Champions For A Drug Free Pendleton County Presented by the Pendleton County Champions Coalition

Mission Statement Members of the Champions for a Drug Free Pendleton County have organized to address the issues of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and violence in their community. The mission of the coalition is to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use, address youth violence, and target environmental contributors to these problems.

Pendleton County’s Coalition The Pendleton County Coalition was chartered in July 2003 The group received a $3000 start up grant (this was our 2004 grant $$) 2005 – we received $18, – we received $13, – we received $13,038.75

Funding After 2007 Since 2007, our Champions Coalition has looked for outside funding to support our community efforts. Funding sources have came from several sources including: Foundation for Healthy Kids, NorthKey Regional Prevention Center, Northern Kentucky Board of KY- ASAP, and Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati

Coalition Members The coalition membership consists of: Extension, Three Rivers District Health Department, North and South Family Resource Centers, many school employees (including the curriculum coordinator, school nurse and high school counselor), local law enforcement, local ministers, NorthKey, ASAP Center, Adult Education, and citizens of the community

Where Does Our Data Come From? Our school currently uses the PRIDE SURVEY The Pride Survey is conducted every two years We currently have data from 01/2002 – 01/2012 to compare and show change We also have two years of the Attitude and Behavior Survey for grades 6th, 7th and 8 th

Attitude and Behavior Survey The Developmental Asset framework covers extensive territory, including experiences of young people and commitments, values, skills and identity. Search Institute’s research consistently shows that youth with higher level of Developmental Assets are involved in fewer risk-taking behaviors and experience higher levels of thriving indicators.

40 Developmental Assets The Search Institute has identified 40 Developmental Assets that protect youth from substance abuse. Some assets are internal and others are external. We, as adults, parents, and friends can provide some of these for youth.

A Positive Approach… Developmental Assets Represents common wisdom Based on research conducted by Search Institute

Provides A Framework

Two Shifts First Shift From fixing young people’s problems to Promoting young people’s strengths Second Shift Beyond programs to relationships

A New View From… Professional’s work Young people absorbing resources Troubled young people To… Everyone’s work Young people as resources All young people

Asset Building Moves Us… From… Reactive Blaming Crisis management Competition Despair To… Proactive behavior Claiming responsibility Vision building Cooperation Hope

Developmental Assets Eight types of assets in two categories: External Assets Internal Assets

External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time

Internal Assets Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity

The Power of Assets to Protect

The Power of Assets to Promote

Gaps in Assets Among Youth 21–30 Assets 35% 31–40 Assets 9% 0–10 Assets 15% 11–20 Assets 41%

6 Asset Based Principles 1.Strengths more than risks 2.Relationships more than programs 3.All adults and youth, not just professionals and parents

6 Asset Based Principles 4.Engagement more than services 5.Unleashing, not controlling or directing 6.Long term, not a quick fix

This can best be demonstrated through a simple hands-on illustration

What Our Data Shows!!!! The next several slides are portions of presentations that we share with the community and students. The PRIDE SURVEY data can be broke down and very detailed We try to show what the community can relate to

Regular Use Rates Monthly Usage 1999/00(%) 2001/02 (%) 2003/04 (%) 2005/06(%)2007/08(%)2009/10(%)2011/12(%) Cigarettes JH 25.9 SH 51.5 JH 13.2 SH 31.1 JH 12.7 SH 31.5 JH 12 SH 28.9 JH 12.4 SH 36.7 JH 13.6 SH 43.5 JH 12.5 SH 37.5 Alcohol JH 19.9 SH 39.7 JH 13.7 SH 37.0 JH 9.3 SH 33.2 JH 12.0 SH 31.9 JH 9.2 SH 34.5 JH 8 SH 39 JH 11.3 SH 36.4 Marijuana JH 10 SH 23.4 JH 6.5 SH 20.3 JH 5.3 SH 15.3 JH 3.5 SH 11.6 JH 3.1 SH 6.3 JH 4.6 SH 18.2 JH 6.1 SH 18/7

Where are Kids Using? Overall youth report using drugs at a friends house more than any other place. 1/3 of high school students who use marijuana reported using it in the car. 85% of students using marijuana reported getting very high or bombed when using marijuana.

When Are Kids Using? For all types of drugs, youth reported that they used on the weekends more than any other time. CONCLUSION: Know where your youth is on the weekends and who they are spending time with. Ask other parents about their rules.

Local Data Identifies Other Risk Factors for Youth Students that skip school often Have threatened another student Have had trouble with the police Have below average grades

Local Data Shows That Youth Involvement Can Protect Against Substance Abuse Participate in school activities Make good grades Seldom or never get in trouble in school Attend church/synagogue School sets clear rules on drugs at school

Be a Positive Influence in a Child's Life Support: Show youth that they are loved unconditionally Empower: Make it clear that youth are valued and valuable for who they truly are. Encourage: Let youth know you believe in them.

How have we demonstrated to adults and community members how to be that positive influence?

Our Billboard Campaign

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Recipe for Life

All Kids Are Our Kids

Sticker Shock

What Efforts Revealed See pie graph handouts reflecting asset increases in our youth and adults.

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