NEEDS ASSESSMENT Report - Street Smart Youth Project Inc.

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Report
[An assessment of needs within 30311, 30318
and 30331- Underage Drinking Initiative/GA
Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities]
Street Smart Youth Project Inc.- Cobb CSB
[December 21, 2012]
Table of Contents
I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………2-9
Community Profiles…………………………………………………….3-9
Demographic Information………………………………………………………….6,7,9
II. Community Mobilization & Resource Assessment……………………………………10-18
Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup (CPAW)………………………..10-13
Infrastructure…………………………………………………………………..14
Resources Assessment…………………………………………………………14-15
Existing Resources……………………………………………………………..15- 18
III. Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………19- 20
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………19-20
IV. Methodology…………………………………………………………………………..21- 23
Recruitment Process……………………………………………………………21
Data Collection…………………………………………………………………22
V. Results & Findings…………………………………………………………………….23- 27
Goal Selection………………………………………………………………….23-24
Identification of high need community………………………………………..25-27
VI. Challenges & Barriers………………………………………………………………..27-29
References …………………………………………………………………………….30-31
VII. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………….32-176
Appendix B……………………………………………………………………………32-44
Appendix F……………………………………………………………………………..45-50
Appendix G…………………………………………………………………………….51-56
Appendix H…………………………………………………………………………….57-58
Appendix AA…………………………………………………………………………..59-62
Appendix BB…………………………………………………………………………..63-64
Appendix E……………………………………………………………………………..65-117
Appendix E1…………………………………………………………………………….Attachment A
Appendix I………………………………………………………………………………Attachment B
Appendix J………………………………………………………………………………118-131
Appendix K……………………………………………………………………………..131-147
Appendix L………………………………………………………………………………148-167
Appendix M………………………………………………………………………………168
Appendix N……………………………………………………………………………….169-175
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Section I- Introduction
2012 Georgia Strategic Prevention System Needs Assessment
Report- Submitted to the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health
and Developmental Disabilities by Street Smart Youth ProjectCobb Community Services Board- #44100-026-0000015064
Process for Conducting the Needs Assessment
Goals and Vision
The Needs Assessment report serves the purpose of helping to identify emerging
issues related to underage and binge drinking which impact youth and young
adults in Georgia. Through the sharing of qualitative and quantitative data and
information with stakeholders, DBHDD and program staff Street Smart Youth
Project will assist in ensuring data-driven decision-making for resource allocation,
goal selections, and strategy implementation to meet the targeted community’s
(English Avenue-30318/English Park-30331/Adamsville-30311) identified needs.
The purpose of the 2012 Needs Assessment is twofold:
• To engage stakeholders in the identification and prioritization of needs and
strategies to address the needs of youth and young adult population in
30311, 30331, and 30318.
• Use information gathered to help inform Intervening Variables and
Contributing Factors for selected goal.
• To critically review local, regional and state data and state capacity in
order to set objectives, create an action plan, and allocate resources from
Alcohol Prevention Grant and other funding sources.
The systematic approach that guides the Needs Assessment process represents the
Strategic Prevention framework.
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Assess their prevention needs based on epidemiological data,
Build their prevention capacity,
Develop a strategic plan,
Implement effective community prevention programs, policies and practices, and
Evaluate their efforts for outcomes.
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a. Community Profile 1 English Avenue- 30318
English Avenue and Vine City are two adjacent and closely linked
neighborhoods of Atlanta, Georgia. Together the neighborhoods
make up neighborhood planning unit L. The two neighborhoods are
frequently cited together in reference to shared problems and to
shared redevelopment schemes and revitalization plans. English
Avenue is bounded by the railroad line and the Marietta Street
Artery neighborhood to the northeast, Northside Drive
and Downtown Atlanta to the east, Joseph E. Lowery Blvd.
(formerly Ashby St.) and the Bankhead neighborhood to the west,
and Joseph E. Boone Blvd. (called Simpson St. until 2008) and
Vine City to the south. Its population (EA) was 3,309 in 2010.
Median household income for English Avenue in 2009 was $22,558 compared to the average in Atlanta,
$49, 981. English Avenue falls within zip codes 30314 and 30318, although for the purpose of our data
collection, we focused on 30318. Of the 179 Census blocks, only 18 have less than 10% vacant lots.
Furthermore, 37 of these blocks are more than 50% vacant (11 Alive News Atlanta, 2010).
Vine City is bounded by Joseph E. Boone Blvd. (Simpson) and the English Avenue neighborhood to the
north, Northside Dr. and Downtown Atlanta to the east, Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. (formerly Hunter St.)
and the Atlanta University Center to the south, and Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. (Ashby) and the Washington
Park neighborhood to the west. Its population was 2,785 in 2010.
A section in English Avenue goes by the moniker, "The Bluff" and is infamous throughout Metro Atlanta
as a high crime area, but in late 2011, English Avenue and Vine City were the focus of multiple
improvement plans, including a network of parks and trails increased police presence, and "rebranding"
for a more positive image. The Bluff is a district within the area that is infamous throughout metro
Atlanta for the availability of drugs, heroin in particular. The borders of The Bluff are defined differently
by different sources. For example the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Creative Loafing both defined The
Bluff as including all of English Avenue and Vine City (Creative Loafing, December 8, 2011). However,
a more recent and in-depth December 2011 series of reports by 11 Alive TV news, referred to The Bluff
as a "section of English Avenue".
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Street Smart Youth Project began as a
drop- in program of the Georgia Council
on Substance Abuse in 2003, first opening
its doors at 522 English Avenue. The
purpose of the program was to create a safe
space for community youth who were atrisk for substance abuse and HIV. From
the observation of a community based
organization, the Bluff is distinctly considered as English Avenue exclusively by its youth and young
adult inhabitants. With that said, many older residents and active community members alike do not like
the moniker at all, considering it to be a reminder of all of the negativity associated with the English
Avenue community. On the other hand, many community youth consider the moniker a badge of honor,
an ode to a community that is rife with struggle, yet has produced veterans of the streets who can handle
anything that life presents. Many youth feel calling the community English Avenue may not depict the
struggle and therefore does not represent their experiences and hardships. After all, the BLUFF is
believed to be an acronym for “Better Leave You F**cking Fools”, a warning to outsiders to not overstay
their welcome and a challenge for residents to escape. The English Avenue/Vine City area has some of
the highest poverty and crime rates in the city, with the Carter St. area surrounding the Vine City
MARTA station ranking in 2010 as the #1 most dangerous neighborhood in Atlanta and #5 in the United
States. Many active community members hold out hope that they may see streets like James P. Brawley
return to their former glory days when they were home to people like Gladys Knight and Herman Cain.
Decline and Crime
Suburbanization started draining the area's vitality starting in the 1970’s. Over the following decades, it
attracted buyers and sellers of heroin, and deteriorated into a corner of poverty in the city, characterized
by large numbers of abandoned, boarded-up houses. In 1995 the English Avenue Elementary School
closed.
In November 1994, the Atlanta Empowerment Zone was established, a 10-year, $250 million federal
program to revitalize Atlanta's 34 poorest neighborhoods including the Bluff. Scathing reports from both
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs revealed corruption, waste, bureaucratic incompetence, and interference. As part of the Atlanta
Housing Authority's systematic replacement of public housing projects by mixed-income communities
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(MIC), Eagan Homes was demolished and the Magnolia Park MIC replaced it. Herndon Homes was
demolished in 2011(Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 26, 2002).
The English Avenue community gained infamy in 1997, when 13-year-old Michael Lewis, who went by
the street name "Little B," shot to death a man waiting in a car with his two small children outside a
convenience store. The 13-year-old had survived on the streets, unsupervised by adults, skipping school
and dealing drugs. Lewis, once a resident of 30318, is now serving a life sentence in a maximum-security
prison.
In 2006, a "no-knock raid" in search of a drug dealer, burst into the home of Kathryn Johnston. Ms.
Johnston, in her 80s, opened fire on the officers and wounded three and was killed by return fire from the
officers. The incident resulted in disbelief and rage in the community and close scrutiny of police usage of
"no-knock warrants" in drug raids.
The foreclosure crisis hit the community hard in 2010. In April 2012, Creative Loafing reported that "on
some streets more houses are boarded up than are lived in". The desperate state of the area was described
by reporter Thomas Wheatley in Creative Loafing in September 2012 as "boarded-up homes built among
the trees along the narrow streets,…people loitering in the middle of vacant lots, casting hollow stares at
passing motorists, and…young men hanging out on street corners, hollering at passers-by and then to
lookouts down the street.
In May 2010 the non-profit Greater Vine City Opportunities Program, founded and directed by
"Able" Mable Thomas bought the English Avenue Elementary School with the intention to convert it into
a "state of the art green technology global community center". Although this center has not been able to
open due to financial restraints, it will eventually become a beacon of hope for community organizing,
redevelopment and revitalization.
In March 2011, NPU L voted in favor of a Sunset Avenue Historic District from Joseph E. Boone Blvd.
southward to Magnolia Street. In December 2011, the nonprofit Friends of English Avenue arranged for a
married couple, both police officers, to live rent-free in a neighborhood house. "Able" Mable Thomas and
others expressed the need for a "rebranding" of the area similar to the one which rebranded crime and
prostitution-infested Stewart Avenue in Southwest Atlanta as Metropolitan Parkway (Atlanta JournalConstitution, October 23, 2010).
Below is a breakdown of the latest education attainment level and crime index rates in the 30318 area
code:
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2010 Highest Education Level Attained
(Population Age 25+)
Atlanta, GA
30318
United States
Did Not Complete High School
8,976
26.19%
30,370,155
15.35%
Completed High School
9,932
28.98%
57,863,097
29.24%
Some College
4,712
13.75%
40,691,836
20.56%
Completed Associate Degree
1,260
3.68%
14,841,627
7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree
5,835
17.03%
34,682,582
17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree
3,552
10.37%
19,465,340
9.84%
2010 Crime Rate Indexes
Atlanta, GA
30318
United States
Total Crime Risk
384
100
Murder Risk
608
100
Rape Risk
296
100
Robbery Risk
482
100
Assault Risk
437
100
Burglary Risk
259
100
Larceny Risk
227
100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk
385
100
b. Community Profile 2 Adamsville- 30311
Adamsville is a predominantly African-American neighborhood on the west side of Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded as a farming village, it was possibly named for early resident G.W. Adams who farmed there in
1882 when it was called Lick Skillet. The name was changed to Adamsville in 1906. It’s located where I20 and I-285 meet on the west side. There are two
primary zip codes in the area including 30311 and
30331. We have focused our data collection in 30311 for
Adamsville, as we will cover the 30331 area code in the
English Park community. As of 2012, the total
population in zip code 30311(inclusive of the Adamsville
are) is 32,629 people. Median household income here
($27,512) is significantly lower than US average
($56,604). The population is primarily African-
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American, and mostly single. The average house value in 30311 ($94,400) is lower than in the AtlantaSandy Springs-Marietta metro area as a whole. The median age here is 33.9. There are 15,704 men and
19,526 women. The median age for men is 30.7 while for women the median age is 36.4. Compared to
the rest of the country, Atlanta (zip 30311)'s cost of living is 13.70% lower than the U.S. average. Public
schools spend $7,733 per student in 30311 versus the average school expenditure which is $5,691. There
are about 14.3 students per teacher in zip 30311. The unemployment rate in 30311 is10.30 percent (U.S.
avg. is 8.60%).
The Adamsville area covers 1.191 square miles and has Population of 3,292 within the 30311 and 30331
zip codes. The Adamsville area has a population density of 2763 per square mile versus Atlanta at 3161.
Neighborhood Planning Unit – H serves this community.
code:
Atlanta, GA
30311
United States
4,909
19.75%
30,370,155
15.35%
7,896
31.77%
57,863,097
29.24%
Some College
5,672
22.82%
40,691,836
20.56%
1,048
4.22%
14,841,627
7.50%
2,903
11.68%
34,682,582
17.52%
2,424
9.75%
19,465,340
9.84%
Atlanta, GA
30311
United States
Total Crime Risk
339
100
Murder Risk
484
100
Rape Risk
230
100
Robbery Risk
724
100
Assault Risk
226
100
Burglary Risk
223
100
Larceny Risk
105
100
398
100
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c. Community Profile 3 English Park/Bolton Hills- 30331
The community of English Park lies within the 30331 zip code in
Atlanta, Georgia. The 30331 zip code is primarily AfricanAmerican, and mostly single. The average house value here
($98,800) is lower than in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta
metro area as a whole. The median age here is 32.6. There are
20,112 men and 24,332 women. The median age for men is 30
while for women the median age is 34.8 (http://www.citydata.com/neighborhood/englishpark-Atlanta-GA.html)
Locally, the area called English Park is also known as a part of “Bankhead”. This area is in the Westside
of Atlanta Zone 1. The area surrounds Hwy 78 formally known as Bankhead Hwy, west of the Interstate
75 and north of Interstate 20. It’s an area that has some of the highest crime rates in Atlanta, including all
of Georgia. Known housing projects include Techwood Homes(demolished 1996), Bankhead Courts and
Bowen Homes .
Another bordering area of English Park is the Fulton Industrial commercial zone. While Fulton Industrial
remains a major center of commercial activity, it is increasingly characterized by crime, blight and a
growing number of vacant buildings, strip clubs, deteriorating hotels and transient residential areas. The
large number of truckers who roll into the area every day has attracted prostitution. Zoning regulations
have also brought strip clubs into the area where they are side-by-side with conventional businesses. The
need for renovation and redevelopment has most recently been the subject of a report by the county’s
Department of Environment and Community Development. The study found that Fulton Industrial “has
all the elements to make a successful redevelopment area.” This includes a large employment base with
many businesses — along with both residential and retail connected by public transit and highways
(Atlanta Business Journal, 2010).
Schools in 30331 Zip Code include: Adamsville Elementary School, Blalock Elementary School,
Continental Colony Elementary School, Deerwood Academy School, Fain Elementary School, Fickett
Elementary School, Miles Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School, Towns Elementary School,
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Bunche Middle School, Harper Archer Middle School, Sandtown Middle School, Westlake High School
and Westlake High School Replacement.
code :
Atlanta, GA
30331
Georgia
United States
5,565
14.23%
1,021,243
16.42%
30,370,155 15.35%
11,756
30.06%
1,845,061
29.67%
57,863,097 29.24%
Some College
8,814
22.54%
1,246,411
20.05%
40,691,836 20.56%
2,274
5.81%
389,370
6.26%
14,841,627
5,897
15.08%
1,136,476
18.28%
34,682,582 17.52%
4,803
12.28%
579,488
9.32%
19,465,340
7.50%
9.84%
Atlanta, GA
30331
Georgia
United States
Total Crime Risk
218
114
100
Murder Risk
289
113
100
Rape Risk
153
79
100
Robbery Risk
289
112
100
Assault Risk
206
89
100
Burglary Risk
161
122
100
Larceny Risk
149
123
100
217
119
100
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II. Community Mobilization & Resource Assessment
a. CPAW
During the onset of the GASPS process, SSYP endeavored to engage all 3- target community
areas with the formation of a Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup (CPAW). This group
would ideally be comprised of community members having a vested interest in capacity building,
planning, and activism around specific areas within prevention. The CPAW recruitment strategy
occurred as follows. Initially, our Project Coordinator attended key community events to recruit
potential CPAW members. A recruitment document was created (see below) and sent to various
community- based organizations. This strategy proved successful as we formed our initial
CPAW.
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b. Infrastructure
During our initial CPAW meeting on January 20 2012, three subgroups were convened, based on our
recruitment efforts. Or recruit strategy included reaching out to community- based organizations,
community members, current partners, and signing up as a host site for Emory University’s MPH/MD
students. We utilized a recruitment publication highlighting the benefits of joining the CPAW.
Throughout the year, we recruited over 20 CPAW members. Currently, we have various skills sets
represented in the CPAW. Presently our EPI GROUP consists of Martha Scherzer(Masters, Public Policy)
and Heather Saul(Global Health Specialist). The Evaluation and Planning group consists of Tamica
Moon(Masters of Public Health/communications), Troy Vaughan (Masters of Public Health), and Zuri
Murphy (licensed Masters level Social Worker/evaluation). The operations and sustainability group
consists of Monique Terrell (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology/Strategic planning, program design,
supervision), Joyce Grangent ( Bachelors degree/substance abuse recovery, permanent housing, and
training), DeMarcus Peters (Juris Doctor/community activism/revitalization/project coordination); and
Yahazia ( Bachelors degree in Social Services/program management). We also have community
members, Juanita Wallace (public safety and community organizing) and Robyn Tillman(parent
advocate) who are supportive CPAW members.
During Phases 1 & 2 of the Georgia Strategic Prevention System(GASPS) process, members of our
CPAW went out into their designated communities to collect data on alcohol accessibility and promotion
from law enforcement (police and security officers) and alcohol retailers.
