GASPS Orientation slide set

1. Georgia Strategic Prevention System (GASPS)
Office of Prevention Services and Programs (OPSP)
Division of Addictive Diseases
Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
Statewide Alcohol Initiative
Orientation
December 2, 2011

2. Travis Fretwell
Division of Addictive Diseases,
Office of Prevention Services & Programs
Assistant Executive Director, Division of Addictive Diseases,
Director, Office of Prevention Services and Programs
Welcome!

3. 41
SAPTBG
Funded
Organization
s

4. Introduction of State Staff
Christopher Wood
Prevention Team Lead
Margie Irizarry
Epidemiologist
Tanisha Grimes
State Evaluator
Barbara Dorman
Executive Secretary
Kristie Burchett,
State Prevention Specialist Supervisor
Tamika Jonas,
Regional Specialist (Region 6)
Deanne Bergen,
Regional Specialist (Region 5)
Kim Fluellen,
Regional Specialist (Region 3)
Becky Croft,
Regional Specialist (Region 1)
Vacant (Region 2 & 6)

5. Statewide Contractors
 Georgia State University
 University of Georgia, Carl Vinson
Institute of Government

6. Vision & Mission Statement
Vision
Healthy fully realized Georgians living in
communities free of the debilitating effects of
substance use & abuse
Mission
To systematically implement a statewide multi-level
strategy that assists communities in developing and
implementing prevention programs and policies in
anticipation of and in response to its citizens

7. GA Prevention System
 Background
 New Direction
 Funded by the Office of Prevention Services and
Programs (OPSP), DAD, DBHDD
 Umbrella that provides centralized organization
to OPSP projects & initiatives
GASPS
/
Alcohol Initiative Other Substances
SPF SIG Prescription Drugs
SPF SPE

8. What is GA Strategic
Prevention System (GASPS)?
 A multilevel network-based system aimed to
prevent substance use and abuse and
promote healthy choices and lifestyle among
Georgians by implementing sustainable
evidence-based strategies (programs,
policies, and practices or EBPPP)

9. OVERVIEW
 Objectives of SAPTBG FY2011-12
 State selected goals
 Why focus solely on Alcohol
 GASPS initiative
 Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Model
 Public Health Model
 GASPS Design
 SPF SIG community (CPACS)

10. OVERVIEW
 Contract Overview
 SPF SIG community (Macon Safe Decisions)
 Georgia State University (GSU)
 TA & Support Services
 Evaluation
 SPF SIG community (Early Choices)
 Next Steps
 Closing Remarks

11. Objectives of SAPTBG
FY2011-12
 Objectives
 Statewide Alcohol Initiative
 Implement sustainable Evidence-based prevention
strategies (programs/practices/policies)
 Findings epidemiological/needs assessment data
 Research-based
 Align with state selected goals
 Target high need communities / high risk population
 Utilize SPF & Public Health Model
 Foster collaboration / build capacity & infrastructure
 Cultivate cultural competency

12. State Selected Goals
 Reduce the early onset of alcohol use
among 9-20 year olds
 Reduce access to alcohol and binge
drinking among 9-20 year olds
 Reduce binge & heavy drinking among
18-25 year olds.

13. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
 Most widely substance use among youth1
 Health Consequences (2001-2005)
 157 youth <21 died each year from alcohol-
related illness/injury
 46% of youth alcohol-attributable deaths were
due to motor-vehicle crashes
 34% of youth alcohol-attributable deaths were
due to homicide or suicide2
Sources:
1.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. Rockville, MD: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; 2007.
2.2001-2005 Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) Software, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/ardi.htm).

14.  Youth ages 9-20 use it more than any other
substance
 Average of 2,375 people in GA die from
alcohol-related injuries or illness each year
 3rd leading cause of death in GA
Source: 1. Youth Alcohol Use 2009 Georgia Data Summary. http://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/epi/cdiee/CDIEE%20Data%20Summaries%202009
/2009%20Alcohol%20Data%20Summary.pdf
Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?

15. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
 Youth alcohol use is also associated with
increased risk for:
 Physical assault
 Sexual assault
 Academic problems
 Tobacco use
 Drug use
 Unplanned and unprotected sexual activity
Source: Youth Alcohol Use 2010 Georgia Data Summaryhttp://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/epi/cdiee/CDIEE%20Data%20Summaries
%202010/YouthAlcoholUse2010.pdf

16. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
 Youth who consume alcohol are 5 times more
likely to become dependent on or abuse
alcohol than those who wait until 211
 Excessive alcohol use among youth is
associated with brain damage, intellectual
impairment, and memory problems2,3
Sources:
1. Hingson RW, Heeren T, Winter MR. Age at drinking onset and alcohol dependence: age at onset, duration, and severity. Pediatrics 2006;160:739–746
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. Rockville, MD: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; 2007.
3. Zeigler DW, Wang CC, Yoast RA, Dickinson BD, McCaffree MA, Robinowitz CB, Sterling ML. The neurocognitive effects of alcohol on adolescents
and college students. Preventive Medicine 2005 40: 23-32.

17. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
 Drinking Behaviors
 21% of GA HS students had first drink before age 13
 32% of GA MS & 68% HS students had one or more
alcoholic drinks at least once in their lifetime
 Approx 331,386 (34%) HS students had at least one
drink in the last 30 days
 Approx 181,634 (19%) GA HS students binge drink
(consuming five or more drinks at one time)
 Among GA HS who consumed alcohol:
 41% drank liquor rather than malt beverages
 17% beer
 14% other types of beverages (e.g. wine and wine coolers)
Source: 2009 Georgia Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey (http://health.state.ga.us/epi/cdiee/studenthealth.asp).

18. Binge drinking by grade level/age,
Georgia 2009
18
14
22 23
11
0
25
50
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Adults 18+*
Percent
Usual beverage type consumed by high school students,
Georgia 2009
41
17 17
14 12
0
25
50
Liquor Beer Malt
Beverages
Other
Beverages**
No Usual
Type
Percent
Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
*Binge drinking among adults is defined as five or more drinks per episode for men and four or more drinks
per episode for women**Other beverages include wine, wine coolers, and other types of alcoholic beverages.
Source: 2009 Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey (http://health.state.ga.us/epi/cdiee/studenthealth.asp).
2009 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (http://health.state.ga.us/epi/brfss/index.asp).

19. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
 Drinking & Driving
 ~ 66,953 (7%) HS reported driving & driving
 Among 12th graders, 12% reported driving after
consuming alcohol
 Youth Access to Alcohol
 36% of HS who reported alcohol use got it from
someone else
 Among HS who consumed alcohol, 82% did so at
their home or someone else’s home
Source: 2009 Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey (http://health.state.ga.us/epi/cdiee/studenthealth.asp).

20. Alcohol source for high school students,
Georgia 2009
36
24
9 9
22
0
25
50
Given to
Them
Gave
Someone
Money to
Buy
Took from
Store or
Family
Bought from
Store,
Restaurant,
or at Public
Event
Got Some
Other Way
Percent
*Other locations include public places, public events, in vehicles, and on school property.
Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
Source: 2009 Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey (http://health.state.ga.us/epi/cdiee/studenthealth.asp).

21. Lifetime Prevalence of Substance Use,
GA High School Students (YRBS 2005-2009)
73.2 73.6
67.9
56.1 56.9
49.2
38.7 38.1 36.6
14.9
11.4 11.6
8.3
6 5.96.4 4.9 4.65.3
7.7 6.5
4.3 2.4 3.84 3.9 4.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2005 2007 2009
Ever drank alcohol
Ever smoked cigarette
Ever smoked marijuana
Ever used glue, aerosol
spray cans, paints, or
sprays to get high
Ever used cocaine
Ever used
methamphetamine
Ever used ectasy
Ever used heroin
Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?

22. Current Use of Substance Use,
GA High School Students (YRBS 2005-2009)
39.9
37.7
34.3
20.8
19 18.818.9 19.6 18.317.2 18.6
16.9
3 2.6 2.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
2005 2007 2009
Drank alcohol during the past 30
days
Binge alcohol use (5 or more
drinks) in the last 30 days
Used marijuana during the past
30 days
Smoked cigarettes during the
past 30 days
Used cocaine during the past 30
days
Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?

23. Why Focus Solely on Alcohol?
First Time Substance Use,
GA High School Students (YRBS 2005-2009)
26.8
23.9
20.7
14.9 14.5
11.9
8.2 8.1 8
0
10
20
30
40
50
2005 2007 2009
Drank alcohol before age 13
Smoked before age 13
Tried Marijuana before age 13

24. Questions?

25. What is GA Strategic
Prevention System (GASPS)?
 Purpose
 Build capacity and infrastructure within:
 State
 Regions
 sub regions / communities
 By means of:
 key policy stakeholders and resources mobilization
 coalition and workforce development
 research infrastructure enhancement

26.  Purpose
 Systematically implement SPF model across the
state
 Implement strategies aimed at population level
change
 Comprehensive approach
 Inform policy development
 Increase funding opportunities
What is GA Strategic
Prevention System (GASPS)?

