards of a HEP Approach

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 Where to From Here? Continue to improve communications within and outside the network Develop stronger links between policy and practice Forge greater integration of epidemiological data as the basis for informed decisions Embed HEP as an integral part of Canada’s renewed Drug Strategy Share our experiences with others Continue to improve communications within and outside the network Develop stronger links between policy and practice Forge greater integration of epidemiological data as the basis for informed decisions Embed HEP as an integral part of Canada’s renewed Drug Strategy Share our experiences with others

CICAD, Montréal, November 18 th, 2003 HEP/CICAD Workshop sponsored by Canada Two-day interactive workshop in the Caribbean for two representatives (Health and Enforcement) to: Introduce the HEP approach Explore readiness of developing multi-sectoral partnerships through pre-workshop interviews Assist in the formulation of specific approaches to implementation The HEP workshop is positioned to build on other related CICAD led initiatives including an OFDT ‘rapid assessment’ training project. Two-day interactive workshop in the Caribbean for two representatives (Health and Enforcement) to: Introduce the HEP approach Explore readiness of developing multi-sectoral partnerships through pre-workshop interviews Assist in the formulation of specific approaches to implementation The HEP workshop is positioned to build on other related CICAD led initiatives including an OFDT ‘rapid assessment’ training project.

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