CPAW members with backgrounds in evaluation and data collection worked in collaboration with
members who were skilled community activists/organizers. Oversight and strategy was led by CPAW
members who have a background in program design and administration. This created a dynamic process
where each workgroup within the CPAW created an infrastructure which propelled the process toward
completion.
c. Resources Assessment
One unique strategy utilized by our organization consisted of training community members in data
collection and SPF processes. This empowered community members who were sometimes skeptical of
our motives, to gain practical work experience which could be utilized during the process. Surveys
collected by trained community members illustrate the success of this type of collaborative strategic
design.
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Retention of CPAW members has been an ongoing challenge throughout the GASPS process. While there
is no issue of recruiting interested community members and stakeholders, we have experienced difficulty
with the long-term commitment required. Many CPAW members have full lives, consisting of various
personal and professional commitments which make working outside of CPAW meetings very difficult.
As with many volunteer scenarios, we have struggled with striking an appropriate balance between the
GASPS requirements and the limitations of our CPAW members. One of our strategic approaches to
resolving this issue has been to incorporate contractors who can assist in goal attainment on a more
consistent basis. Another strategic approach to infrastructure development has been to make GASPS
associated trainings and conferences available to CPAW members thereby creating more buy-in. Two
CPAW members accompanied staff to Savannah to attend a week long SPF(Strategic Planning
Framework) training which illuminated the GASPS process in- depth. These CPAW members gained a
deeper understanding of the process, as a result greater buy- in was achieved.
Lastly, we endeavor to strengthen infrastructure by creating more meaningful partnerships with
organizations, community members, policy makers whilst emphasizing the concept of cultural
competency and sustainability throughout.
Thus far, this strategy has led us to work with several key stakeholders throughout the GASPS process
including English Ave Neighborhood Association, Forward Promise, Georgia Council on Substance
Abuse, Atlanta Police Athletic League, Learn-to-Grow, Heart Coalition, Towns Elementary Parent
Resource, Center, Global Health Communications, Young Adult Guidance Center, AGAPE, Sister Love,
Atlanta City Parks and Recreation, Young Adult Guidance Center, Project Connect, and Khemit. They all
facilitate organizational capacity building in broad areas of programming.
d. Existing Resources
With ease, we can say that all three communities have resources and strengths which bolster their
respective growth strategies. However, due to the historical documentation of the insipid and constant
plight in English Avenue, much more has been documented in this area. Numerous universities (including
Emory, Georgia State and Georgia Tech) have written reports chronicling the various challenges in the
English Avenue community. Due to the availability of this information, our synopsis of each community
may be imbalanced. Adamsville is currently in the process of gathering historical data chronicling the
various transitions and historical notes which will eventually shed more light on its resources as it relates
to progress thus far.
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Currently, there are several community- based organizations, policy- makers and community activists
making a positive change in English Avenue and Vine City. In 2003, the Georgia Council on Substance
Abuse, in response to the harm reduction/needle exchange programming for adult addicts in the
community, started a drop- in center called “Street Smart”. This house was created to provide a safe
haven for youth who were impacted by substance abuse and HIV. For five years, this program achieved
its goal of rallying the community’s youth around positive and alternative activities which endeavored to
prevent the increase of HIV infection and substance abuse in the community. In 2008, the program was
incorporated as a private 501c3 under new leadership, the moniker Street Smart Youth Project was born.
The mission of providing alternatives to the most atrisk and under- resourced youth expanded to include
community outreach and educational components. In 2009, faced with decreased community buy- in and
increased economic strife, which threatened the security of the organization, Street Smart moved to
Adamsville to continue its mission.
In May 2010 the non-profit Greater Vine City Opportunities Program, founded and directed by
"Able" Mable Thomas bought the English Avenue Elementary School with the intention to convert it into
a "state of the art green technology global community center".
In March 2011, NPU L voted in favor of a Sunset Avenue Historic District from Joseph E. Boone Blvd.
southward to Magnolia Street. In December 2011, the nonprofit Friends of English Avenue arranged for a
married couple, both police officers, to live rent-free in a neighborhood house. "Able" Mable Thomas and
others expressed the need for a "rebranding" of the area similar to the one which rebranded crime and
prostitution-infested Stewart Avenue in Southwest Atlanta as Metropolitan Parkway.
Another community- based organization, English Avenue Neighborhood Association acts as a bridge
between English Avenue and CBO’s and businesses in Georgia, thereby building capacity for the
community at large. An active part of the GASPS CPAW process, they have a vested interest in making
sure their community is represented by its members.
Gaps in English Avenue include its inability to create sustained and unified buy- in from its community
members, many of whom are transient and endeavor to ultimately leave the area. Lack of personal
resources contributes to the issue. Sustained programming also becomes a challenge when you have a
proclivity of crimes, abandoned houses, and lack of community support. Since Street Smart relocated, we
have made a valiant effort to stay associated with the community and its endeavors, sitting in on
meetings, holding community events, trainings and involving them in every step of this GASPS process.
Overall, there are many strengths which challenge the historical liabilities within the English Avenue
community. Various individual, community, and politically charged efforts have rallied to propel strategic
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improvements in the area. While these efforts have bolstered community resources, there are many
challenges that remain. A lack of community- based youth serving organizations, employment
opportunities, and a continued inundation of drugs remain challenges.
Adamsville boasts several community resources. Entertainers Killer Mike, Bone Crusher, and Stevie-theSteve-Man Corby are from Adamsville. The skating rink Cascades, which was used for the movie ATL is
also located in Adamsville.
One of the most valued resources in Adamsville was built in 2000. It was finished in 2003 at the price of
$13.1 million. The recreation center is known as the Adamsville Natatorium and Gymnasium. The
103,000-square-foot (9,600) building features an indoor 50-meter pool and a gymnasium and is built on
9.42 acres (38,100) of land. The recreation center also includes racquetball courts, offices, meeting space,
a parking lot for 185 cars and a quarter-mile walking trail encircling the site. Within the recreation center
is a plethora of community resources, including the youth serving organizations, after- school
programming, sports teams(including swimming, basketball, and soccer), weight- training, GED classes,
and a police station. From 2009- 2011, Street smart Youth Project was located in the center, providing
drop- in, community outreach, and adult education programming.
Governed by NPU- H, Adamsville is in the process of recruiting historical information about its
community with the goal of exploring the various economic, community, and planning transitions
throughout time. Due to the active nature of this research project, currently there is less robust context in
which to present a community resource synopsis in the same vain as English Avenue. Adamsville would
benefit from additional network resources which would allow for shared knowledge within the
community. Many community- based organizations exist independently yet there is a lack of awareness of
their offerings outside their immediate network. One of the benefits of the GASPS is that it forced
community- based organizations like Street Smart to get out and build capacity whilst sharing resources.
During our town hall meeting, we also discovered that there is a lack of buy- in amongst community
members around the issue of alcohol. Many community norms support the notion that alcohol is not a
youth problem. One parent at our town hall meeting (held in Adamsville in April 2012), stated “Is this
alcohol thing a problem in our communities, or are we being forced to pay attention to it because it’s
impacting white folk”. This statement and similar ones indicate a suspicion and lack of confidence that
underage drinking is an urban issue. This supports the need for more education around the issue paired
with higher level strategies which may impact the environment at large versus focusing solely on the
individual level.
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Community assets in English Park have been slow to organize/rally successfully. Oftentimes, the
response to crime/loitering/illicit drug use and prostitution has been for active community members to
move to other areas. An example of this would be where Street Smart Youth Project is currently located
(English Park Recreation Center). This area acts as a daily community meeting ground for ex- residents of
Bowen Homes, Bankhead Courts, and other now demolished public housing complexes. Daily,
community members gather outside the City of Atlanta’s English Park recreation Center. While the sense
of “community” and “ownership” is strong, so is the use of illegal drugs and alcohol. The local NPU
meetings were held at the recreation center for years, as it acts as a central community location. In
response to the lack of security and constant activity at the park, the NPU decided to leave the location.
This is an explicit example of the intrinsic divide which prevails community wide. Oftentimes, positive
community endeavors will be thwarted by the push back from existing negative elements. The message
received is often, if you choose to be amongst the ‘people’ or work in certain areas, you must deal with all
associated barriers. As a community- based organization, we too have experienced this dynamic. Before
community changes takes place, there must be buy- in, support and strategies which allow for real and
meaningful change. This is very difficult to accomplish when there is fear of retaliation, lack of
community- buy in and an overarching apathy toward degenerative and opposing elements.
The county government, along with the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, has floated the idea of a
community improvement district (CID) for the area. Chamber staff members are now in the process of
gauging interest among area property owners for the self-taxing district, which when organized could
raise funds for infrastructure improvements and other needs, such as public safety.
Real change will require local businesses and community members to take ownership of the area and
start working for change and in turn encourage their peers to step up to the plate.
County officials also view clearing the area of crime as a major first step toward encouraging new
businesses to locate and expand. Yet, simply making arrests isn’t going to solve the more deeply
entrenched conditions, such as poverty, that breed it.
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Section III-Statement of the Problem
Alcohol use crosses ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and gender lines throughout the world. Alcohol is
commonly perceived as part of American culture with people indulging in a variety of light, dark, hard,
and soft liquors at parties, social functions, rites of passage events, as well as using it as a coping method.
In a perfect world this would not raise any concerns because people would engage in these activities at the
legal age and would drink responsibility; however financial woes, racial profiling, low self esteem, pain
and several other circumstances fosters the abuse and misuse of alcohol. With teenagers bequeathed with
the premature responsibility of assuming the role of adults or parents/guardians while simultaneously
trying to assimilate in school among other stressors, they often mimic common coping mechanisms
demonstrated by adults. If this was not enough pressure befallen on the shoulders of teens today, social
media is an incredibly influential factor. Teens are bombarded with alcohol advertisements as they listen
to the radio, with popular rappers singing songs with lyrical messages promoting “shots, shots, shots”,
“getting tipsy”, “faded and wasted”. These lyrics promote subliminal messages which may influence the
urge to experiment with alcohol. Moreover targeted urban marketing campaigns, the density of
package/liquor stores and gas stations that sell alcohol on almost every corner become additional factors
in underage drinking behaviors. In particular African American youth are overexposed to alcohol
advertisements through radio, magazine, and television. According to a news report, African American
youth are exposed to alcohol ads almost twice as much as White youth, however African American have a
lower rate of alcohol consumption then their counterpart (Huber, B, 2012). With all these factors
surrounding the teens today, more are trying alcohol at an early age, accessibility of alcohol is easy and
binge drinking is becoming a common behavior.
Each year, approximately 5,000 persons under the age of 21 die from causes related to underage drinking.
These deaths include about 1,600 homicides and 300 suicides (National Institute of Health (NIH), 2010).
In Georgia, there were 157 Georgia youth (< age 21) died each year from alcohol-related illness or injury
within 2001-2005 (Youth Alcohol Use, 2012). Underage drinking increases the risk of academic failure,
illicit drug use, and tobacco use. It can cause a range of physical consequences, from hangovers to death
from alcohol poisoning. Alcohol also plays a significant role in risky sexual behavior and increases the
risk of physical and sexual assault (NIH, 2010).
Studies have shown that drinking alcohol before the age of 15 can cause alterations in the structure and
function of the developing brain (Office of the Surgeon General, 2007). Previous researched conducted
in Georgia and Fulton County, Georgia both reported the average age of onset is 13 years of age
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(a,bGeorgia Department of Education, 2012). In 2009, 21% of Georgia high school students reported
having their first drink of alcohol before the age 13 (Youth Alcohol Use, 2012). Drinking at an early age
may cause alcohol dependence later in life.
Youth access to alcohol in Georgia showed that they get alcohol at home when they are unsupervised. In
2009, 36% of Georgia high school students who reported alcohol use usually got alcohol from someone
who gave it to them (Youth Alcohol Use, 2012). Among Georgia high school students who consumed
alcohol, 82% did so at their own home or another person’s home in 2009 (Youth Alcohol Use, 2012).
Students in Fulton County School reported that it is easy to access alcohol with alarming percentages
from middle school students, 21% (6th), 29% (7th) and 45% (8th). High school students reported
significantly higher percentages 61% (9th), 68% (10th), 72% (11th), and 73% (12th) (aGeorgia Department
of Education, 2012). Studies have reported students are accessing alcohol from their home, parents or an
adult aged 21 or older. In 2009, 36% of Georgia high school students reported receiving alcohol from
someone; however 82% stated they consumed alcohol at their home or at another person’s home
(bGeorgia Department of Education, 2012).
Binge drinking is also a concern among people under the age 21. Recently, studies have shown that
students are involved in binge drinking. High school students in Georgia reported 19% consumed 5 or
more drinks within a few hours (Youth Alcohol Use, 2012). Students in middle schools reported very
low percentage for binge drinking 6th (1%), 7th (2%), 8th (2%), while students in high school reported
significantly higher percentage 9th (4%), 10th (8%), 11th (13%) and 12th (18%) (aGeorgia Department of
Education, 2012).
Studies in Georgia reported that 36% of people engaged in binge drinking among the age group 18-25
(Adolescent Behavioral Health in Georgia, 2009) and 5% of adults aged 18-25 engaged in heavy drinking
(Hatcher B, Clarkson L, Horan J, Pragle A, 2008).
Underage drinking is a vital problem that requires a multifaceted approach. The GASPS Project can
assist with addressing these concerns by facilitating the implementation of targeted environmental,
community-based, individual level, and policy- driven strategies. Education can bring awareness to
parents about the early onset of alcohol use and easy accessibility to alcohol, as well as addressing the
community norms that foster the continued acceptability of underage drinking.
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IV: Methodology
The recruitment of vested Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup (CPAW) members has been an
ongoing process. During recruitment we identified community members as well as state and local
stakeholders. These individuals share common interests in their respective communities and bring their
own particular skills sets for the progression of the workgroup. We recruited individuals who have
competencies related to epidemiology, evaluation, and public health; as well members who live and/or
work in the communities who can offer firsthand knowledge on the subtle nuances that make our targeted
communities unique. Recruitment and retention are priorities and a focus for maintaining consistency and
efficiency for our Georgia Strategic Prevention System (GASPS) related deliverables, as well as the
implementation of community specific campaigns. The issues germane to binge drinking and substance
abuse are not unique to the Adamsville (30311), English Park (30318), and English Ave (30331)
communities however it was vital to the success of our implementation that our campaigns and strategies
were aligned with the cultural practices, attitudes, and behaviors of our target populations. Because we
were not community members it was important to recruit activists and respected leaders who were born
and raised in those areas who could offer informed opinions from a subjective perspective.
To collect the necessary data related to the deleterious contributing factors that make up the DNA of our
respective communities, we employed strategic and systemic data collection methods via surveys and
other qualitative data collection measures. The CPAW surveyed community members as well community
business owners. We collected data with questionnaires that were specific to retail availability, law
enforcement, product placement, and accessibility of alcohol and how these factors influence binge
drinking among our target population. Secondary data compilation helped our CPAW gain a clearer
understanding of the various levels of impact alcohol has on our target population, and how it correlated
to the community norms, customs, and traditions that were inextricably a part of the communities. The
CPAW split up into teams, traversed the communities on foot, and spoke directly to alcohol retailers
concerning their sale/availability of alcohol, hours of business, id checks, alcohol promotions, and drink
specials. We also approached local law enforcement personnel (police officers, recruits, security guards)
to inquire about their tactics related to compliance checks for underage drinkers in their assigned
jurisdictions.
Our CPAW served as the eyes and ears of direct contact with the communities; the survey questionnaires
were our secondary data collection tools, and the information collected was analyzed to ascertain and
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highlight the intervening variables and contributing factors of underage binge drinking. Subsequently the
secondary data was collected, separated by zip code/community and placed into the data tables that were
organized by zip code, age, gender, and race/ethnicity. Our directive was to measure the level of impact
underage binge drinking has on our communities based on the data results ascertained directly from the
community members. The impact of underage binge drinking on our communities was quantitatively
measured in the Phase 4 goal Intervening Variables and Contributing Factors prioritization worksheets
(appendices J,K,L) based on the data results obtained from the needs assessment spreadsheets with the
corresponding colors which indicated various levels of severity (Green = Low, Yellow = Moderate, Red =
High) we were able to see which communities were impacted the hardest and most frequently.
Originally in our goal 2 prioritization worksheet after ranking the contributing factors and intervening
variables in our communities based on impact scores, we discovered we did not have the required 2x2
scenario which meets the minimum criteria for our goal selection. This would entail having two
intervening variables with at least two associated contributing factors (with a possibility of a 3rd
individual level factor) in a scenario which encompassed all three communities. After reworking various
options, we collectively decided to merge scenario 2 (EA) and 3 (EA, EP, A) together. In scenario 2 there
was a lack of sufficient contributing factors and intervening variables for a 2x2 community. The same
goes for scenario 3. However, after the merging of both scenarios, we created an additional scenario we
labeled “New Merged Community” which encompassed EA from scenario 2, and EA, EP, A from
scenario 3. This merger gave us the 2x2 high need scenario we needed to justify our goal selection.