27. SAMHSA's/CSAP Strategic
Prevention Framework (SPF)

28. Profile population
needs, resources,
and readiness to
address needs and
gaps
Monitor, evaluate,
sustain, and improve
or replace those that
fail
Implement evidence-
based prevention
programs and
activities
Develop a
Comprehensive
Strategic Plan
Mobilize and/or build
capacity to address
needs
1.Assess
2.Build
Capacity
3.Plan4.Implement
5.Monitor,
Evaluate
SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention
Framework (SPF)

29. Public Health Model
 Population-based
 Focuses on preventing health problems and
promoting healthy living for whole groups of
people (e.g. age groups, communities)
 Multiple causal factors
or determinants that
influence problems
 Comprehensive
Action Plan
People
(Host)
Physical and
Social
Contexts
(Environment)
ATOD and
Related
Products
(Agent)

31. GASPS Design
 State
 Advisory Steering Committee (ASC)
 State Prevention Alliance Workgroup (SPAW)
 TA & Support Services
 Data Structure
 |
 Region*
 Regional Prevention Alliance Workgroup (RPAW)
 TA & Support Services
 Data Structure
 |
 Sub Region
 Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup (CPAW)
 TA & Support Services
 Data Structure

32. Purpose of CPAW
 The purpose of a local CPAW is to build
capacity and infrastructure within an
organization in a defined community as well
as work in partnership with other community
stakeholders to execute strategies to achieve
successful results through this grant program.

33. Establish Multidiscipline Workgroup
 Assemble Workgroup
Epi
Planning & Operation
Evaluation & Sustainability
Establish workgroup
procedures and operating
structure
Foster collaboration & active
communication to meet selected
goals & objectives

34. Epi Representative /Workgroup
 Purpose
 Participates in data collection, review, and analysis
 Assists with the development of a needs assessment report
 Gathers & analyzes data for decision making during the
implementation of the SPF model
 Reviews existing secondary or archival data sources
 Identifies gaps in existing data
 Membership
 Data-source representatives (e.g. university faculty) who are
knowledgeable in data collection, manipulation, and analysis.
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35. Planning & Operation
Representative / Workgroup
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Purpose
Assists with developing the action plan & other required reports
Helps to identify potential evidence-based strategies
Drives effective and efficient use of prevention resources
Develops and oversees operational procedures across system
Assists with resource planning & technical assistance needs
Look at community readiness
Membership
Programmatic staff, partners, other related field representatives

36. Evaluation & Sustainability
Representative / Workgroup
 Purpose
 Assists with the collection and monitoring of evaluation data
(Process & Outcomes)
 Assists the State and external evaluation team with
conducting and monitoring evaluation activities
 Assist with the collection and monitoring of NOMs data
utilizing two main database systems, the Database Builder
(DbB) and MDS.
 Membership
 Staff/ Partners knowledgeable, training, experience in
evaluation
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37. Mobilizing the CPAW
 Who in the community has training/experience in conducting needs
assessments, data collection and analysis? (e.g. Surveys, town hall
meetings)
 Who has training/experience in strategic planning, mobilizing
resources?
 Who has training/experience in evaluation, evaluation activities?
 Who has time and staff to complete these tasks within the next 10
months?
 Who is knowledgeable about the community?
 Who can help you to establish other valuable professional
relationships?
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38. Sustaining the CPAW
 Continue developing effective professional relationships
with your CPAW as they will:
 Serve as lead team for coordinating SPF process
 Provide guidance through the implementation of the SPF model
 Build capacity & develop Action Plan
 Assess community readiness
 Implement effective strategies
 evidence-based Programs, Policies, and Practices
 Assist with preparing reports
 Participate in program evaluation process
 Hold Workgroups together
 Internal linkages (membership agreements)
 External linkages (MOU/MOA)
 Active Participation
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39. CPAWs vs Coalition
 CPAW
 Focus on specific issue (GASPS goals & objectives)
 Working groups, doers
 Provide technical assistance
 Gathering data & information to support GASPS initiative
 May serve as coalition sub-committee
 The Coalition
 Often serve as decision-making body
 Focus on a variety of issues that impact local community
 Social
 Policy
 Health
 Comprise of representatives from different core sectors

