Module 4: Partnering in Prevention
Helping Our Families Through Community
We are working together to prevent and/or reduce alcohol and marijuana use by youth through collaboration, education, and policy change. The Coalition’s purpose is to equip and empower communities to combat substance abuse in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. Using local student drug use survey data, the Coalition works with partners to reduce youth drug use and increase resiliency and wellness in the community.
We partner with other coalitions in the community to achieve these goals. For more information about our partners click on the image or link to access the website.
One of our largest ongoing partner projects is collecting county-wide self-reporting student drug use data. The PRIDE Student Survey collects comprehensive, accurate, and reliable information about attitudes towards and usage trends regarding student substance use and abuse. This survey is administered every 2 years 14,493 Butler County students participated across 7 school districts. Click on the link to see the survey results.
Training is available for your school on the following topics. Click on the link to contact the Prevention Coalition for more information about scheduling a training.
Developmental Assets: Training based on the 40 Developmental Assets & Relationships Framework from Search Institute. Over 25 years of research illustrate what youth need to thrive in all environments. Provides strategies for organizations and individuals to implement in any youth-based setting.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Hidden in Plain Sight is an educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Hidden in Plain Sight.”
Suicide Prevention (QPR): Our Gatekeeper course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Provided in partnership with the Butler County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Equity & Inclusion. *Trauma & Resiliency: Both topics can be provided by partnerships within the Butler County Prevention Coalition. The Coalition will sponsor trained facilitators in these areas that will be able to offer customized training for your district. Training can be provided at all levels, and content unique to your district needs.
Butler County Student Data Survey Video