In this newly created scenario (scenario 5) it contained the 3 communities, but it also contained the
additional EA scenario. In order to come up with a fair representative of our true goal selection, we had to
selectively reduce some of the contributing factors in the EA scenario. When reviewing this newly
merged scenario, the CPAW determined that a selective reduction would account for any skewed
distribution attributed to EA’s representation in both scenarios. Associated contributing factors which
were deemed less significant (based on impact score and rank) were thereby reduced. This reduction
prevented the combined scenario from being heavily weighted by the EA scenario, which helped avoid
creating a potentially misleading merged scenario. Initially the newly merged scenario had three Social
Availability contributing factors representing provision to minors, availability of unsupervised places to
drink, and lack of parental monitoring of alcohol supply in the home. Collectively, it was determined
that provision to minors and availability of unsupervised places to drink were more salient issues,
therefore one SA contributing factor in the EA scenario was removed. Low perceived Risk (a contributing
factor for the EA/A/AP scenario was also removed due to ranking and impact. These reductions left the
newly merged scenario with retail availability (2), social availability (2), and individual level (1)
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intervening variables and their associated contributing factors. The reduction can be viewed on the
prioritization sheet below.
V: Results and Findings
After collection of the secondary data from our designated communities our objective was to
analyze the various levels of impact of specific intervening variables and contributing factors and
prioritize our efforts towards one specific community to address one of the three goals. During
our analysis we discovered certain themes present in each of the communities related to underage
binge drinking. It was clear that each of the communities presented various levels of impact
germane to perception, accessibility, and risks associated with underage consumption of alcohol.
Upon further review of the Needs Assessment Data Analysis Worksheet, we began to understand
that across the communities many of the men and women indicated little to no understanding of
the harmful effects of underage binge drinking or the compliance to laws and regulations related
to purchasing. When surveyed about perception of parental monitoring, accessibility, usage,
outlet density, and driving under the influence, many of the resident’s responses proved to be
daunting. It was clear that underage binge drinking was in fact normal, essential for celebratory,
grieving, and/or coping purposes and a “rites of passage” for young men and women and, by in
large, socially acceptable.
As a result of our findings and common themes highlighted across our communities, it is the
decision of the CPAW that we will focus our efforts on addressing Goal 2 (Reduce access to
alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20 year olds) in the subsequent implementation. The
secondary data showed that all three communities exhibited troubling signs of individual level,
moderate-high provision to minors, product placement, lack of parental monitoring of alcohol
supply in the home, and availability of unsupervised places to drink. It was determined by our
CPAW that addressing Goal 2 will allow us to address the contributing factors and intervening
variables that were prevalent across our high needs communities as documented in the Needs
Assessment Data analysis.
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In relation to our goal selection the specific contributing factors we will address are Lack of
Parental Monitoring (Social Availability), Outlet Density (Retail Availability), Product
Placement (Retail Availability) and Availability of Unsupervised Places to Drink (Social
Availability). All of these contributing factors were assigned impact scores of 7, based on the
results of the Needs Assessment Data Analysis. We have decided to direct our focus on all three
communities. The newly merged scenario which encompasses all three communities consistently
exhibited high levels of impact among men and women ages 9-20 pertaining to their perceptions
related to parental monitoring, retail availability, and social availability.
Provider Goal Selection Justification Worksheet Example
Top High Need Communities Scenario Goal 1
N/A
CF #
IV
Impact
Rank
Score
Top High Need Communities
Scenario Goal 1 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
Scenario Goal 1 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
Scenario Goal 2 N/A
Scenario Goal 2 N/A
CF
#
CF
#
New Merge Community (English Ave),
English Ave, English Park, Adamsville –
(3,2,1 criteria met)
CF #
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
9
7
4
8
5
2
11
SA
SA
RA
SA
RA
IL
LPR
7
7
7
7
7
6
5
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
N/A
CF #
IV
Impact
Rank
Score
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
Scenario Goal 3 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
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IV
Impact
Score
Rank
Scenario Goal 3 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
High Need Scenario Service Areas
The map above shows alcohol outlet density and K-12 public school locations throughout the
30311, 30318, and 30331 zip codes. The black cross icons (+) represent all public schools across
the zip codes. The pink dots represent the number of licensed alcohol retailers across the zip
codes. The gold martini glass icons represent the amount of alcohol retailers per county. In the
case of the martini glasses, the bigger the glass icon the more retailers are present. At first glance
this may not indicate major issues concerning alcohol outlet density and proximity to young men
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and women in our target population. Upon closer inspection, we can see that there are alcohol
outlets within close proximity to schools where young people are in all three target zip codes. If
an alcohol retailer is within walking distance to community schools, youth have more access to
and may be more likely to partake in drinking behaviors. Moreover, this map fails to account for
the unlicensed alcohol retailers that exist and operate in our zip codes. There are in fact many
non-licensed alcohol retailers in our target zip codes where members of the community have the
ability to obtain liquor; this also suggests that without a license many of these retailers are not
checking for identification and are selling alcohol to underage men and women.
Pursuant to our goal selection we will target the African-American youth, 9 – 20 years of age,
who are residents of the English Park, English Avenue, and Adamsville communities of Atlanta,
GA (Fulton County). These communities are regarded as high risk, characterized by low
socioeconomic status environment, with an exceptionally high rate of HIV infections. The
majority of households in all three communities are headed by a single parent/guardian, often a
mother or grandparent. In addition, environmental scans have shown a high density of alcohol
retail establishments in these communities. Therefore, this information provides adequate
justification for our targeted population and goal selection.
Looking back at our Law Enforcement Surveys, Promotional, and Retail Establishment
observational survey tools for each of the communities, it was evident in our data collection was,
though general, the information directly impacted our targeted communities. Law Enforcement
personnel that we surveyed characterized all zip codes as volatile because of the numerous
“hotspots” for alcohol related offenses. This lends to possible binge drinking or heavy drinking
within each community. The additional information gathered from the Law Enforcement,
Promotional and Retail Establishment Assessments included information that correlated with
issues relating to public intoxication, high crime incidence, driving under the influence, cheap
liquor sold at conveniently/strategically placed retail establishments on every corner. These
factors indirectly affect our target population because certain at risk behaviors are normalized,
accepted, and perceived as a part of their day-to-day culture. According to the Social Cognitive
Theory, which postulates behaviors are learned through close observation of behavioral patterns
obtained in our social and physical environments (Bandura, 1997), members of our target
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population observe certain behaviors and categorize them as “normal” which, as a result,
destigmatizes said behaviors and makes them more socially acceptable.
26+ survey data results
Upon review, the CPAW discovered in the 26+ survey data suggested that older adults in our
designated communities are not aware of the harmful effects of underage alcohol consumption or
binge drinking or how their behavior, practices, and norms germane to drinking influenced
younger populations. Many of the older men and women surveyed were in fact aware of the
frequent occurrences of underage drinking in their immediate surroundings. Several disturbing
examples emerged from the data including the practice of selling alcohol to someone who was
intoxicated as well as selling alcohol to someone who was underage. Conversely, based on their
responses many of the residents across the three communities were oblivious to the legal
ramifications as well as fatal consequences of driving under the influence, underage drinking at
parties, selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21, or simply giving alcohol to someone
underage. This data further highlighted the dire need for strategic prioritization of efforts towards
reducing access to alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20 year olds; with this direction we hope
to uncover what methods can prove to be most effective in curtailing early underage binge
drinking.
VI. Challenges and Barriers
Within Phase 1, our challenges were mainly transitional in nature. In the midst of adapting to a
new Project Coordinator, we were tasked with the survey collection process, media campaign
and town hall meeting. Strategizing the best plan for each unique community, we were able to
build capacity throughout this process whist recruiting new CPAW members, visiting churches,
participating in health and community events, and providing vocational skills training to
community members. The time constraints of the process posed a challenge as we were
conducting our surveys within three communities. Lastly, challenges related to passive and
active consent for youth were also challenging. Many community youth do not have active
parental involvement which acted as a barrier to collecting some of the surveys. The reading
level of the survey also was cited as a barrier, as some community members reported difficulty in
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understanding the verbiage. In the end, we successfully managed to collect more than our
designated goal number of surveys. This success was a direct result of engaging community
members in the data collection process. We learned that surveying community members utilizing
“community members” created buy-in built trust and led to greater goal attainment.
Within phase 2, the limited amount of secondary data for each community posed a challenge. We
would have benefited from more community level data specific to our zip codes; instead we
relied on local data we were able to access including the Georgia Student Health Survey with a
focus on a school within the community/zip code. The majority of the data available pertaining
to alcohol use was national and state data. Few reports and articles reported finding at the county
level. Morehouse School of Medicine has collected data in the West End area and other
communities within the school, however the data is not available due to continued worked on the
analysis and manuscript process.
During the third phase, challenges were related to creating more buy-in, expanding cultural
competency, strengthening partnerships/collaborative efforts, and maintaining detailed narratives
of all GASPS related activities, trainings, and events. These challenges prompted us to work
collaboratively with our CPAW to brainstorm strategic action plans which would foster
resolutions. In phase 3, we expanded our partnerships with other organizations (ie. Wholistic
Stress Institute/ National Family Partnership Affiliate). In addition, we were able to offer
additional training opportunities for CPAW members and staff, thereby creating more buy-in.
Our organization was able to strategically approach each barrier successfully. CPAW members
reported feeling empowered because they were able to be a major part of the plan.
In Phase 4(Data Analysis), we were tasked with identifying greatest needs and prioritization in
our respective communities. We convened our CPAW to help us decide collectively the areas
where we feel are hit the hardest by each goal. Challenges in this phase were mainly associated
with meeting deadlines, whilst ensuring that our CPAW members were an active part of each
component. We also met challenges in extracting a 3-2-1 scenario based on DBHDD directives.
Although the data we collected seemed robust and significant, the strict guidelines for identifying
the goal within a 3- 2- 1- scenario in which three communities would be significantly impacted
by up to three intervening variables with at least two associated contributing factors was a
challenge. Mastering the process amongst ourselves, translating it to others (some with no data
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analysis experience), and actually calculating the data was an overwhelming challenge to
complete within a one month period. Phase 4 also had the burden of occurring during the holiday
season, when many of our CPAW members were unavailable. Due to the importance of their
feedback and contribution to the goal selection process, we made efforts to involve them in every
step possible. Persons involved in the data analysis phase agreed that they would benefit from
more time to thoroughly complete each component in phase 4 with optimal CPAW involvement.
In tackling these time management challenges, we decided to divide the work and exact a
strategic plan of execution, which involved various workgroup meetings, TA calls, ECCO
requests and writing sessions. As a result, we were able to complete these tasks successfully
within our deadline. We have identified the intervening variables and contributing factors and
where the communities they have the greatest impact germane to accessibility, perceived risk,
and parental involvement.
Phase 5 (Needs Assessment) was characterized by similar challenges faced in phase 4 as they
were interrelated. The Needs Assessment report is a summation of the work we have done thus
far. Phase four methodology comprised a significant portion of the Needs Assessment report
therefore writing it as we were still analyzing the data was not an ideal process. Again, timing
and scheduling of the various phases within the GASPS process should take into account these
potential barriers. In an effort to overcome the challenges, we again, worked as a team, dividing
up the various components, and scheduling team meetings to review and reflect as we headed
toward the deadline, proved to be a successful plan of action.
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VII. APPENDICES
Appendix B
Secondary Data Collection Log
Phase 2 GASPS
Provider: Street Smart Youth Project
Community: 30311, 30331, 30318
Focus of data collection effort
(overarching question to be
answered)
Data Source
Summary of findings:
(if website indicate link)
Website, School disciplinary
records, local jurisdiction/local
law enforcement agency etc.
Drinking behavior in Adamsville
30311
Target population
Young Middle School
Age range, grade
level, ethnicity/race
etc.
6-8th grade
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5.4% of the students reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. The
average age of onset of alcohol use was 10. 74.5% of the students felt
alcohol was harmful. 62.9% reported their peers would disapprove if
they used alcohol. 78.1% of the student disagreed with the statement
that it is easy to access alcohol. 78.2% of the students said their parents
would disapprove if they used alcohol. Students reported two common
places where they consume alcohol, home 11.9% and a friend’s house
11.7%. The majority of students 98.5% reported did not engage in
binge drinking in the past 30 days. 66.5% of the students reported
having received alcohol, tobacco and other drugs education within the
last school year.
Initiation age of drinking among
middle and high school students in
Fulton County
Georgia Student Health Survey
2011-2012
6th-12th grade level
Average age of onset for students in grades 6th-12th was 13 years of
age.
The amount of alcohol consumed by
middle school students in Fulton
County School Systems?
2011-2012
6th-8th grade
Middle school students (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) reported 30 day use at,
1.33%, 2.21%, and 2.67%, respectively. These results show a low
consumption percentage among middle school students throughout
Fulton County.
high school students in Fulton County
School
2011-2012
9-12th grade
Students in the 12th grade had the highest reported 30 day use; of the
2,552 12th grade students (31.5%) used alcohol in the past 30 days
followed by 11th graders at 23.7%. The group that reported the median
scores was 9th and 10th grade students with, 3.99% and 7.45%.
Access to alcohol in Fulton County
School
2011-2012
6th-12th grade
68.7% of middle school students reported that it is not easy to access
alcohol. However, 32.1% of high school students reported it is not easy
to get alcohol. It is possible high school students are accessing alcohol
from older friends. Studies have reported students are accessing alcohol
from their home, parents or another adult aged 21 or older.
Drinking behavior-binge drinking in
Fulton County School
2011-2012
6th-12th grade
98.4% of middle school students and 89.8% of high school students did
not engage in binge drinking in the last 30 days.
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Access to alcohol
Who needs liquor stores when
parents will do? The importance
of social sources of alcohol
among young urban teens.
Preventive Medicine 44 (2007)
471–476
11-14 year
The article examined the different sources access of alcohol to young
adolescents over time in a poor urban area of Chicago. The target
population was African American, Caucasians, and Latinos. The
students entered into the study in the 6th and were followed to 8th grade.
The results showed parents were the common source of access to
students in the 6th grade. The two year follow-up showed the students
continued to receive alcohol from their parents but also received
alcohol from another adult 21 years of older. Additional education on
the dangers of underage drinking and the consequences for both parent
and youth is vital for addressing this concern.
Drinking behavior in Georgia among
high school students
Trends in the Prevalence of
Alcohol Use National YRBS:
1991–2011.
9th-12th grade
The average age of onset from 1991-1999 was 13 among students in
grade 9th-12th ranging from 31.1% to 32.9%. There was steady decrease
from 1999-2011 ranging from 32.2% to 20.5% for age of onset. The
results are similar for binge drinking (five or more drinks within a
couple of hours on one day). 1991-1991 ranged from 31.3%- 31.5%.
The results showed a decreased from 1999-2011 ranging from 31.5% to
21.9%.
12 yr and older
Overall, GA was categorized as dry (low amount of alcohol
consumption compared to other states) based on the percentage of
individuals reporting 5+ drinking day in the past month. This grouping
was the lowest among the 3 groups (wet, moderate and dry). However
this group did show an increase in beer consumption when compared
with the other two groups (moderate and wet).
6-8th grade
alcohol was harmful. 62.9% reported their peers would disapprove if
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
(YRBS) CDC
Alcohol consumption in Georgia
Categorizing US State Drinking
Practices and Consumption
Trends. International Journal of
Environmental Research and
Public Health, 2010, 7, 269-283
Drinking behavior in Adamsville
30311
Young Middle School
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last school year.
among youth and young adults
Adolescent Behavioral Health
in Georgia 2009: A short report
from the office of applied
studies
12-25
Between 2008 and 2009, 13.5% of 12-17 adolescences reported alcohol
use in the past 30 days. Among 18-25 year olds a larger percentage
(58.2%) reporting using alcohol in the past 30 days.
NSDUH
Between 2008 and 2009, 7.0% of 12-17 years olds reported binge
drinking in the past 30 days. Among the age group of 18-25, 36.4%
reporting binge drinking in the past 30 days.
studies
12-20
24.2% of 12-20 youth and young adults reported using alcohol in the
past 30 day. 14.9% reporting binge drinking in the past 30 days.
12-25
In 2002-2003, 15.1% of youth and young adults reported aged 12-17
reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. When compared to those who
reported alcohol use in the past 30 days in 2008-2009 there were no
significant difference, 13.5%.
NSDUH
State Estimates of Substance
Use and Mental Disorders from
the 2008-2009
National Surveys on Drug Use
and Health
In 2002-2003, 52.2% of the young adults aged 18-25 reported alcohol
use in the past 30 days. There was a significant difference among 18-25
reporting alcohol use in the past 30 days, 58.2% in 2008-2009.
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Among the age group12-17 reporting for binge drinking in the past 30
days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 8.20% and
6.97%, respectively.
Among the age group 18-25 reporting for binge drinking in the past 30
days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 33.7 and 36.4%,
respectively.
High school drinking behavior: age of
onset and binge drinking in Georgia
Georgia 2011 and United States
2011 Results
9th-12th grade
17.5% of students reported binge having five or more drinks of alcohol
in a row within a couple of hours on at least 1 day.
40.9% obtained the alcohol from another person and 23.0% reporting
having their first drink at the age of 13.
Youth Online: High School
YRBS
CDC
answered)
Data Source
Fulton County
Target population
2011-2012
Age range, grade
level,
ethnicity/race etc.
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age.