40. Establishing Coalition
 Coalition should represent the demographics, cultural, ethnic,
and linguistic make-up of the community served.
 Youth (18 or younger)
 Parent
 Business
 Media
 School/ Universities
 Youth Serving Organization
 Law Enforcement
 Religious/Fraternal Organization
 Civic/Volunteer Groups
 Healthcare Professional
 State, local, or tribal governmental agency with expertise in the field of
substance abuse
 Other organization involved in reducing substance abuse

41.  Technical Assistance & Support Services
 TA/training/coaching system is a collaborative effort
between State Office, RPS & GSU
 Regional sites and target communities
 Technical assistance & support services modalities
 Face-to-face training
 Standing training sessions
 Face-to-face TA sessions
 Web-based or distance-based Training and TA sessions
 Face-to-face or distance-based coaching
 Online webpage www.ga-sps.org
GASPS Design

42.  Data structure
 Data Warehouse / Repository Database
 Provides a systemic mean to store, organize, manage, and analyze
huge amounts of data from multiple data sources efficiently
 Utilizes a unified technology platform across multiple agencies that
enables effective management information reporting from various
substance use prevention data systems across the state, regions, and
sub-regions
 Two main datasets would be used for this initiative:
 Minimum Data Set (MDS)
 Database Builder (DbB)
GASPS Design

43. Questions?

44. BREAK
15 Minutes

45. Yotin Srivanjarean, MPA
Director of Programs
Victoria Huynh
Program Coordinator
Amanda Luong
Program Administrative
Support
GEORGIA STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK
STATE INCENTIVE GRANT (GA SPF SIG)
PRIORITY: REDUCE ALCOHOL-RELATED TRAFFIC
CRASHES AND FATALITIES
PREPARED BY CENTER FOR PAN ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES,
INC. (CPACS)

46. Center for Pan Asian Community
Services, Inc.
CPACS mission is to create and deliver
culturally and linguistically competent
and comprehensive health & social
services.

50. •Population
•2010, Gwinnett County had a total population of 805,321
persons
•2010, 10.7% were A&PI
•Age
•Median age of Gwinnett residents is 34
29.1% of population under 18
6.8% over 65
•Language
•High rates of LEP Limited English Proficiency
•29% speaks a language other than English
•A& PI Sub-populations
•Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, & Chinese
Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13135.html
Gwinnett County

52. Prevent and reduce rate of alcohol-related
crashes and fatalities with in the Asian &
Pacific Islander community in Gwinnett
County.
PRIORITY AREA

53. Number of Alcohol Related Crashes
and Fatalities in Gwinnett County
Year Crashes Fatalities
2010 391 16
2009 416 5
2008 551 24
2007 653 17
Source: Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Traffic Safety and
Design

54. Alcohol-Related Crashes and
Fatalities in Gwinnett County

55. How to select strategies
• Needs Assessment Process
• Evidence-Based Strategies
• Best Fit
• Community Coalition Input

56. Intervening Variables
• Social & Community Norms
– Refer to the acceptability or unacceptability of
certain behaviors in a community
– Target Populations: 16-20 year olds and 21-34 year olds
• Enforcement & Adjudication
– Refers to the rules and regulations surrounding
alcohol, including those in our community who are
responsible for enforcing the rules
– Target Populations: 21-34 year olds

57. PRIME For Life Curriculum
PRIME For Life is an alcohol and drug program
for people of all ages. It is designed to gently but
powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes
that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and
drug use.

60. Law Enforcement
The enforcement of impaired driving laws, paired
with increased attention to the enforcement,
serves as an effective strategy for calling
attention to drinking and driving issues
Source: Voas, R.B. (1997): Drinking and driving prevention in the community: program planning and
implementation.

