1. Needs Assessment Results For Polk County Coalition to Prevent the Misuse of Alcohol Michael R Carpenter, PhD Claire Curtis GOALS: 1)reduce the early onset of alcohol use among ages 9 to 20 year olds; 2)reduce youth 9 to 20 year olds access to alcohol and binge drinking; & 3)reduce binge drinking and related consequences among ages 9 to 25.

2. Polk County Statistics 2011 310 Square Miles 133 Individuals Per Square Mile 41,211 Individuals Residing in County 72% White, 13% Black, 12% Hispanic, 3% Other Median Income $38,514 22% of Population is Below Poverty Line High School Graduates is 73% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher is 11%

3. Survey sample sizes 9-17 year olds: 286 18-25 year olds: 105 26+ year olds: 108

11. During the past 30 days, how did you usually get the alcohol that you drank? Someone other than a family member gave it to me. A family member gave it to me. I gave someone else money to buy it for me. I gave money to an adult going into a store (shoulder tap). I bought it in a store.

12. During the past 30 days, where and when have you used alcohol? Weekend Parties At Night With Friends Friends House - Parents Didn't Know At Home - Parents Knew At Home - Parents Didn't Know

13. Where is it culturally acceptable for underage youth to drink or get drunk? Parties, Cookouts, Celebrations at Home Graduation Parties Birthdays and Weddings Sporting Events Fairs & Festivals Baptisms

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21. Thank You! Coalition to Prevent the Misuse of Alcohol Michael R Carpenter, PhD Claire Curtis