Drinking behavior in English Park
30331
Harper-Archer Middle School
6-8th grade
average age of onset of alcohol use was 12. The majority of students
64.4% felt alcohol was harmful. 60.3% reported their peers would
disapprove if they used alcohol. 84.7% of the student disagreed with
the statement that it is easy to access alcohol. 67.4% of the students
said their parents would disapprove if they used alcohol. Students
reported two common places where they consume alcohol, home
7.6% and a friend’s house 6.1%. The majority of students 97.2%
reported did not engage in binge drinking in the past 30 days. 61.6%
of the students reported having received alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs education within the last school year.
2011-2012
6th-8th grade
Fulton County.
School
2011-2012
9-12th grade
followed by 11th graders at 23.7%. The group that reported the
median scores was 9th and 10th grade students with, 3.99% and
7.45%.
School
2011-2012
6th-12th grade
alcohol. However, 32.1% of high school students reported it is not
easy to get alcohol. It is possible high school students are accessing
alcohol from older friends. Studies have reported students are
accessing alcohol from their home, parents or another adult aged 21
or older.
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2011-2012
6th-12th grade
98.4% of middle school students and 89.8% of high school students
did not engage in binge drinking in the last 30 days.
Access to alcohol
parents will do? The
importance of social sources of
alcohol among young urban
teens. Preventive Medicine 44
(2007) 471–476
11-14 year
students entered into the study in the 6th and were followed to 8th
grade. The results showed parents were the common source of access
to students in the 6th grade. The two year follow-up showed the
students continued to receive alcohol from their parents but also
received alcohol from another adult 21 years of older. Additional
education on the dangers of underage drinking and the consequences
for both parent and youth is vital for addressing this concern.
1991–2011.
9th-12th grade
grade 9th-12th ranging from 31.1% to 32.9%. There was steady
decrease from 1999-2011 ranging from 32.2% to 20.5% for age of
onset. The results are similar for binge drinking (five or more drinks
within a couple of hours on one day). 1991-1991 ranged from
31.3%- 31.5%. The results showed a decreased from 1999-2011
ranging from 31.5% to 21.9%.
12 yr and older
individuals reporting 5+ drinking day in the past month. This
grouping was the lowest among the 3 groups (wet, moderate and
dry). However this group did show an increase in beer consumption
when compared with the other two groups (moderate and wet).
(YRBS) CDC
Categorizing US State
Drinking Practices and
Consumption
Trends. International Journal
of
Public Health, 2010, 7, 269-
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283
Drinking behavior in English Park
30331
Harper-Archer Middle School
6-8th grade
average age of onset of alcohol use was 12. The majority of students
64.4% felt alcohol was harmful. 60.3% reported their peers would
disapprove if they used alcohol. 84.7% of the student disagreed with
the statement that it is easy to access alcohol. 67.4% of the students
said their parents would disapprove if they used alcohol. Students
reported two common places where they consume alcohol, home
7.6% and a friend’s house 6.1%. The majority of students 97.2%
reported did not engage in binge drinking in the past 30 days. 61.6%
of the students reported having received alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs education within the last school year.
in Georgia 2009: A short
report from the office of
applied studies
12-25
Between 2008 and 2009, 13.5% of 12-17 adolescences reported
alcohol use in the past 30 days. Among 18-25 year olds a larger
percentage (58.2%) reporting using alcohol in the past 30 days.
NSDUH
in Georgia 2009: A short
report from the office of
applied studies
12-20
NSDUH
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Use and Mental Disorders
from the 2008-2009
12-25
reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. When compared to those
who reported alcohol use in the past 30 days in 2008-2009 there were
no significant difference, 13.5%.
and Health
In 2002-2003, 52.2% of the young adults aged 18-25 reported
alcohol use in the past 30 days. There was a significant difference
among 18-25 reporting alcohol use in the past 30 days, 58.2% in
2008-2009.
Among the age group12-17 reporting for binge drinking in the past
30 days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 8.20% and
Among the age group 18-25 reporting for binge drinking in the past
30 days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 33.7 and
Georgia 2011 and United
States 2011 Results
9th-12th grade
17.5% of students reported binge having five or more drinks of
alcohol in a row within a couple of hours on at least 1 day.
YRBS
CDC
:
Data Source
Target population
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answered)
Drinking behavior in English
Ave/Vine City 30318
Coretta Scott King Young
Women's Academy
Age range, grade
level, ethnicity/race
etc.
6-8 grade
6.3% (21) of the students reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. The
alcohol was harmful.74.6% reported their peers would disapprove if
last school year.
Middle School
Fulton County
2011-2012
age.
2011-2012
6th-8th grade
Fulton County.
School
2011-2012
9-12th grade
followed by 11th graders at 23.7%. The group that reported the median
scores was 9th and 10th grade students with, 3.99% and 7.45%.
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School
2011-2012
6th-12th grade
alcohol. However, 32.1% of high school students reported it is not easy
to get alcohol. It is possible high school students are accessing alcohol
from older friends. Studies have reported students are accessing alcohol
from their home, parents or another adult aged 21 or older.
2011-2012
6th-12th grade
98.4% of middle school students and 89.8% of high school students did
not engage in binge drinking in the last 30 days.
Access to alcohol
parents will do? The importance
of social sources of alcohol
among young urban teens.
Preventive Medicine 44 (2007)
471–476
11-14 year
students entered into the study in the 6th and were followed to 8th grade.
The results showed parents were the common source of access to
students in the 6th grade. The two year follow-up showed the students
continued to receive alcohol from their parents but also received
alcohol from another adult 21 years of older. Additional education on
the dangers of underage drinking and the consequences for both parent
and youth is vital for addressing this concern.
1991–2011.
9th-12th grade
grade 9th-12th ranging from 31.1% to 32.9%. There was steady decrease
from 1999-2011 ranging from 32.2% to 20.5% for age of onset. The
results are similar for binge drinking (five or more drinks within a
couple of hours on one day). 1991-1991 ranged from 31.3%- 31.5%.
The results showed a decreased from 1999-2011 ranging from 31.5% to
21.9%.
12 yr and older
individuals reporting 5+ drinking day in the past month. This grouping
was the lowest among the 3 groups (wet, moderate and dry). However
(YRBS) CDC
Categorizing US State Drinking
Practices and Consumption
42
Trends. International Journal of
this group did show an increase in beer consumption when compared
with the other two groups (moderate and wet).
Public Health, 2010, 7, 269-283
Drinking behavior in English
Ave/Vine City 30318
Coretta Scott King Young
Women's Academy
6-8 grade
6.3% (21) of the students reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. The
alcohol was harmful.74.6% reported their peers would disapprove if
last school year.
12-25
Between 2008 and 2009, 13.5% of 12-17 adolescences reported alcohol
use in the past 30 days. Among 18-25 year olds a larger percentage
(58.2%) reporting using alcohol in the past 30 days.
Middle School
studies
NSDUH
studies
12-20
NSDUH
43
Use and Mental Disorders from
the 2008-2009
12-25
reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. When compared to those who
reported alcohol use in the past 30 days in 2008-2009 there were no
significant difference, 13.5%.
and Health
In 2002-2003, 52.2% of the young adults aged 18-25 reported alcohol
use in the past 30 days. There was a significant difference among 18-25
reporting alcohol use in the past 30 days, 58.2% in 2008-2009.
Among the age group12-17 reporting for binge drinking in the past 30
days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 8.20% and
Among the age group 18-25 reporting for binge drinking in the past 30
days was similar for both 2002-2003 and 2008-2009, 33.7 and 36.4%,
respectively.
Georgia 2011 and United States
2011 Results
9th-12th grade
17.5% of students reported binge having five or more drinks of alcohol
in a row within a couple of hours on at least 1 day.
YRBS
CDC
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Appendix F
Organizational Prevention Infrastructure Assessment
Instructions: This organizational infrastructure assessment should be completed by the Project Coordinator with the
input of the Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup (CPAW). Questions pertaining to the CPAW should be answered
for each CPAW formed under your contract. Only one assessment, per contract, should be submitted by or before
October 1, 2012.
Human Resources
1. What staffing is in place? What are each staff member’s responsibilities under the GASPS contract?
Monique Terrell- Executive Director/ Co- Project Coordinator- Administrative oversight/compliance/program coordination and
design/supervision (FT) - hours vary by demand of contract deliverables
Troy Vaughan- Project Coordinator(FT)- 30 hours weekly
Tamica Moon- Outreach Coordinator- community events, creation of collaborative partnerships, and program coordination.(PT/contract), varies
from 10 -20 hrs weekly.
Yahazia Odelia- Program Manager- program coordination and management (PT/salary), 10 hours weekly.
Zuri Murphy- Evaluator- evaluation, data analysis, compliance(PT/contract), 5- 10 hours weekly.
Mecca Donaldson- Accountant, fiscal reporting and fiduciary administration (PT/contract), 5 hours weekly.
Cobb CSB- Fiscal Agent- administration, contract compliance, fiscal oversight (PT(contract), hours vary.
English Avenue Neighborhood Association- Collaborative Partner (contract), hours vary.
2. How many CPAWs have you formed? 1
a) Which communities do your CPAW serve? 30318, 30311, 30331
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b) How many members currently serve on the different CPAW workgroups?
•
•
•
Epidemiology Workgroup 2
Program & Operations Workgroup 7
Evaluation & Sustainability Workgroup 4
c) Are there any additional members that should be added to any of these groups? We are in need of more
epidemiological members to serve on the CPAW. The Emory workgroup was actively working on an
internal evaluation at Street Smart part-time but due to school semester schedules and other
obligations their participation was not ongoing. Collaborations of this kind are useful but time sensitive
and time- limited. We are actively recruiting members to serve on the epidemiological work group.
d)
Who are your partners or key stakeholders? How do they interact with the staff and/or CPAW? English Ave
Neighborhood Association, Forward Promise, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Atlanta Police
Athletic League, Learn-to-Grow, Heart Coalition, Towns Elementary Parent Resource, Center, Global Health
Communications, Young Adult Guidance Center, AGAPE, Sister Love, Atlanta City Parks and Recreation,
Young Adult Guidance Center, Project Connect, and Khemit. They all facilitate program delivery pertaining
to substance abuse, HIV prevention, and early intervention initiatives.
Structure and Processes
1. In the CPAW, is there a leadership role? Yes, the Project Coordinator and Executive Director serve as leaders
within the CPAW.
2. What is the decision-making process of your CPAW? The Project Coordinator and Executive Director organize
the leadership but delegate certain roles and responsibilities for the purposes of satisfying the directives
of the GASPS. We utilize CPAW meetings to gauge interest, extract feedback, brainstorm certain ideas, and
facilitate shared resources.
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Technical Resources
1. What is your staff’s/CPAW prevention knowledge and skills? We have various skills sets represented in the
CPAW. Martha Scherzer(public policy) and Heather Saul(evaluation), Tamica Moon(public health with a
community emphasis) and Troy Vaughan have Masters of Public Health(public health communications);
Zuri Murphy is a licensed Masters level Social Worker(evaluation); Monique Terrell has a Doctorate in
Clinical Psychology(Strategic planning, program design, supervision); Joyce Grangent has a Bachelors
degree(substance abuse recovery, permanent housing, and training); DeMarcus Peters has a Juris
Doctor(community activism/revitalization/project coordination); and Yahazia holds a Bachelors degree in
Social Service(program management). We also have community members, Juanita Wallace (Public Safety
and community organizing) and Wisdom Mingo(parent advocate).
2.
3. What is your staff’s/CPAW experience in data collection and analysis? During Phase 1 & 2 of the Georgia
Strategic Prevention System process, members of our CPAW went out into their designated communities
to collect data on alcohol accessibility and promotion from law enforcement (police and security officers)
and alcohol retailers.
CPAW members with a background in evaluation and data collection worked in collaboration with
members who were skilled community activists/organizers with oversight and design led by CPAW
members who have a background in program design and administration. This created a dynamic process
where each workgroup within the CPAW created an infrastructure which propelled the process toward
completion.
Cultural Competency
1. Do you have any agency policies in place around cultural competency? Is there any accountability in place? Yes,
we are looking to expand our non-discrimination policy to include cultural competency. Currently, we
have a Non discrimination policy which reads as follows:
Street Smart Youth Project, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination in employment
decisions including application, hiring, termination, promotion and/or transfer will be tolerated based on
race, color, religion, sex or national origin as established by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. SSYP will not
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discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or any protected category. In addition, SSYP will not
tolerate employment discrimination based on age, veteran status or any other protected category or
against any qualified individual with a disability as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1992.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SSYP will provide “reasonable accommodations”
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodations must be specified verbally or in writing and
provided to the Executive Director for review with the Board of Directors to ensure that provision of such
accommodations would not impose an “undue hardship” on the agency. If the accommodations are
deemed reasonable and impose no undue hardship and provided the employee is otherwise qualified to
perform the essential duties and assignment connected the job, SSYP will comply as outlined by the ADA.
Notices regarding compliance with employment laws are to be posted in
plain view of all
employees as required by law. These notices summarize the rights of employees, employers and provide
contact information for government entities responsible for implementation of the laws
Any employees, including supervisors and executive staff, involved in discriminatory practices will be
subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
We feel compelled to enhance the existing policy to include a cultural competency component. Both PC
and ED have attended trainings and invited CPAW members to attend as well. The CPAW has agreed to
support and facilitate the adoption of the new policy when it is incorporated into the existing policies and
procedures.
2. Do you provide training for your staff and/or CPAW? Yes, staff members are afforded training opportunities to
enhance their cultural and professional competencies for the enhancement of work performance and
delivery. For every CPAW member we have provided a power point presentation of the GASPS process
(see attachment).
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Fiscal Resources
1. How do you manage the contract budget? Fiscal oversight is provided by our staff Accountant, Mecca
Donaldson, in collaboration with our Fiscal Agent Cobb and Douglas County Community Services Board.
We have aligned our expenditures with the initial budget which was approved in the fiscal year 2012
contract. Although, this has been a challenge due to the unknown elements which do not allow for actual
programmatic expenditures.
2. Do you receive any in-kind resources? Yes, we receive donated computer tech support and training of our
interns. We have received in- kind donations for social media and advertising as well. Moreover, we have
also received volunteer resources and donations from various partner organizations. Our current space is
donated by the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation.
Material Resources
1. Please describe your office space. Our office space is within a community recreational center which is
located in the heart of one of the communities we serve (English Park). We have the necessary office
space and equipment needed to effectively carry out the prime directives of our grant. One of the
challenges of our current space is the restrictive hours of operation due to the in-kind nature of the facility
by Atlanta Parks and Recreation. Due to this fact we are looking to possibly expand and/or relocate our
operations.
2. Please describe the office equipment that is available to your staff. Our office space is equipped with everything
necessary to run the day-to-day operations of the organizations. This includes computers, printers, fax
machines, and phone lines. All the equipment housed within our office are in satisfactory – good working
condition. We are in need of more upgraded computers, high capacity printer, as well as furniture related
to more effective programming.
3. Do you have a regular location for holding meetings? Yes, our office space
is where we conduct the day-to-day operations of our organization also serves as our regular meeting
location for all CPAW/staff meetings.
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Gaps
1. Please define any gaps in your prevention infrastructure. Retention of CPAW members has been an ongoing
challenge; also we need to add part-time contractors who can potentially provide supplemental and
consistent assistance. We are making sure that the people who are in the CPAW GASPS process are privy
to prevention trainings as they come up which is our way of creating more buy-in. Lastly, we endeavor to
strengthen infrastructure by creating more meaningful partnerships with organizations, community
members, policy makers whilst emphasizing the concept of cultural competency and sustainability
throughout.
2. Please identify a plan of action to resolve any gaps. Refer to Appendix H
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Appendix G
Identifying Community Policies and Practices
SUMMARY OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Step One
Step Two
Identified Gaps
Geographic
Demographic
Funding
Local cultural
adaptations?
Explain what are
they?
Effectiveness
Local evaluation results available? (Y/N)
Check box if gap exists
Tested and found to be effective? (Y/N)
drinking among 18 – 25 year olds
g
drinking 9 – 20 year olds
List: Policy/Practice
Name
Reduce the early onset of alcohol
use among 9 – 20 year olds
Check box if Policy or
Practice addresses
one or more of the
GASPS goals.
Other gap
(please
explain)
No person knowingly or
X
intentionally shall act as an
X
Y
Individuals can potentially mislead
retailers and find other individuals to
accompany them to the bar to get a
pitcher.
x
n/a
n
X
X
Some bars will not sell an
individual a pitcher of beer
Identify any additional issues or
barriers.
N
X
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X
How can you
Underage individuals looking to
effectively
police this?
agent to purchase or
acquire any alcoholic
beverage for or on behalf
of a person under 21 years
of age;
Previously opened bottles X
of alcohol must be
transported in a vehicle’s
trunk where neither the
driver nor passengers have
access to the alcohol.
X
Y
N
Some vehicles still X
(due to back seat
accessibility to
the truck) allow
passengers in the
backseat to have
access to alcohol
stored in the
trunk.
In Georgia, spirits and
liquor must be purchased
in retail package stores.
Convenience stores and
grocery stores are only
permitted to sell wine and
beer.