62. Media Coverage
Chinese- Atlanta Chinese News
http://www.atlantachinesenews.com/News/2011/07/07-15/B_ATL_P02.pdf
Korean:Atlanta Cho Sun
http://www.atlantachosun.com/data/read.php?id=news_online&no=20139
Korean: Korean Daily
http://search.koreadaily.com/search_result.asp?query=GATE
Chinese:World Journal
http://www.worldjournal.com/view/wjgaflnews/14717150/article%E9%98%B2%E6%AD%A2%E9%85%92%E5%BE%8C%E9%
Chinese: Epoch Times
http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/11/7/15/n3315846p.htm
http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/11/7/15/n3315846.htm%E4%BA%9E%E8%A3%94%E5%AA%92%E9%AB%94%E8%88%87%
-
Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta
http://www.atlantaka.com/new/dataset/view.php?id=whatsup&no=360

63. Social Marketing Campaign
Modeled after Montana’s Most of Us Campaign
Social NormsTheory: maintains that our
individual behavior is strongly influenced by
our perceptions of the attitudes and
behaviors of our peers

65. Challenges
• Law Enforcement: limitation of support
• Finding data on API community specifically
alcohol-related
• Diversities within API Communities
• Involvement from local businesses
• Support from parents and young adults

66. Partners/Collaborations
• Media
• Law Enforcement
• Government
• Community Leaders/Partners
• Leveraging fiscal agent’s contacts

68. Contact Information
Victoria Huynh
GATE Program Coordinator
Victoria.Huynh@cpacs.org
770-936-0969 Ext 137
Amanda Luong
GATE Program Administrative
Assistant
Amanda.Luong@cpacs.org
770-936-0969 Ext 188
Center for Pan Asian Community
Services, Inc. (CPACS)
3510 Shallowford Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30341
Office: 770-936-0969
Fax: 770-458-9377
www.cpacs.org

69. Questions?

70. Contractual Obligations
and
Expectations

71. Contractual Obligations &
Expectations
READ and Become Familiar With Your
Contract!

72. Contract Provisions,
Obligations, Expectations
 Audits & Financial
Reporting
 Nondiscrimination
 Confidentiality
 Inspection of Work
Performed
 Contract Modification/
Alteration
 Right to Suspend Contract
 Approval of
Subcontractors
 Publicity
 Insurance
 Drug-Free Workplace
 Cooperation With Other
Contractors
 Criminal History
Investigations

73. Contract Overview:
Highlighting Key Points
SUBCONTRACTORS
Any agent (e.g. Organization, Business, Agency, Individual, Etc.) that
the contractor uses to fulfill the requirements of this contract.
◊ A list and a copy of any subcontracts developed and/or
subcontractors identified must be submitted to your Regional
Prevention Specialist for approval prior to execution of the
subcontract.
◊ Note: Please pay attention to Para #121 Subcontractor Payment
Quarterly Report for the Department of Administrative Services.

74. Contract Overview:
Highlighting Key Points
Prior Approval Must Be Received
Before Use!
Publicity Materials
 Signs
 Notices
 Information Pamphlets
 Press Releases
 Brochures
 Radio Television Announcements

75. DBHDD Logo Use
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Office of Prevention Services and Programs
FONT: Georgia
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities
Office of Prevention Services and Programs

76. Contract Overview:
Highlighting Key Points
Drug-Free Workplace (Para #127)
GEORGIA STATE AND FEDERAL CONTRACT & GRANT
RECIPIENTS MUST MAINTAIN A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE
Individual: He/she certifies that he/she will not engage in the
unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or
use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance
of this contract.

77. Drug-Free Workplace
Entity: It hereby certifies that it will comply with the Drug-
Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690,
Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C 701 et seq.) and that:
1. A drug-free workplace will be provided for the Contractor’s
employees during the performance of this contract; and
2. It will secure from any subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free
workplace the following written certification:

78. Written Certification
Re: Drug Free Workplace
“As part of the subcontracting agreement with (Contractor’s Name), (Subcontractor’s
Name), certifies to the Contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the
subcontractor’s employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to
paragraph 7 of subsection B of Code Section 50-24-3.”
___________________ ___________________
Signature Date
______________________
Printed Name and Title

79. Drug-Free Workplace
For More Information:
http://www.livedrugfree.org/Georgia-Drug-Free-
Workplace.drugfree10.0.html

80. Criminal History Investigations (Para #137)
 Contractor agrees that for the filling of positions, classes of positions,
volunteers, agency staff , and/or other indentified individuals that have direct
interaction/direct care/treatment/custodial responsibilities for services rendered
under this contract, will undergo a criminal history investigation which shall
include a fingerprint check record check.
 Fingerprint record checks shall be submitted via Live Scan electronic
fingerprint technology and the Contractor must utilize the following method to
comply with this requirement:
Contractor will register with the Georgia Applicant Processing
Services (GAPS)
at www.ga.cogentid.com and follow the instructions provided at that
website.
Contract Overview:
Highlighting Key Points

81. Criminal History Records Checks
for Contractors
For information on DBHDD’s Criminal Records
process, please click on the DBHDD website and
under the Tab “Provider Information” there will be
another link marked “Background Policy and
Cogent Information”.
DBHDD Website:
http://dbhdd.georgia.gov

82.  Mandatory Conference Attendance:
 7th Annual Summit on Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and
School Safety/Discipline: (Callaway Gardens/March 5 – 7, 2012)
 Georgia School of Addiction Studies: (Savannah/August 27 – 31, 2012).
 Prevention Credentialing:
 Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia:
Please see www.pcc-ga.org for more information regarding
Prevention Certification.
Contract Overview:
Workforce Development

83. Deliverables/Timeline
Where to Begin……
PRE-ASSESSMENT
 Hire/Identify a Program Coordinator
 Attend Georgia Strategic Prevention System (GASPS)
orientation
 Attend required initial training (SPF Overview)
 Submit an organizational chart
 Submit an Alcohol Prevention Initiative staffing chart

84. Deliverables/Timeline
 Join, establish and/or convene a Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition or a Drug-free Community Coalition (aside from a
Family Connection Collaborative)
 Convene the Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup
(CPAW) consisting of 3 sub-workgroups:
1) Epidemiology (Epi) Workgroup
2) Planning & Operational Workgroup
3) Evaluation & Sustainability Workgroup
 Submit Partnership Agreements for the Community
Prevention Alliance (MOUs, MOAs)

85. Timeline Overview of GASPS Statewide
Alcohol Initiative
GASPS FY2011-2012 Requirements
DUE DATE
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Hire/Identify a Program Coordinator (FTE) with benefits
Attend Georgia Strategic Prevention System (GASPS)
orientation
Attend required initial training (SPF Overview)
Submit an organizational chart
Submit an alcohol prevention Initiative staffing chart
Join, establish and/or convene a Substance Abuse
Prevention /Drug-free Community Coalition (aside from a
Family Connection Collaborative)
Convene the Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup
(CPAW) consisting of 3 sub-workgroups:
1) Epi workgroup
2) Planning & Operational Workgroup
3) Evaluation & Sustainability Workgroup
Submit Partnership Agreements for the Community
Prevention Alliance (MOUs, MOAs)
Participate in the statewide Social Media Campaign

86. Deliverables/Timeline
 Participate in the statewide Social Media/Marketing Campaign
Do You Know….

87.  Monthly Progress Report (MPR): Due on the 5th
Working Day Following the End of the Previous
Month.
 Monthly Invoice Submission: Due on the 5th
Working Day Following the End of the Previous Month
Along With the MPR.
Contract Overview:
Reporting Requirements

88. Monthly Progress Report

89. APPENDIX F FY12 ANNEX D
CONTRACT BUDGET AND MONTHLY CUMULATIVE CONTRACT EXPENDITURE REPORT
Contractor:
Contract Number: 441-93-
_____________________________________
__
Contractor's Expenditure/Account #:
Electronic Funds Transfer? Yes ______ (Must have completed authorization for EFT on file.) No ________
Remit Checks or Remittance Advice to:
Name: Address:
Attn: City/State/Zip:
Prior Cumulative Month of ___________
Type Expense Approved Budget Contract Expenditure Expenditures for Reimb Balance of Funds
A. Personal Services $0.00
B. Regular Operating $0.00
C. Travel $0.00
D. Equipment $0.00
E. Facility Costs $0.00
F. Per Diem/Fees/Contract $0.00
G. Telecommunications $0.00
H. Other (Specify) $0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL $0.00 - - $0.00
Approval for Payment
I, the undersigned, certify that the expenditures reported have This expenditure report is within limits of
been made for program accomplishments within the approved approved budget. Programmatic deliverables
budgeted items: are being fulfilled.
Prepared by:
Contractor Signature Signature of DHR Approving Authority
Typed Name and Title Typed Name and Title
Date Phone Date Approved
Expenditure Report

90. Contract Overview:
Other Reporting Requirements
MDS
DbB

91. Contract Overview:
Regional Prevention Specialist Staff
1
2
6
3
4
5
VACANT
DEANNE BERGEN
912- 303-1868
dsbergen@dbhdd.ga.gov
TAMIKA JONAS
706-575-0364
tsjonas@dbhdd.ga.gov
Region4prevention@yahoo.com
BECKY CROFT
706-295-6290
bjcroft@dbhdd.ga.gov
KIMBERLY FLUELLEN
404-463-6441
krfluellen@dbhdd.ga.gov
VACANT