X
Y
N
X
X
Y
Y
No person, directly or
through another person,
shall furnish, cause to be
furnished, or permit any
person in such person's
employ to furnish any
alcoholic beverage to any
person under twenty-one
X
Possibly effective for curtailing DUI’s
but does little to reduce binge drinkin
once driver and company arrive at
their destination.
X
X
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purchase alcohol will often times pay
someone of legal age to purchase on
their behalf. It has become an easy
way for underage drinkers to
circumvent this policy.
X
The alcohol
that is most
accessible and
cheapest for
individuals
living in low
income
communities.
Does not curtail over consumption of
alcohol or binge drinking. Over
saturation of convenience stores and
alcohol retailers in low income
neighborhoods make cheaper liquor
larger volume available.
implementatio Some parents allow access to alcohol
n
in the home, rationalizing the “I’d
rather they be safe under my roof
mentality”.
(21) years of age.
Prohibiting false
X
identification for obtaining
alcohol
X
Y
N
No person under twentyone (21) years of age shall
misrepresent his identity
or use any false
identification for the
purpose of purchasing or
obtaining any alcoholic
beverage.
X
Y
Y
X
Some retailers
scan ids so they
do not have to
worry about
encounter a fake
identification
card.
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X
Doesn’t
address false
statements
given to State
licensing
authorities.
X
Some retailers
are indifferent
regarding the
age of the
person
purchasing the
alcoholic
beverage.
Novelty fake ids are legal for sale and
appear to be real identification cards
Some use identification of a family
member or close friend.
Appendix G
Assessing Community Programs
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS
Step One
Step Two
Y
Community
providers
implement
programming
based on
culturally
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Geographic
Y
Demographic
X
Funding
Local evaluation results available? (Y/N)
X
Local cultural
adaptations?
Explain what are
they?
Effectiveness
Tested and found to be effective? (Y/N)
Check box if gap exists
among 18 – 25 year olds
The GA Underage Drinking Georgia
X
Department of
Prevention Initiative
Behavioral Health
and Developmental
Disabilities Division
of Addictive
Identified Gaps
drinking 9 – 20 year olds
List: Program Name
List: Provider
Agency/
Organization Name
among 9 – 20 year olds
Check box if
Program
addresses one or
more of the GASPS
goals.
X
Other
(please
explain)
Identify any additional issues
or barriers.
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implement this initiative,
although there may be a
greater need within the state.
Diseases office of
Prevention Services
Programs
competent and
sustainable
objectives.
The Georgia Responsible
Alcohol Sales & Service
(RASS) Program
Health
Communication,
Inc.
X
X
X
Y
Y
Save a Life Tour
LTG
X
X
X
Y
Y
“Dry” Party Themes
Applicable to
various
organizations
X
X
Y
Y
Environmental Scans
Various
organizations
X
X
Y
Stop Alcohol Under 21
Governor’s office
for Children and
Families
X
X
X
Y
Y
Ghost Out (Nat’l impaired
driving program)
Schools
X
X
X
Y
Y
Required for
select cities
X
X
Environment,
theme, mission,
or purpose may
change.
X
X
Alcohol density
varies in
communities.
Dependant on
X
locations. Many
programs are
making use of
“scare tactics” to
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X
Time constraints
X
Young
people may
still utilize
these
events to
drink in and
around the
environmen
t, therefore
much
oversight is
needed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Organizations have limited
resources and sometimes
reduced community buy- in
for what some consider:
superfluous interventions’.
Mostly geared toward teens
versus youth.
Time limited and may not
have long- term impact.
This national program focuses
influence
behavior change.
Targets High
School students
during National
Youth Drivers
Safety month.
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on traffic fatalities related to
impaired underage drinkers.
Appendix H
Workforce Development and Community Mobilization Action Plan
Instructions: Program Coordinators, in partnership with your CPAW, review training materials and the completed Organizational
Prevention Infrastructure Assessment (Appendix F) to devise an Action Plan. The action plan should address the gaps of your
organizational prevention infrastructure and strategies to mobilize your efforts to grow and retain your CPAW. Appendix H should be
submitted to your RPS by or before October 1, 2012.
Idea
Action
Date the action will Expected Result
be implemented
In progress
Creating more buy-in
Include CPAW
members on more
GASPS related
activities and
trainings.
More consistent
participation and buyin with respect to
GASPS activities and
CPAW meetings.
Expanding cultural
competency
Making cultural
competency an
inherent part of our
non-discrimination
policy. Also, allowing
staff/CPAW meetings
to attend trainings
focused on cultural
competencies.
In progress
Higher aptitude and
more proficient
application and
delivery of services.
Adding additional help
from
volunteers/students
Recruit graduates
students from Emory
University who are
enrolled in classes
that require field
work/external project
In progress
The ability to gather
and analyze data
quicker and more
effectively. Our
success will be
measured in the
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work.
Maintaining detailed
narratives of all
GASPS related
activities, trainings,
and events.
Expanding
Partnerships and
Collaborative Efforts
Collaborative input
and detailed
qualitative narratives
regarding all
MPR/MDS/training
records.
amount of additional
manpower and
output.
Ongoing
The ability to
centralize all
completed tasks in a
way that will facilitate
transitions in staffing
with less difficulty.
Investigating
Ongoing
external/addition
funding sources that
facilitate the execution
of increased
engagement from
community partners
and community
members.
Sustainability and
increased
effectiveness/impact
toward program
deliverables.
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Zip Code
Tool
Data Source
Data
Data
Timing and
Collection
Collectors
Location of
Methods
All
Law
Enforcement
MARTA Police
Law Enforcement
APD/Fulton Co. Sheriff
Office
Dept of Revenue
All
Retail
Data Collection
Emory
Evaluation Team
to assist with
collection of 30
key informant
surveys (10 from
each zip code)
Sonya
Emory
Evaluation Team
to assist with
collection
Sonya
Maesha
Task
Completed
Various locations in 3
target zip codes
Completed by May
30, 2012
target zip codes
Completed by May
30, 2012
target zip codes
Completed by May
30, 2012
Emiko
Jacquel
Maesha
Emiko
Jacquel
All
Alcohol
Promotion
Emory
Evaluation Team
to assist with
collection
Sonya
Maesha
Emiko
Jacquel
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Appendix AA- Data Collection Plan
30311
Age Specific
Surveys
•
•
•
9-17
years
old
18-25
26+
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
30331
Age Specific
Surveys
•
•
9-17
years
old
18-25
•
•
•
•
•
Adamsville
Recreation
Center
Allen Temple
Residential
Housing
Berean Church
Liquor Store
Hi/Lo Store
Hamilton
Holmes Train
Station
Douglas High
School
Miscellaneous
Churches/Barber
Shops and Hair
Salons
Cascade Family
Skate
Department of
Labor
Street Smart
Staff and
Volunteers
SSYP Program
Coordinator
Contacts are being
made to establish
dates for data
collection using weband paper based
surveys
4/13-6/20/12
Street Smart
Drop In Center
NPU- L
Starbucks on
Cascade
Agape
Publix on
Street Smart
Staff and
Volunteers
SSYP Program
Coordinator
Contacts are being
made to establish
dates for data
collection using weband paper based
4/13-6/20/12
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•
26 +
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
30318
Age Specific
Surveys
•
•
•
9-17
years
old
18-25
26 +
•
•
•
•
Cascade
Public Assistance
office on
Fairburn Road
Elizabeth Bible
Church
Elizabeth Baptist
Church
Cascade
Memorial
Benjamin Mays
Recreation
Centers
Towns
Elementary PTA
Web-based
survey with
Cascade Patch
Libraries
Neighborhood
Association for
various
communities
Camp Best
Friends
Young Adult
Guidance Center
Petro Gas
Station
Race Trak Gas
Station
New Life
Covenant Church
surveys
Data collected
for this zip code
by English
Avenue
Community
Collaborative
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English Avenue
Community
Collaborative
(EACC) under the
leadership of
Demarcus Peters
To be determined by 5/20-6/20/12
data collection leader
elected by EACC
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
English Avenue
Community
Collaborative
English Avenue
Neighborhood
Association
Street
Canvassing
English Park
Coretta Scott
King Leadership
Academy
Jackson
Memorial
Church
Football Games
Local clubs
JobCorp
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APPENDIX BB- Survey Tracking LOG
9-17
18-25
26+
Male 94
37
55
1
Female 54
28
26
0
65 (131)
81(131)
36 (100)
90 (Batch 1) + 69 (Batch 2)+ 74(Batch
3)+147(Batch 4)= 380 of 362(+18)
9-17
18-25
26+
Notes
Male 73
40
21
12
Female 72
43
23
6
83 (133)
44 (133)
18 (100)
30311
Total:
69 (362)
30318
Total:
145 (366)
63
Notes
41 (Batch 1) + 25 (Batch 2) +138(Batch
3) +145 (Batch 4) = 349 of 366(+17)
9-17
18-25
26+
Male 40
0
40
0
Female 46
0
46
0
0 (133)
86 (133)
0 (100)
30331
Total:
86 (366)
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Notes
129 (Batch 1) + 102 (Batch 2) +85(Batch
3)+ 86 (Batch 4) = 402 of 366(+36)
Appendix E
Observational Data Analysis Guidance Document: 30311, 30318, 30331
Provider: ______Street Smart Youth Project
Community: ______30311_____
Law Enforcement
Review and answer these questions with at least three CPAW or Coalition link members:
PERCEPTIONS: Aligns with questions 1, 2 & 3 of GASPS Law Enforcement Survey
Q 1. What alcohol-related problems do you see in the community?
Officer # 1 “Too many liquor stores in the city. Too easy access to alcohol”
Officer # 2 “Underage drinking”
Officer # 3 “An overabundance of liquor stores”
Officer # 4 “DUI”
Officer # 5 “ DUI situations. Officers pulling over drivers”
Q2. What factors do you believe are causing these problems?
Officer # 1 “Lack of jobs & alcohol as an escape”
Officer # 2 “inappropriate sales”
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Officer # 3 ”not enough jobs”
Officer # 4 “DUI”
Q 3. Where (if any) are the “hot spots” of alcohol-related problems or offenses? (List any areas of town, streets, etc.)
Officer # 1 “All areas zone 1,2,3,4”
Officer # 2 “English Ave, Vine City, the Bluff”
Officer # 3 “City Wide”
Officer # 4 “Buckhead”
Officer # 5 “More towards Atlanta vs this current location”
Using the Law Enforcement surveys gathered in your assigned community, complete the charts Part I and II.
A. What problems do you see?
B. Any information provided about where the population is obtaining the alcohol?
C.Were there any Hotspots (specific Locations)?
D. Were any populations identified?
E. Do any of the problems mentioned align with the three GASPS goals, if so what are they?
List the Themes you see here:
When completing parts I and II, the numbers should correspond.
Part I.
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A. What problem(s)
do you see?
B. Any information
provided about
where the population
is obtaining the
alcohol?
C. Where any
Hotspots mentioned?
(Locations)
D. Were any
populations
identified?
E. GASPS
Goal / No
1.Officer #1 indicated
that there are too
many liquor stores
and there is easy
access to alcohol
Liquor stores
All areas, Zone 1,2,3,4
n/a
Goal 2
2.Officer #2 indicated
that underage
drinking was the
problem
n/a
English Park, Vine City,
The Bluff
n/a
Goal 2
3. Officer #3
indicated that there
was an over
abundance of liquor
stores
n/a
City wide
n/a
Goal 2
4. Officer # 4 simply
indicated DUI as a
problem
n/a
Buck head
n/a
Goal 2
5.Officer #5 DUI
n/a
Atlanta
n/a
Goal 2
6.
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Part II.
What factors or causes were related to these problems in the community?
Give an Explanation: (why was this problem happening)
Example:
Youth drink at house parties because their parents let them.
1. Based on the surveys we gleaned that lack of jobs, poor economy, and easy access were the
biggest factors affecting alcohol consumption in this community.
2. There seems to be an abundance of liquor stores in this community, making it virtually
impossible to miss an opportunity to purchase alcohol
3. Low cost of alcohol
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Resources: (Questions 4 & 5 GASPS Law
Enforcement Survey)
4.
5.
7.
Q 4. Are any officers assigned
specifically to alcohol-related issues or
offenses in the community?
8.
Officer # 1”Yes”
9.
Officer # 2”unsure”
10.
Officer # 3 “Yes”
11.
Officer # 4 “Yes”
12.
Officer # 5 “No”
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13.
14.
Q 5. What special training do officers
receive in order to deal with alcoholrelated Offense?
15.
Officer # 1 “DUI training”
Officer # 2 “DUI training”
Officer # 3 : “Field Sobriety training”
Officer # 4 “DUI Detection and field sobriety tests”
Officer # 5 “Taught how to verbally deescalate situations. Recognize all the physical signs of someone under the influence”
With your CPAW, review answers for questions 3 and 4 then answer the following questions:
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Consider Question # 4:
How many indicated “YES”
How many indicated “NO”
Which was the greater number?
3
1
Yes
What can you infer about the difference (what are your thoughts)?
With this particular group of officers, DUI training is specific to their
assignments and their patrols are tasked with controlling the DUI problem. They recognize that drinking is an issue however DUI is the focus of
their task force. They recognize that in addition to DUI related issues, underage binge drinking is a growing concern.
Consider Question #5:
What specialized training did the officers receive
that answered “Yes” to question number 5 list?
DUI trainings, and Vice Squad
.
Based on Questions 1 and 2 from the Law
Enforcement Survey, list what training you and
the CPAW think might be useful for law
enforcement:
The officers could benefit from additional training
on binge drinking prevention and how to
effectively mitigate alcohol related crimes,
particularly when they involve underage drinkers.
In addition, since officers will take it upon
themselves to provide individuals with prevention
and recovery resources, training on the available
resources in and around the would be helpful.
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Current Strategies: (Questions 6, 7, 8 & 9 GASPS Law Enforcement Survey)
Q. 6 Do you hold saturation patrols? □ Yes □ No If yes, how many were held in the last 12 months? Where were the saturation patrols held?
Officer # 1 “Yes. M.C.O.P.S. Location varies”
Officer # 2 “Yes M.C.O.P.S.”
Officer # 3 “Yes, locations vary depending on the needs of the community”
Officer # 4 “Yes, City wide”
Q. 7 Do you hold sobriety check points? □ Yes □ No If Yes, how many were held in the last 12 months?
Officer # 1 ”No”
Officer # 2 ”No”
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Officer # 4 “Yes, N/A, N/A”
Q.8 What type of judicial support do you receive in enforcing alcohol-related offenses?
Officer # 1 “DUI Courtroom”
Officer # 2 “DUI Court”
Officer # 3 “n/a”
Officer # 4 ”We work well together”
Officer # 5 “Full support related to alcohol related policies”
Q. 9 What else are law enforcement officers doing to reduce alcohol-related problems in the community?
Officer #1 “Increasing awareness”
Officer # 2 “Educating citizens”
Officer #3 blank
Officer #4 “Community patrols”
Officer # 5 “More presence from law enforcement”
Consider Questions 6, & 7
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With your CPAW tally the “YES” responses for each question and provide the total:
#6
#7
4
1
Which of the two strategies were used the most?
Saturation patrols were used more by the officers.
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Review the sub questions from Questions 6 and 7.
What are your thoughts about the level of intensity of these strategies? Very low intensity concerning alcohol prevention but moderate
to high intensity related to DUI prevention. Saturation patrols, unlike sobriety check points, are a primary directive for the officers and
something they use as a way of curtailing the DUI problem in the community. Additional training could be administered to include
prevention of binge drinking in the community. From a policy standpoint this could create a more comprehensive and robust alcohol
initiative to help officers tackle both underage binge drinking as well as DUI’s.
Based on the information gathered in the interviews provide any thoughts or considerations, what did you glean from these interview
responses:
Specific training germane to alcohol prevention is lacking for law enforcement personnel. Many of whom feel as though more attention is placed
on DUI and alcohol related arrests. There is zeal with this particular set of officers towards DUI prevention however there is very little attention
being placed on underage binge drinking and most of the officers are unsure as to how to deal with it.. These officers are members of tasks forces
and vice squads that deal with alcohol related crimes and issues.
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Make note of what other strategies are being conducted.
Alcohol Promotion
Using the data collected in the open ended section of your Promotion Assessment, have a discussion with your CPAW with the following guiding
questions. This activity is designed to help organize your data and make inferences from your findings.
*Detail of the guiding questions was derived from the Promotion and the Media slides (17&18) on Data Collection Webinar Highlights & Reminders PowerPoint)
Events
The table below is divided into 2 types of events, SPORTS and COMMUNITY. Answer the questions across for each event observed.
List the types of sporting events where alcohol
promotion occurred:
What types of promotional efforts were used?
i.e. Jumbo-tron ad, flyers,
1a.Sports events
1b.vendors
2a.concerts
2b.flyers
3a.holiday festivals
3b.flyers
4a.special events downtown
4b. signs/staff
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
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7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
List the types of community events that allowed
alcohol promotion:
1a.outdoor concerts
1b.flyers
2a. special events at parks
2b.staff
3a.
3b.