93. Questions?

94. Kevin Barrere - Program DirectorKevin Barrere - Program Director
Chris McDonald – Asst. CoordinatorChris McDonald – Asst. Coordinator
Bibb County, GA SPF-SIGBibb County, GA SPF-SIG

95. Bibb County, GABibb County, GA
SPF SIGSPF SIG
Macon GA metropolitanMacon GA metropolitan
area Populationarea Population 230,000230,000
PopulationPopulation isis equallyequally
divideddivided
Caucasian and African-Caucasian and African-
AmericanAmerican
Male sub-group 25-34Male sub-group 25-34
Female sub-group 35-44Female sub-group 35-44

96. Priority 1: Reducing alcohol related
crashes & fatalities
InterveningVariables /Contributing FactorsInterveningVariables /Contributing Factors
Perception that alcohol isPerception that alcohol is
not as dangerous as othernot as dangerous as other
drugsdrugs
Perception that there is aPerception that there is a
low risk of penalties.low risk of penalties.
Retail AvailabilityRetail AvailabilitySocialSocial NormsNormsLow Perceived RiskLow Perceived Risk
Low adultLow adult
communitycommunity
involvement /involvement /
awarenessawareness
Low support forLow support for
Compliance withCompliance with
the laws / sales tothe laws / sales to
intoxicatedintoxicated
patronspatrons
ProductProduct

97. Environmental Strategies
along with
Community Based
Processes
Community Assessment Ranking 4Community Assessment Ranking 4
Pre-Planning phase…Pre-Planning phase…

98. Strategies link toStrategies link to
Intervening VariablesIntervening Variables
and Contributing Factorsand Contributing Factors

99. Lucas Hopkins, Macon State College
School of Business, Marketing Department
Focus GroupsFocus Groups
Creating MessagingCreating Messaging
Pre-TestingPre-Testing
Community / Merchant OutreachCommunity / Merchant Outreach

100. Craig
Hamilton
Comic Artist

101. Highly VisibleHighly Visible
Sobriety Check PointsSobriety Check Points
DesignatedDesignated Drivers
Defining DrinksDefining Drinks

102. BreathalyzersBreathalyzers in Barsin Bars Counting Your DrinksCounting Your Drinks
Responsible Beverage Service Training

103. R.A.S.S. Training
R.A.S.S.
Training
(Responsible
Alcohol Sales
and Service
Training)
given by
Stephanie
Kootsikas of
MADD.
R.A.S.S. Training helps servers
and employers have a better
understanding of how to safely
and legally provide alcoholic
beverages to their customers.

104. Media Advocacy

105. Sustainability and Moving Forward!Sustainability and Moving Forward!
Drug Free CoalitionDrug Free Coalition
Creating PreventionCreating Prevention
NetworksNetworks
Integrating ServicesIntegrating Services
Researching & applying forResearching & applying for
grantsgrants

106. Thank You!Thank You!

107. Questions?

108. Community initiative
Task force
Training and Technical Assistance – Coaching Team

109. Roles & Responsibilities
The primary role of the CITF Coach is to:
Partner with the RPS team to move the GASPS providers
through the SPF process;
Assist the RPS team in gaining a better understanding of the
specific needs of GASPS providers;
Ensure timely and appropriate guidance throughout the SPF
process.

110. Training and
Technical Assistance
Training: To increase knowledge and skills of SPF
using various state approved tools
Technical Assistance: Coach GASPS providers
to understand and adopt the principles of SPF

111. Getting Help Has Never Been Easier
Support Elements
RPS: Regional Prevention
Specialist
GSU Coaches: Georgia State
University Prevention Coaches
Electronic Control Coordination
Operations (ECCO): T/TA
tracking system

112. Your First Stop
www.ga-sps.orgVisit the GASPS Portal:
•To submit questions or
request support via
ECCO
•Access documents
•Learn about upcoming
events

113. Electronic Control Coordination
Operations (ECCO):
 ECCO allows you to
submit questions and
request Training and
TA support at any time
 Web-based and
accessible from any
browser

114. Using ECCO
 To enter ALL contract
related inquiries
 To enter ALL
requests for technical
support or training
regarding any aspect
of GASPS

115. Steps for Entering an ECCO
Request
 Go the GASPS Portal at
www.ga-sps.org
 Click on the ECCO link
 Enter all of the requested
information to the best of
your knowledge
 Enter the nature of your
concern/request
 Click Submit
There will be a
screen shot placed
here

116. ECCO Helps Share Provider
Needs
Provider RPS/GSU
Expect to receive a follow-up call with a response or requesting
additional information to address the matter within 1-2 business
days.