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
i.e. industry sponsorship, flyers
Media
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Traditional:
Considering Broadcast Mediums (radio/television) note:
When did the
List the specific
Type of show being
station/channel
broadcast while
promotion occur?
promotional
observed:
i.e. day of the
occurred.
week, time of day
i.e. top forty count
down, morning
show, political talk,
evening news,
sitcom
V-103
Music
countdown
How many
occurrences?
n/a
n/a
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What types
of alcohol
were being
promoted?
n/a
Considering Print Mediums note:
List the specific name How was alcohol
promoted (article,
of the published
advertisement,
medium and in
parenthesis note the coupon)?
type of medium:
Jet (magazine)
Advertisement
Where and the size of
promotional effort
(section of the paper)
back
How many
occurrences?
once
What types of
alcohol were
being
promoted?
Hennessey
Electronic/Social:
•
Upon observation which website yielded the most alcohol promotions (Facebook, Twitter, other)?
o
n/a
Did these promotional efforts originate from the website owner, user comment postings or paid ads from the alcohol
industry? n/a
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Locations
The table below is divided into 2 types of locations – RETAIL SHOPS and BARS/EATERIES. Answer the questions across for each event observed.
What kind of stores promoted alcohol?
Where were promotions placed?
1a.gas stations
1b.inside/outside signs
2a. convenient stores
2b.inside signs
3a.package stores
3b.inside/outside signs
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
What kind of bars/ restaurants?
i.e. windows, in store sale signs, table tents, menu
inserts, waiter suggested
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1a.strip clubs
1b.inside signs
2a.sports bars
2b.table top displays
3a.local taverns
3b.inside signs, and posters
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
Environmental
Considering the billboards in your community:
*Note – You may need to gather the EPI portion of your CPAW to help research the statistics for the last column.
Where was the
What type of alcohol
Who do you believe the Approximately how
billboard located?
was being promoted?
billboard was targeting? many people will
view this billboard in
a month’s time?
Hint – try checking
with the sales
department of
billboard
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owner/parent
company
To help narrow down potential problem promotional areas in your community:
With your CPAW infer the environments where there are high frequencies of alcohol promotion. Answer the following questions based on each
of the observed locations listed on the Alcohol Promotion Assessment.:
•
For the location/medium where you selected “Yes” which had the most occurrences of alcohol promotion in your community?
Package stores and convenient stores
o
Now based on your answer the questions on inverted triangle below (sentence doesn’t read well)
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o
According to the observational data collected in our community alcohol promotion geared towards local income areas
occurred the most often in the convenient stores with beer being the most promoted product.
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Provider: __Street Smart Youth Project
Community: ______30318______
Law Enforcement
Officer #1 “Citizens that operate vehicles while under the influence of alcohol”
Officer #2 “Drinking in Public, Public intoxication, Alcohol related crimes”
Officer #3 “Addiction, Abuse, theft”
Officer#4 “Every call is related to Alcohol”
Officer #5 “Fights, Arguments, More Violence”
Officer #1 “Economics/Lack of Jobs”
Officer #2 “Stores serving to over intoxicated individuals”
Officer #3 “Bad habits, learned habits, some kind of family problem or money problem where alcohol is used to suppress
emotions”
Officer#4 “Cheap alcohol and alcohol stores on every corner”
Officer #5 “Alcohol consumption in large amounts – Alcohol package stores in lower income areas”
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Officer #1 “Zone 1 Atlanta The Bluff”
Officer #2 “3 Joseph E. Lowery – Joseph E. Boone from Northside Dr. to Chappell Rd”
Officer #3 “Zone 1, Zone 4 Westend, Zone 6 metropolitan”
Officer#4 “Everywhere in Zone 1”
Officer #5 “Donald Lee Hallowell – Joseph E. Boone – Joseph Lowery”
Part I.
A. What problem(s)
do you see?
B. Any information
provided about
is obtaining the
alcohol?
C. Where any
Hotspots mentioned?
(Locations)
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D. Were any
populations
identified?
E. GASPS
Goal / No
1.Officer #1 says
citizens that operate
vehicles while under
the influence
n/a
Zones 1, The Bluff,
n/a
Goal 2
2.Officer # 2 says
drinking in public and
public intoxication is
a problem as well as
alcohol related
crimes
Stores that serve
alcohol particularly
stores that serve
people who are
already intoxicated
3 Joseph E. Lowery,
Joseph E. Boone from
Northside Dr. to
Chappell Rd.
n/a
Goal 2
3.Officer #3 says
addiction, abuse, and
theft are the
problems
n/a
Zone 1, Zone 4, West
end, Zone 6
metropolitan
n/a
Goal 2
Officer #4 indicated
everywhere in zone 4
n/a
Goal 2
Donald Lee Hallowell,
Joseph E. Boone, and
Joseph E. Lowery
n/a
Goal 2
4.Officer # 4 says that Alcohol stores on
every call is related to every corner
alcohol
5. Officer # 5
indicated that fights,
arguments and
violence are the
problems
Alcohol package
stores in low income
areas
6.
7.
8.
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Part II.
Example:
Youth drink at house parties because their parents let them.
1. The economy
2. Multiple liquor stores in the neighborhoods
3. Low education
4.Cheap cost
5.
6
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Enforcement Survey)
7.
8.
10.
11.
Officer #1 “No”
12.
Officer #2 “Yes, Quality of life units”
13.
Officer #3 “No”
14.
Officer #4 “No”
15.
Officer #5 “No”
9.
Q 5. What special training do officers receive in order to deal with alcohol-related Offense?
Officer #1 “Not much”
Officer #2 “None”
Officer #4 “Basic sobriety test”
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1
4
NO
What can you infer about the difference (what are your thoughts)? The officers expressed that they have witnessed drunk and disorderly
conduct from individuals in these specific communities who were under the influence. They pointed out in their surveys that the areas they have
been assigned are replete with significant a amount of alcohol related activity however their patrol does not specifically target alcohol related
issues.
Based on what was indicated in the surveys,
outside of a basic field sobriety test, the officers
did not receive any special training that would be
relevant to alcohol prevention. There was no
mention of specific trainings that were provided to
the officers to prevent alcohol binge drinking in
the aforementioned hotspots.
.
enforcement:
Based on the results from the surveys, not only is
there a lack of education in the community but
also within the law enforcement. The CPAW does
not know if special training exists for binge
drinking, alcohol dependence, and excessive
usage. Training relevant to these concerns would
be useful for law enforcement. The following
website lists potential alcohol prevention
resources for law enforcement:
www.whitehouse.gov
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Q. 6 Do you hold saturation patrols? □ Yes □ No If yes, how many were held in the last 12 months? Where were the saturation patrols held?
Officer #1 “Yes, 5 within the last 12 months. Check Point”
Officer #2 “No”
Officer #3 “No”
Officer #4 “No”
Officer #5 “No”
Officer #1 “No”
Officer #2 “No”
Officer #3 “I have not haven’t done a sobriety check point yet”
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Officer #4 “No”
Officer #5 “No”
Officer #1 “Yes, 5 within the last 12 months. Check Point”
Officer #2 “Minimal”
Officer #5 “Unknown”
Officer #1 “DUI training but not many officers are interested”
Officer #2 “Arresting and if not dump out beer and liquor found being drunk in public”
Officer #3 “Giving the people who abuse the number to get help or the number is given to friends or family members who care”
Officer #5 “Patrolling”
#6
#7
1
0
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Only one officer indicated that he held a saturation patrol
•
What are your thoughts about the level of intensity of these strategies? The level of intensity related to sobriety check points and
saturation patrols is almost nonexistent. The officers in this community are not given the directive to hold sobriety check points as a
part of their normal routine. Only one officer indicated that he had held a sobriety check yet.
responses: Specific training germane to alcohol prevention is lacking with law enforcement personnel. Many of whom feel as though more
attention is placed on DUI and alcohol related arrests. There is some level of apathy present in the surveys on the part of the officers who were
surveyed. Many feel like they are powerless to make the change and/or it is not their job to fix.
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Based on the surveys some officers are offered DUI training, however it does not include alcohol
prevention. Most officers just make arrests. Other officers take it upon themselves to offer some help
in the form of alcohol abuse numbers and resources intoxicated individuals can utilize to get help.
Also some officers may talk with certain family members and recommend they seek help for their
loved one. Based on what a couple of the surveys indicated, the officers did acknowledge that their
patrol areas were inundated with individuals who abuse alcohol and binge drink and though they are
not given specific training or instructions on how to effectively mitigate this issue they do recognize
that it is a problem that is affecting the community.
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Alcohol Promotion
Events
promotion occurred:
1a.college sports events
1b.vendors
2a.holiday festivals
2b.flyers
3a.events downtown
3b.signs
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
i.e. Jumbo-tron ad, flyers,
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10a.
10b.
alcohol promotion:
1a.festivals
1b.signs
2a.park concerts
2b. staff promoting products
3a.
3b.
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
i.e. industry sponsorship, flyers
Media
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Traditional:
When did the
List the specific
Type of show being
station/channel
broadcast while
promotion occur?
promotional
observed:
i.e. day of the
occurred.
week, time of day
down, morning
evening news,
sitcom
97.5
Morning
countdown
How many
occurrences?
n/a
n/a
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What types
of alcohol
were being
promoted?
n/a
How was alcohol
List the specific
promoted (article,
name of the
advertisement,
published medium
and in parenthesis
coupon)?
note the type of
medium:
Men’s health
(magazine)
n/a
Where and the size
of promotional effort
(section of the
paper)
How many
occurrences?
n/a
n/a
Electronic/Social:
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What types of
alcohol were
being
promoted?
n/a
•
o
n/a
industry? n/a
Locations
i
1a.grocery store
1b.inside on walls
2a.liquor stores
2b.outside /inside signage
3a.local bars
3b.outside/inside signage
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
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10a.
10b.
1a.sports bar/restaurant
1b. inside signs
2a.strip clubs
2b.inside signs
3a.
3b.
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
Environmental
Where was the
billboard located?
was being promoted?
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a month’s time?
Hint – try checking
with the sales
department of
billboard
owner/parent
company
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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•
Convenient stores
o
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o
According to the observational data collected in our community alcohol promotion geared towards local residents occurred
the most often in/on convenient stores with Beer and Wine being the most promoted product.
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Provider: __Street Smart Youth Project
Community: ______30331______
Law Enforcement
Investigator: “Binge drinking”
Security: “Excessive drinking leading to drunkenness and stealing and disrespect”
Security/Patrol: “People can’t handle their liquor. Younger crowd destroy stuff. Disruptive behavior”
Security/Owner: “Over consumption”
Security: “Drunk people + bad health”
Investigator: “Lack of education, poor man mentality, always trying to find a reason to celebrate”
Security/Patrol: “Absenteeism, absent father, 1 parent households. Getting with the wrong crowds, turn to drugs and alcohol as a coping
mechanism”
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Security/Owner: “Peer Pressure”
Investigator: “weed is our problem, our kids + elders”
Security: “English Park, The gas stations”
Security/Patrol: “Downtown Atlanta, The Underground, Central Station. Disorderly conduct from the younger crowd”
Security/Owner: “Package stores/cheaper alcohol”
Part I.
A. What problem(s)
do you see?
B. Any information
provided about
is obtaining the
alcohol?
C. Where any
Hotspots mentioned?
(Locations)
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D. Were any
populations
identified?
E. GASPS
Goal / No
1. Recruit indicated
that there was too
much alcohol usage
and dependence.
n/a
Unknown
n/a
Goal 2
2. Security indicated
that excessive
drinking leading to
drunkenness,
stealing, and
disrespect.
n/a
English Park and the
gas stations
n/a
Goal 2
3. Investigator
indicated binge
drinking as the
problem.
n/a
Kids and elders
Kids and Elders
Goal 2
4.Security/Owner
Package stores
Package stores
Younger crowd
(no age indicated)
Goal 2
5. Security/Patrol
n/a
Downtown Atlanta
n/a
Goal 2
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
Part II.
1. Peer Pressure
2. Absenteeism
3. Single parent households
4. Economy
5.Over consumption
6
7.
8.
9.
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Enforcement Survey)
10.
11.
13.
14.
Investigator: “No”
15.
Security: “No”
12.
Security/Patrol: “Street H.E.A.T.”
Security/Owner “No”
Q 5. What special training do officers receive in order to deal with alcohol-related Offense?
Security: “Yes”
Investigator: “Mandate training”
Security/Patrol: “Take classes about how to deal with intoxicated individuals”
Security/Owner: “No”
1
3
NO
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What can you infer about the difference (what are your thoughts)?
with excessive alcohol use (binge drinking).
Atlanta officers are not specifically assigned to communities inundated
enforcement:
Based on the results from the surveys, not only is
there a lack of education in the community but
also from the law enforcement as well. The CPAW
does not know if special training exists for binge
The investigator indicated that they received
drinking, alcohol dependence, and excessive
mandated training but were not specific about
usage. Training relevant to these concerns would
what that training entailed. It is possible that
Atlanta officers could have received Operation Zero be useful for law enforcement. The following
website lists potential alcohol prevention
Tolerance training in December. Security patrol
resources for law enforcement:
indicated that he was aware of “STREET H.E.A.T.”
www.whitehouse.gov
He wasn’t sure what the acronym is but he knew
that part of their tasks was to crackdown on
D.U.I.’s and alcohol related crimes.
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Q. 6 Do you hold saturation patrols? □
X Yes □ No If yes, how many were held in the last 12 months? Where were the saturation patrols held?
The security guard, security patrol, security/owner, nor investigator gave answers to this question.
Recruit: “Yes” (Officer did not indicate a specific location)
Investigator: “No”
Recruit: “Yes”. Officer did not indicate a specific number.
Security: “No”
Security/Patrol: “Yes” 100+
Security/Owner: “No”
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Investigator: “Not targeted like that, like DUI’s. DUI’s get more attention”
Security: “support with actual arrest”
Recruit: “Very little accountability”
Security/Patrol: “The county supports, sets up neighborhood watch programs”
Security/Owner: “Strong Police presence”
Security: “Arrest with drinking and driving. Enforce ID”
Investigator: “nothing not their job!”
Security/Patrol: “Minimize close out time for bars, stop alcohol sales past a certain time. Enforce legal age for drinking”
Security/Owner: “Making sure they are visible”
#6
#7
1
1
Arresting and enforcing ID requirements pursuant to the law.
•
What are your thoughts about the level of intensity of these strategies? Very low intensity. There was limited data for these questions
because the information was not readily available to the officers at the time of the survey. Upon further investigation this information
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was also not available on the Atlanta Police Department website.
____________________
responses: Specific training germane to alcohol prevention is lacking with law enforcement personnel. Many of whom feel as though more
attention is placed on DUI and alcohol related arrests. There is some level of apathy present in the surveys on the part of the officers who were
surveyed. Many feel like they are powerless to make the change and/or it is not their job to fix.
Other than the aforementioned strategies related to DUI stops and enforcement of ID, there were no
other alcohol prevention strategies listed. Some officers actually take it upon themselves to arrest
individuals who binge drink in public and also enforce ID. Another possible explanation for the lack of
strategies is that some officers are not concerned and are indifferent to the problem. Others feel that
the problem is bigger than them or it is not directly part of their job.
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Alcohol Promotion
Events
promotion occurred:
1a. basketball games
1b. flyers
2a. football games
2b. staff workers
3a. outside park activities
3b. vendors
4a. concerts
4b.vendors
5a.downtown festivals
5b. vendors, flyers
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
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10a.
10b.
alcohol promotion:
1a.basketball games
1b. flyers
2a.football games
2b. staff workers
3a.outside park activities
3b.
4a.concerts
4b.
5a.downtown festivals
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
Media
Traditional:
Type of show being
When did the
List the specific
broadcast while
station/channel
promotion occur?
How many
occurrences?
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What types
of alcohol
observed:
promotional
occurred.
i.e. day of the
week, time of day
were being
promoted?
down, morning
evening news,
sitcom
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Afternoon
List the specific
How alcohol was
name of the
promoted (article,
Friday
Where and the size
of promotional effort
None
How many
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None
What types of
alcohol were
published medium
and in parenthesis
note the type of
medium:
Ebony
(magazine)
advertisement, and
coupon)?
Advertisement
(section of the
paper)
occurrences?
Back
1
being
promoted?
Whisky
Electronic/Social:
•
o
N/A
industry? N/A
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Locations
1a. Package stores
1b.inside
2a.Convernient stores
2b. Neon lights on the outside
3a. Gas stations
3b. inside signs
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
1a.adult lounges
1b. on the windows
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2a.sports bars
2b.signs
3a.sushi bars
3b.table top signs
4a.
4b.
5a.
5b.
6a.
6b.
7a.
7b.
8a.
8b.
9a.
9b.
10a.
10b.
Environmental
Where was the
billboard located?
was being promoted?
a month’s time?
n/a
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•
Lower income area convenient stores
o
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o
According to the observational data collected in our community alcohol promotion geared towards local disenfranchised
individuals occurred the most often in/on convenient stores, package stores, and strip clubs with beer and hard liquor being
the most promoted product.
Appendix E1 – Retail Establishments Analysis Tool (Please see Excel Spreadsheet Attachment)
Appendix I – Needs Assessment Data Analysis Worksheet (Please see Excel Spreadsheet attachment)
Appendix J – Goal 1: IV&CF Prioritization Worksheet
Goal 1 – Reduce the early onset of alcohol use among 9-20 year olds.
Part 1 – Justification and Impact Scores
1.
2.
Using the Goal 1 tab from the data analysis worksheet, identify the communities that demonstrate a high need for each contributing factor and
answer each of the summary questions. The high need groups may differ for each contributing factor.
Next, on a scale of 0-7, give an Impact Score for each contributing factor.
INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL
Age of Initial Use
High Need Communities : _Adamsville (A), English Ave (EA)_________
A high number of Black Male and Female youth tried alcohol
Based on the information gathered for Age of Initial
for the first time before they were 21: 14% before age 12 in
Use, what are the concerns you see about Age of
Initial use that might contribute to the early onset of Adamsville, 29% before age 17 in English Ave. We gave it an
impact score of 6 because of the common and alarming
alcohol use among 9-20 year olds? Justify your
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response.
themes and associated with people’s perception of underage
drinking.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that the Age of Initial use among 9-20 year
olds impact your community?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
Past Month Use
High Need Communities : _EA_________
Over the past month high numbers of Black Males are
Based on the information gathered for Past Month
drinking 3- 10 days per month. Youth from ages 9-17 are
Use, what are the concerns about past month use
drinking 10+ days per month as often as youth over age 18.
that might contribute to the early onset of alcohol
We gave it a score of 7 based on an increased usage and
use among 9-20 year olds? Justify your response.
knowledge of people’s knowledge of underage drinking.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that past month use among 9-20 year olds
impact your community?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
SOCIAL AVAILABILITY
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Major Impact
6
7
X
Provision to Minors
High Need Communities : _English Park (EP), A, EA_________
There is easy access to alcohol for all three communities.
Based on the information gathered for provision to
Specifically for 13-20 in A, 13-17 in EA, and for all ages under
minors, what are the concerns about provision to
21 in EP. We gave this an impact score of 7 due to a high
minors that might contribute to the early onset of
social availability of alcohol to 9-20 yr old youth.
response.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that the onset of alcohol use among 9-20
year olds is impacted by provision to minors?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Availability of Unsupervised Places to Drink
High Need Communities : __EA-________
Based on the information gathered for availability of
unsupervised Places to drink, what are the concerns
about availability of unsupervised places to drink that
might contribute to the early onset of alcohol use
among 9-20 year olds? Justify your response.
Youth were driving while drinking which is a serious
and deadly practice that, based on the data, youth
are no properly supervised or monitored. These is
critical as it related to accessibility, hence we gave it
an impact score of 7.
year olds is impacted by availability of unsupervised places to drink?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
x
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home
High Need Communities : ____EA______
Based on the information gathered for Lack of
Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home,
what are the concerns about Lack of Parental
Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home that might
contribute to the early onset of alcohol use among 920 year olds? Justify your response.
13-17 year olds have had easy access to alcohol in
the home. These translates into little regulation,
convenience, and lack of supervision. This, based on
collective decision from our CPAW, deserves an
impact score of 6.
year olds is impacted by Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
Shoulder Tapping
High Need Communities : __N/A________
Based on the information gathered for Shoulder
Tapping, what are the concerns about Shoulder
Tapping that might contribute to the early onset of
There were no significant findings for shoulder
tapping.
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response.
year olds is impacted by Shoulder Tapping?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NORMS
Youth’s Perception Peer Norms
High Need Communities : __A________
Based on the information gathered for Youth’s
Perception Peer Norms, what are the concerns
about Youth’s Perception Peer Norms that might
For all ages, a moderate to high number of youth
have peers who drink. This speaks to the culture of
drinking and its acceptability. We gave this an impact
score of 5.
year olds is impacted by Youth’s Perception Peer Norms?
Mark the
appropriate
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
X
Youth’s Perception on Parental Acceptance
High Need Communities : ____A______
Based on the information gathered for Youth’s
Perception on Parental Acceptance, what are the
concerns about Youth’s Perception on Parental
Acceptance that might contribute to the early onset
of alcohol use among 9-20 year olds? Justify your
response.
Youth ages 13+ indicate that a moderate to high number of
parents in their community allow alcohol at parties.
year olds is impacted by Youth’s Perception on Parental Acceptance?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
X
5
Major Impact
6
7
Cultural Acceptability
High Need Communities : _______EP, EA- ___________
Based on the information gathered for Cultural
In English Park it was acceptable to drink at home
celebrations among ages 9-25, and 35+. In English
Acceptability, what are the concerns about Cultural
Ave
the ages were 13-25.
Acceptability that might contribute to the early onset
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response.
year olds is impacted by Cultural Acceptability?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Parental Involvement
High Need Communities : ___EA_______
Based on the information gathered for Parental
Involvement, what are the concerns about Parental
Involvement that might contribute to the early onset
response.
EA shows a high need for increased parental involvement
across all age groups when it comes to discussing drugs and
alcohol.
year olds is impacted by Parental Involvement?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
X
on the goal.
PERCEPTION OF RISK
Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties
High Need Communities : __EP________
Based on the information gathered for Low
Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties, what are the
concerns about Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or
Penalties that might contribute to the early onset of
response.
Based on Police response, youth English Park are least likely to
associate risk with alcohol offenses. We gave this a score of 7
due to the low perceived risk of arrest.
year olds is impacted by Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Associated Intervening Variable:
Other:
High Need Communities : __________
Based on the information gathered for Other:
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Major Impact
6
7
X
_____________ what are the concerns that might
year olds is impacted by Other: ______________________?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
Other:
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
Part 2 –Prioritization of Contributing Factors
1. In the first column, write in the high need community scenario identified for each contributing factor.
2. In the second column, write the score your CPAW assigned to indicate the impact that this contributing factor has on the goal.
3. Using your ‘Sort’ feature in Word, you will re-organize the chart, first by High Need Communities and second by Score. This will allow
you to see similar High Need Community scenarios together. (Optional)
4. In the spaces allocated for Other, you are allowed to use other contributing factors that may have emerged as high need throughout the
data collection process (i.e. moonshine).
CF #
Contributing Factors and Intervening Variables
1.
Initial Use – Individual Level (IL)
2.
Past Month Use – Individual Level (IL)
3.
Provision to Minors – Social Availability (SA)
4.
Availability of Unsupervised Places to Drink – Social Availability
High Need
Communities
A, EA
Score
EA
7
A, EA, EP
7
EA
7
EA
6
N/A
0
A
5
A
3
6
(SA)
5.
Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home –
Social Availability (SA)
6.
Shoulder Tapping – Social Availability (SA)
7.
Youth’s Perception Peer Norms – Social and Community Norms
(SCN)
8.
Youth’s Perception on Parental Acceptance – Social and
Community Norms (SCN)
9.
Cultural Acceptability – Social and Community Norms (SCN)
EP, EA
7
10.
Parental Involvement – Social and Community Norms (SCN)
EA
7
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11.
Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties – Perception of Risk (*)
(LPR)
12.
Other: (also indicate associated IV)
13.
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Part 3 – Ranking the High Need Scenarios
1. In the space provided, write in the High Need Community Scenarios you identified (i.e. A,B,E).
2. For this step, refer to the chart above. List the contributing factor number (CF#) and the intervening variable abbreviation that is associated with
the High Need scenario and has assigned an Impact Score of 4 or higher.
3. Based on the Impact Score, rank from highest to lowest the contributing factors that scored 4 or higher. A rank of 1 indicates a greater priority
based on the data.
4. The High Need Community Scenario that meets the following criteria may be considered for Provider Goal Selection:
A. A maximum of three (3) intervening variables:
i. Up to one individual level contributing factor (optional)
ii. At least two (2) intervening variables that has two (2) contributing factors associated, unless otherwise noted (*). This means two (2)
IVs other than Individual Level.
B. The ranked contributing factors and intervening variables demonstrates a high need for the majority of the communities surveyed.
5. If none of the scenarios meet the criteria, indicate this on the Provider Goal Justification Worksheet. You may also consult with your RPS/GSU
coaching team. If there are multiple scenarios that meet the criteria, then prepare to justify your selection on the Provider Goal Justification
Worksheet.
High Need Communities
Scenario 1 EA
High Need
Communities Scenario
2A
High Need
Communities
Scenario 3 A, EA
CF #
CF
#
C I
F V
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
I
V
Impact
Score
Rank
High Need
Communities
Scenario 4 EP, EA
Impact
Score
Rank
C
F
#
I
V
Impact
Score
Rank
6
1
9
S
C
N
7
1
#
2
IL
7
2
7
4
S
A
7
1
8
10
S
7
3
S
C
N
S
C
N
5
1
3
2
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N
S
A
5
6
4
High Need
5 A, EA, EP
High Need
6 EP
High Need
Communities
Scenario 7
C
F
#
IV
Impac
t
Score
Rank
C
F
#
IV
Impact
Score
Ra
nk
C
F
#
3
S
A
7
1
1
1
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7
1
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V
Impac
t Score
High Need
Communities
Scenario 8
Ran
k
C
F
#
I
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Impac
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Appendix K – Goal 2: IV&CF Prioritization Worksheet
Goal 2 – Reduce access to alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20 year olds
3.
4.
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INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
Current Binge Drinking
High Need Communities : ___English Ave_______
Based on the information gathered for Current Binge
Drinking, what are the concerns about Current Binge
Drinking that might contribute to access to alcohol
and binge drinking among 9-20 year olds? Justify
your response.
Binge drinking is relatively low in all communities
surveyed. As indicated in the spreadsheet none of
the communities presented evidence of binge
drinking however pursuant to the instructions we
chose English Ave and gave it a score of 1 because
there is obviously some level of drinking taking
place.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that Current Binge Drinking among 9-20 year
olds impact your community?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
X
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
Provision to Minors (CS 9-17 Q16/CS 18-25 Q21)
High Need Communities : __Adamsville, English Ave, & English Park ________
Based on the information gathered for Provision to
68% of minors in Adamsville 18-20 said it was “sort
Minors, what are the concerns about Provision to
of easy” or “very easy” for them to get alcohol
Minors that might contribute to access to alcohol
versus 50% in English Avenue and 59% in English
Park. We gave this a score of 6 because based on
your response.
the quantitative information it is clear that alcohol
is very accessible to the youth in these
communities. Various inlets of alcohol accessibility
exist via home, retail, and peers.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that access to alcohol and binge drinking
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Provision to Minors?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
RETAIL AVAILABILITY
Compliance with Minimum Drinking/Purchase Age Laws and Regulations
High Need Communities : __English Park________
Based on the information gathered for Compliance
with Minimum Drinking/Purchase Age Laws and
Regulations, what are the concerns about
Compliance with Minimum Drinking/Purchase Age
Laws and Regulations, that might contribute to
access to alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20 year
Only 50% of establishments surveyed had signage
explaining 21 and under alcohol laws. Lack of
compliance in this area may also indicate a lack of
compliance when it comes to selling to underage
youth. This issue clearly is not one sided. The
problem is exuberated a myriad of factors included
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olds? Justify your response.
minors, apathy on the part of law enforcement and
retail towards underage drinking
policies/regulations. For these reasons we gave it a
score of 7.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Compliance with Minimum Drinking/Purchase Age Laws and Regulations?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Outlet Density
High Need Communities : Adamsville, English Ave, & English Park
Based on the information gathered for Outlet
Within Fulton county there is a high volume of
Density, what are the concerns about Outlet Density alcohol retail outlets, and the data suggests that
that might contribute to access to alcohol and binge
30318 has the number of alcohol retail outlets
drinking among 9-20 year olds? Justify your
accounting for 10% (230 stores) of the 2364
response.
alcohol retail outlets located throughout Fulton
county. We are not sure exactly how much or less
our communities are represented in the 10%. In
addition, we only make inferences as to why the
previous year was significantly higher compared to
this most recent data.
Our other two designated communities 30311, and
30331 also showed a high density of alcohol retail
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outlets, 2% (58) and 3% (72) respectively. Our zip
code mapping analysis indicated all three zip codes
had more than 5 alcohol retail outlets within a 1-2
mile radius of middle and high schools. Based on
the information we have we chose to give this an
impact score of 7.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Outlet Density?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Product Placement
Major Impact
6
7
X
High Need Communities : English Avenue
Based on the information gathered for Product
Alcohol is for sale in front of a majority of the
Placement, what are the concerns about Product
establishments surveyed in English Avenue. This
Placement that might contribute to access to alcohol
may increase the culture of acceptability of
drinking among youth in English Ave which
your response.
increase the likelihood of underage drinking. A
score of 7 is indicative of a significant impact in the
English Ave communities based on the
quantitative information collected related to the
obvious product placement and strategic
marketing.
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among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Product Placement?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
X
Hours and Days of Retail Sale
High Need Communities : Adamsville
Based on the information gathered for Hours and
Days of Retail Sale, what are the concerns about
Hours and Days of Retail Sale that might contribute
to access to alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20
year olds? Justify your response.
In Adamsville, 73% of stores surveyed were open
20+ hours, and all were open 7 days /week. The
access to alcohol is very high in this community. If
we look at the general population overall these
numbers are daunting however with our target
population, 9-20yr olds, alcohol consumption
mainly happens after school and on the
weekends so the time influence is limited. For our
population we gave it a score of 5.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Hours and Days of Retail Sale?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
X
Major Impact
6
7
SOCIAL AVAILABILITY
Provision to Minors (CS 9-17 Q21/CS 18-25 Q22)
High Need Communities : English Park, Adamsville, English Avenue
Based on the information gathered for provision to
There is easy access to alcohol for all three
minors, what are the concerns about provision to
communities. If youth want to try it access is not
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minors that might contribute to access to alcohol and
binge drinking among 9-20 year olds? Justify your
response.
a barrier. Specifically for 18-20 year olds in
Adamsville, 13-17 year olds in English Ave and for
all ages under 21 in English Park. This receives an
impact score of 7 due to the high numbers of
consumption.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by provision to minors?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
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Major Impact
6
7
X
Availability of Unsupervised Places to Drink
High Need Communities : __ English Avenue ________
Based on the information gathered for availability of The majority of youth had not used alcohol in the
unsupervised Places to drink, what are the concerns past 30 days, but the numbers were highest for
about availability of unsupervised places to drink that
English Avenue. For those that did, they were
might contribute to access to alcohol and binge
age 13-20, with 13-17 reporting highest use. They
were usually drinking at home or at a friend's
response.
house. Lack of parental involvement is a major
contributor to heavy underage consumption of
alcohol.
year olds is impacted by availability of unsupervised places to drink?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home
High Need Communities : __English Avenue________
Based on the information gathered for Lack of
For ages 13 to 17, there are a high number of youth
Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home, in English Avenue who are drinking primarily at
what are the concerns about Lack of Parental
home. Easy access and lack of supervision may
Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home that might encourage binge drinking.
contribute to access to alcohol and binge drinking
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Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that the access to alcohol and binge drinking
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Shoulder Tapping
High Need Communities : ___ No high need communities identified _______
Based on the information gathered for Shoulder
Tapping, what are the concerns about Shoulder
Tapping that might contribute to access to alcohol
your response.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that the access to alcohol and binge drinking
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Shoulder Tapping?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
140
Major Impact
6
7
PERCEPTION OF RISK
Based on Police response, youth in English
Avenue are least likely to associate risk with
alcohol offenses. If there is no perception of risk
then there is little deterrence.
Penalties that might contribute to access to alcohol
your response.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
Perceived Harm of Drinking
High Need Communities ______English Park________________________________
Based on the information gathered for Perceived
Youth in English Park are more likely than other zip
codes to think drinking is not harmful (across all
Harm of Drinking, what are the concerns about
ages).
Perceived Harm of Drinking that might contribute to
access to alcohol and binge drinking among 9-20 year
olds? Justify your response.
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among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Perceived Harm of Drinking?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking
High Need Communities ________ English Park ______________________________
Youth in English Park are more likely than other zip
codes to think binge drinking isn’t harmful (across
Harm of Binge Drinking, what are the concerns
all ages) based on the quantitative survey data. We
about Perceived Harm of Drinking that might
gave this an impact score of 7 due to the low
perceived risk of harm.
among 9-20 year olds is impacted by Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
142
Major Impact
6
7
X
Other:
among 9-20 year? Justify your response.
among 9-20 year is impacted by Other: ______________________?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Other:
among 9-20 year? Justify your response.
143
Major Impact
6
7
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
9. In the spaces allocated for other, you are allowed to use other contributing factors that may have emerged as high need throughout the
CF#
3.
High Need
Contributing Factors and Intervening Variables
Score
Communities
Compliance with Minimum Drinking/Purchasing Age Laws and Regulations –
Retail Availability (RA)
144
EP
7
4.
Outlet Density – Retail Availability (RA)
A
7
7.
Provision to Minors – Social Availability (SA)
A, EA, EP
7
8.
Availability of Unsupervised Places to Drink – Social Availability (SA)
EA
7
9.
Lack of Parental Monitoring of Alcohol Supply in the Home – Social
EA
Availability (SA)
7
12.