117. What Never Gets Entered
Into ECCO
 Personal information (i.e.
SSN, personal addresses)
 Gossip
 Non-factual information

118. Your RPS Team
 Review your progress
reports
 Address ECCO requests
 Visit your operations
 Provide training,
technical assistance, and
guidance on contractual
and GASPS related
issues

119. Your GSU Support
 Provide the research for
SPF application
 Collaborate with RPS to
provide training on SPF
related issues
 Administer technical
assistance on SPF related
issues

120. Training & Technical Assistance
Modalities
In an effort to maximize TTA resources and
create minimum staff burden for GASPS
providers, RPS/GSU will employ the following
modalities to deliver TTA services:
Face to face training/TA sessions (F2F)
Conference Call TA sessions (CC)
Conference Call/Screen Share TA sessions
(CSS)
Webinar trainings (WT)

121.  F2F sessions can be
scheduled for training or
technical assistance
 Typically focused around
the current SPF step or
transition
 Product/deliverable
centered
Face-to-Face (F2F)

122.  C sessions are generally used to
handle very specific issues or
general care and share.
 Conference call-in instructions
will be sent out via email prior to
the call with an agenda and
additional details to prepare for
the call.
Conference Call (C)

123.  CSS calls can be used for TA with one
or multiple providers.
 Call in/log in instructions will be sent
out via email prior to the call with an
agenda and additional details to
prepare for the call.
 Gotomeeting.com is the system used
by CITF for distance-based training
and TA.
Conference Call/Screen Share
(CSS)

124.  WT can be used for training with
multiple providers.
 Instructions will be sent out via
email prior to the webinar to register
and provide additional details to
prepare you for the webinar.
Webinar Training (WT)

125. Support Team by Region
Regio
n
RPS Team GSU CITF Team
1 Becky Croft Marcus Bouligny - Coach
2 Kristie Burchett*
3 Kimberly Fluellen Tiffiany Aholou - Coach
4 Tamika Jonas*
5 Tamika Jonas Shayla Bennett - Coach
6 Deanne Bergen
* Interim
Dr. Jim Wolk, PI
Adriel Jones – Logistics
Dr. Amy Glass – Research

126. Questions?

127. Evaluation

129. It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s

132. Questions?

133. Blakely, GA
Early County

134.  Small, rural community
 Total population: 12,000
 County Seat: Blakely
Population 5,000
 Very strong sense of community

135. Priority 2
Reduce the number of youth arrests due
to possession of alcohol products.
Top 3 Intervening Variables
Social Availability
Social and Community Norms
Low Perceived Risk
Target Population
All youth ages 11-20

136. Evidence based, online prevention curriculum
Listed on NREPP
 Has been shown to decrease
the acceptance of underage
drinking
 Has been shown to increase
knowledge of alcohol’s effect on
the mind and body
 Targets 9th
grade, though
appropriate for all high school
grades.
 Social and Community Norms:
Rite of passage
 Low Perceived Risk: Lack of
concern for health-related
issues
 Highest past 30 day use was
10th
grade and 8th
grade
respectively

137. Social marketing campaign developed through SPF-SIG in Florida
 Asks parents to “Be Clear. Be
Firm. Be Consistent. Be the
Wall between your teen and
alcohol.”
 Social and Community Norms:
◦ Rite of passage
◦ Adults consider it acceptable to
provide alcohol to minors
 Social availability:
◦ Provision of alcohol to minors
(outside of home)
◦ Availability at home from parents
◦ Parties where youth can serve
themselves

138. Under police supervision an underage “decoy” approaches adults outside of a store
and asks them to purchase alcohol for him/her.
 Targets adults who are
purchasing alcohol for youth
 A warning will be issued by law
enforcement to individuals who
make the purchase
• Low perceived risk: Lack of
concern for getting caught
supplying alcohol to youth

139.  Active participation from the CAC.
◦ Representative of the community
◦ Significant buy-in for Be The Wall
 Access into the schools and support from administrators
 Partnership with law enforcement
 Significant community support

140. Questions?

141. Next Steps

143. Closing Remarks