Perceived Harm of Drinking – Perception of Risk (LPR)
EP
7
13.
Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking – Perception of Risk (LPR)
EP
7
5.
Product Placement – Retail Availability (RA)
EA
7
2.
Provision to Minors – Individual Level (IL)
A, EA, EP
6
6.
Hours and Day of Retail Sale – Retail Availability (RA)
A
5
11.
Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties – Perception of Risk (LPR)
EA
5
1.
Current Binge Drinking – Individual Level (IL)
n/a
-
10.
Shoulder Tapping – Social Availability (SA)
n/a
-
14.
15.
145
based on the data.
Worksheet.
High Need Communities Scenario
1
EP
Scenario 2
EA
High Need
Communities
Scenario 3
A, EA, EP
CF #
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
CF #
IV
Impact
Score
R
a
n
k
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
R
a
n
k
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
13
LPR
7
1
11
5
4
2
IL
6
3
6
RA
5
1
12
LPR
7
2
5
7
3
7
2
RA
7
3
8
7
2
4
S
A
R
A
7
3
LP
R
R
A
S
A
7
1
146
High Need Communities Scenario
4
A
9
S
A
7
1
Scenario 5 New Merge
Community (EA), EA, EP,
A – (3,2,1)
High Need
6
High Need
7
High Need
8
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
CF
#
CF
#
CF
#
9
7
4
8
5
2
11
SA
SA
RA
SA
RA
IL
LPR
7
7
7
7
7
6
5
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
IV
Impact
Score
147
Rank
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
Appendix L – Goal 3: IV&CF Prioritization Worksheet
Goal 3 – Reduce Binge and Heavy Drinking among 18-25 year olds
5.
6.
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
Past Month Use
High Need Communities : ___English Avenue_______
Based on the information gathered for Past Month
Males and females are binge drinking here 1-6 days
per month; more so than in other zip codes. English
Use, what are the concerns about Past Month Use
Ave gets a score of 3 because they are on the low
that might contribute to binge and heavy drinking
end of binge drinking compared to the other zip
codes.
Based on the summary of data related to this contributing factor, to what degree does your CPAW believe that binge and heavy drinking among 18-25
year olds is impacted by Past Month Use?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
X
4
5
148
Major Impact
6
7
Current Binge Drinking
High Need Communities : ____English Avenue______
Based on the information gathered for Current Binge A small number of youth are binge drinking here 1-6
Drinking, what are the concerns about Current Binge days per month; more so than in other zip codes.
37% of this zip code qualified. This deserves a score
Drinking that might contribute to binge and heavy
of 4 due to the small impact.
response.
year olds is impacted by Current Binge Drinking?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Initial Age of Binge Drinking
High Need Communities : English Ave
Based on the information gathered for Initial Age of
Binge Drinking, what are the concerns about Initial
Age of Binge Drinking that might contribute to binge
and heavy drinking among 18-25 year olds? Justify
your response.
In Adamsville the majority of the participants
started binge drinking between the age range of
18-20 for African American males (27%) and
females (22%). In English Ave the majority of the
African American males started binge drinking
between the age range of 18-20 for African
American males (24%) and 21 and older for African
American females (32%). In English Park the
majority of the participants started binge drinking
between the age range of 18-20 for African
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American males (23%) and females (26%). Overall,
all three communities have high percentage for
underage binge drinking, except for the females in
English Ave that started at 21 and older and we as
CPAW feel this deserves an impact score of 7.
year olds is impacted by Initial Age of Binge Drinking?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
150
Major Impact
6
7
X
Binge Drinking and Driving
High Need Communities : Adamsville
Based on the information gathered for Binge
Drinking and Driving, what are the concerns about
Binge Drinking and Driving that might contribute to
binge and heavy drinking among 18-25 year olds?
Justify your response.
Adamsville has very high numbers of youth who are
drinking heavily and then driving. Due to the
potential risk of fatal car accidents we gave this an
impact score of 7.
year olds is impacted by Binge Drinking and Driving?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Drinking Habits
High Need Communities : __English Park, Adamsville________
Based on the information gathered for Drinking
English Park and Adamsville youth (to a lesser extent)
have poor habits. They don’t regulate their drinking
Habits, what are the concerns about Drinking Habits
which may increase the likelihood that they will
that might contribute to binge and heavy drinking
binge drink. We decided to give this an impact score
of 6 due to the continuation of socially acceptable
drinking habits and patterns of behavior.
year olds is impacted by Drinking Habits?
Mark the
No Impact
Major Impact
151
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
2
3
4
5
152
6
X
7
Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking
High Need Communities : __ English Park, Adamsville ________
English Park and Adamsville youth do not consider
binge drinking harmful. If they don’t consider it
Harm of Binge Drinking, what are the concerns
harmful the likelihood that they will accept
about Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking that might
binge/heavy drinking as normal may increase. It may
contribute to binge and heavy drinking among 18-25
also increase their likelihood to engage in these
behaviors. This we gave an impact score of 6 due to
the low perception of risk/harm.
year olds is impacted by Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
Perceived Harm of Heavy Drinking
High Need Communities : ___English Park_______
Harm of Heavy Drinking, what are the concerns
about Perceived Harm of Heavy Drinking that might
English Park youth do not consider binge drinking
harmful. If they don’t consider it harmful the
likelihood that they will accept binge/heavy drinking
as normal may increase,. It may also increase their
likelihood to engage in these behaviors. By this, we
indicate a score of 7.
year olds is impacted by Perceived Harm of Heavy Drinking?
153
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
154
Major Impact
6
7
X
Peer Norms
High Need Communities : Adamsville, English Avenue
Based on the information gathered for Peer Norms,
In both of these communities, drinking is
commonplace. The more normalized a behavior is,
what are the concerns about Peer Norms that might
contribute to binge and heavy drinking among 18-25 the more likely youth will participate. This we feel
deserves a score of 4. Impact on the low end.
year olds is impacted by Peer Norms?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
High Need Communities : English Avenue, English Park
In both of these communities, underage drinking is
considered acceptable at certain functions. The
more normalized a behavior is, the more likely youth
Acceptability that might contribute to binge and
will participate. This can have an impact on a youth
heavy drinking among 18-25 year olds? Justify your
starting to drink and later binge drink. Because of this
response.
we feel this deserves a score of 7.
Mark the
appropriate
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
155
Major Impact
6
7
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
X
156
ECONOMIC AVAILABILITY
Drink Pricing High Need Communities : __No high need communities identified________
Based on the information gathered for
These communities do not celebrate happy hours
due to the high availability of alcohol regularly.
Drink Pricing, what are the concerns about
There was insufficient data.
Drink Pricing that might contribute to binge and
response.
year olds is impacted by Drink Pricing?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
Container Pricing
Based on the information gathered for
In English Avenue stores, 83% of them have sales on
volume, 75% of them have sales on bulk buying, and
Container Pricing, what are the concerns about
92% of them are offering sales on all alcohol.
Container Pricing that might contribute to binge and
response.
year olds is impacted by Container Pricing?
Mark the
No Impact
Major Impact
157
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
2
3
4
5
158
6
7
X
PROMOTION
Local Alcohol Promotions
Based on the information gathered for Local Alcohol In English Avenue, 75% of stores had outside ads,
Promotions, what are the concerns about Local
92% with inside ads. Heavy marketing influences
Alcohol Promotions that might contribute to binge
heavy/binge drinking. This community is
and heavy drinking among 18-25 year olds? Justify
significantly higher than our other communities
your response.
which necessitates a score of
year olds is impacted by Local Alcohol Promotions?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement Practices
High Need Communities : _English Park, English Avenue, Adamsville_
Based on the information gathered for Law
Officers indicate that there isn’t a focus on
Enforcement Practices, what are the concerns about underage drinking and arrests and interventions are
primarily for DUIs. There are few legal
Law Enforcement Practices that might contribute to
consequences and that makes it easier to drink
binge and heavy drinking among 18-25 year olds?
more.
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year olds is impacted by Law Enforcement Practices?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
X
7
Saturation Patrols
High Need Communities : _Adamsville, English, Avenue, English Park_________
Based on the information gathered for Saturation
Saturation patrols are rare in all three communities.
The officers surveyed that they were not frequently
Patrols, what are the concerns about Saturation
ordered to perform saturation patrols by their
Patrols that might contribute to binge and heavy
commanding officers. Lack of saturation patrols may
give way to more under drinkers driving under the
response.
influence which can possibly lead to fatal outcomes.
For this reason we as a CPAW gave it this an impact
score of 6.
year olds is impacted by Saturation Patrols?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
160
Major Impact
6
X
7
Sobriety Check Points
High Need Communities : __No data available________
Based on the information gathered for Sobriety
Nobody answered this question.
Check Points, what are the concerns about Sobriety
Check Points that might contribute to binge and
response.
year olds is impacted by Sobriety Check Points?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
161
Major Impact
6
7
ID Checks High Need Communities : _____A, EA, EP_____________________
Based on the information gathered for ID Checks,
what are the concerns about ID Checks that might
The non-compliance ate was 10% out of 169
investigations. Our CPAW gave it an impact score of
3 because the impact was considered relatively low.
All three communities were selected because the
data does not break down non- rate by community.
year olds is impacted by ID Checks?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
X
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
Other:
Mark the
appropriate
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
162
Major Impact
6
7
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
Other:
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
contributing
factor has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
163
Major Impact
6
7
14. In the spaces allocated for other, you are allowed to use other contributing factors that may have emerged as high need throughout the
CF #
Contributing Factors and Intervening Variable
Communities
Score
1.
Past Month Use – Individual Level (IL)
EA
3
2.
Current Binge Drinking – Individual Level (IL)
EA
3
3.
Initial Age of Binge Drinking – Individual Level (IL)
N/A
0
4.
Binge Drinking and Driving – Individual Level (IL)
A
7
5.
Drinking Habits – Individual Level (IL)
EP, A
6
6.
Perceived Harm of Binge Drinking – Individual Level (IL)
EP, A
6
7.
Perceived Harm of Heavy Drinking – Individual Level (IL)
EP
7
8.
Peer Norms – Social and Community Norms (SCN)
A, EA
3
9.
Cultural Acceptability – Social and Community Norms
EA, EP
(SCN)
3
10.
Drink Pricing – Economic Availability (EA)
N/A
0
11.
Container Pricing – Economic Availability (EA)
EA
7
12.
Promotion – Local Alcohol Promotions (PR) (*)
EA
5
13.
Law Enforcement Practices – Enforcement (E)
EP, EA, A
3
14.
Saturation Patrols – Enforcement (E)
EP, EA, A
6
15.
Sobriety Check Points – Enforcement (E)
N/A
0
16.
ID Checks – Enforcement (E)
EP, EA, A
3
164
17.
18.
165
based on the data.
Worksheet.
High Need
1 EA
High Need
2 EP
High Need
3A
High Need
4 EP, A
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
CF
#
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
11
12
1
2
EA
PR
IL
IL
7
5
3
3
1
2
4
3
7
IL
7
1
4
IL
7
1
5
6
IL
IL
6
6
1
2
High Need
High Need
High Need
Communities
166
High Need
Communities
5 EA, EP
6 A, EA,
Scenario 7 EP, EA, A
Scenario 8
C
F
#
C
F
#
IV
Impac
t
Score
Ran
k
C
F
#
IV
Impac
t
Score
Ran
k
CF
#
I Impac
V t
Score
Ran
k
9
SC
N
3
1
8
SC
N
3
1
14
E 6
2
13
16
E 6
E 3
1
3
167
I
V
Impac
t
Score
Ran
k
Appendix M – Provider Goal Selection Justification Worksheet
N/A
CF #
IV
Impact
Rank
Score
Scenario Goal 1 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
Scenario Goal 1 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
Scenario Goal 2 N/A
Scenario Goal 2 N/A
CF
#
CF
#
New Merge Community (English Ave),
English Ave, English Park, Adamsville –
(3,2,1 criteria met)
CF #
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
9
7
4
8
5
2
11
SA
SA
RA
SA
RA
IL
LPR
7
7
7
7
7
6
5
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
N/A
CF #
IV
Impact
Rank
Score
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
Scenario Goal 3 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
IV
Impact
Score
Rank
Scenario Goal 3 N/A
CF
IV
Impact
Rank
#
Score
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Appendix N – 26 plus – Reduce Early Onset among 9-20
26 Plus – Reduce the Early Onset of Alcohol Use among 9-20 year olds
7.
8.
Using the 26+ tab from the data analysis worksheet, identify the communities that demonstrate a high need for each contributing factor and answer
each of the summary questions. The high need groups may differ for each contributing factor.
High Need Communities : _Adamsville_________
Based on data presented, African-Americans in the
Adamsville
community appear to be more acceptable
Acceptability that might contribute to the early onset of underage drinking. In light of the data we gave this
community an impact score of 4 due to the long
cultural history of apathy and acceptance of
response.
underage exposure to drinking, but also based on
low results in the data.
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
X
169
Major Impact
6
7
Adult Perception of Underage Drinking Problem
High Need Communities : ____Adamsville, English Ave______
Based on the information gathered for Adult
One of the most significant concerns related to adult
Perception of Underage Drinking Problem, what are perception of underage drinking is the lack of adults
understanding of the legal consequences associated
the concerns about Adult Perception of Underage
with underage drinking as well as the plethora of
Drinking that might contribute to the early onset of
adverse physical, emotional, and psychological
affects early onset can have on a child/adolescent.
response.
We gave this an impact score of 5 (data presented
small impact) because of the potential for further
complications that can come about due to early
onset of alcohol.
year olds is impacted by Adult Perception of Underage Drinking Problem?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
x
Major Impact
6
7
Adult Perception of Alcohol Availability to Persons Under 21
High Need Communities : _English Ave, Adamsville_________
The concerns germane to adult’s perception of
alcohol availability to underage drinkers are linked to
Perception of Alcohol Availability to Persons Under
21, what are the concerns about Adult Perception of a lack of understanding of the various modes of
access adolescents have to obtain alcohol. The
Alcohol Availability to Persons Under 21 that might
English Ave and Adamsville communities present
contribute to the early onset of alcohol use among 9- disturbing data related to adult’s perception of the
20 year olds? Justify your response.
availability of alcohol. Underage drinkers are in fact
obtaining alcohol unbeknownst to the adults on their
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community. We gave this an impact score of 7 due to
the lack of knowledge related to this ongoing
debilitating problem and it’s major impact.
year olds is impacted by Adult Perception of Alcohol Availability to Persons Under 21?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Adult Perception of Availability of Underage Drinking Locations
High Need Communities : English Ave, Adamsville, English Park__________
All three communities present disturbing data
related to underage drinking locations where
Perception of Availability of Underage Drinking
underage drinkers can illegal obtain alcohol.
Locations, what are the concerns about Adult
Locations meaning alcohol retailers who do not
Perception of Availability of Underage Drinking
check for ID, accessibility in the homes, and/or social
Locations that might contribute to the early onset of gatherings and celebrations. We gave this
community an impact score of 7 due to the severity
response.
of issue and its potential for other undesirable
outcomes.
year olds is impacted by Adult Perception of Availability of Underage Drinking Locations?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
171
Major Impact
6
7
X
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
Adult Drinking Behaviors
High Need Communities : _Adamsville, English Ave_________
Based on the survey results, Adamsville and English
Ave presented the highest impact related to adult
Drinking Behaviors, what are the concerns about
Adult Drinking Behaviors that might contribute to the drinking behaviors and attitudes towards public
intoxication and other alcohol related disturbances.
early onset of alcohol use among 9-20 year olds?
We gave this an impact score of 7 based on the
needs assessment survey results from our
participants.
year olds is impacted by Adult Drinking Behaviors?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
172
Major Impact
6
7
X
PERCEPTION OF RISK
High Need Communities : ________English Ave__
Penalties that might contribute to the early onset of
response.
Respondents indicated that law enforcement would
not likely to break up parties where underage
drinking was taking place. This potentiates low
perception of risk of arrest or any sort of penalty
from underage drinking. English Ave demonstrated
the high impact. Because of this we gave this an
impact score of 7 due to continued low perception.
year olds is impacted by Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties?
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
X
Other:
173
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
Major Impact
6
7
Other:
Mark the
appropriate
box to
indicate the
level of
impact this
variable has
on the goal.
0
1
No Impact
2
3
4
5
174
Major Impact
6
7
you to see similar High Need Community scenarios together.
19. In the spaces allocated for Other, you are allowed to use other contributing factors that may have emerged as high need throughout the
CF #
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Contributing Factors
Cultural Acceptability – Social and Community Norms (SCN)
Adult Perception of Underage Drinking Problem – Social
and Community Norms (SCN)
Adult Perception of Alcohol Availability to Persons Under 21
– Social and Community Norms (SCN)
Adult Perception of Availability of Underage Drinking
Locations – Social and Community Norms (SCN)
Adult Drinking Behaviors – Social and Community Norms
(SCN)
Low Perceived Risk of Arrest or Penalties – Perception of
Risk (LPR) (*)
7.
8.
Nigh Need
Communities
A
A, EA
A, EA
A, EA, EP
A, EA
EA
175
Score
4
5
7
7
7
7
176

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