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Alcohol Restrictions at

Community Events: Challenges and Takeaways

January 16, 2014

Central Resource Team

SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)

Presenter:

Jo Morrissey

Project Manager

Medical Care Development

captus.samhsa.gov

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This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for the Application of Prevention

Technologies contract. Reference # HHSS277200800004C.

For training use only.

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Recording

This webinar is being recorded and archived, and will be available to all

webinar participants. We may also share this recording with individuals who were

unable to participate in this event. Please contact the webinar facilitator if you have

any concerns or questions.

Introduction to Connect Pro

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Introduction to Connect Pro

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• Remember to mute your phone again once you have finished speaking.

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CAPT Approach to Webinars

• Audience engagement throughout • Use of interactive techniques, including

chat boxes, polls, “hand raising”, white boards, and small break-out groups

• Opportunities for information dissemination, application of concepts, and skills building

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Primary Audience

Iowa Department of Public Health state staff, capacity coaches and sub-recipients from the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.

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Agenda

• Review case examples illustrating common challenges in implementing alcohol restrictions at community events

• Discuss key takeaways from the case examples that can be applied in Iowa

• Troubleshoot additional challenges

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Objective for Today

After our meeting today, you will be able to:• Describe potential solutions for restricting

alcohol consumption at Iowa’s community events

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Facilitator

Molly Ferguson

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Presenter

Jo Morrissey

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Poll

What is your biggest challenge in implementing alcohol restrictions at community events or in public places?

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Case Study 1: Alcohol Restrictions at Open Air Event

• Challenge: Lack of enforcement of existing open air ordinance

• Action: Collaboration with law enforcement to research existing ordinances/compile evidence on risks of alcohol sales; testimony to city council

• Outcome: City council resolution supporting existing ordinances

Case Study 1

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What can we take away?

• Communicate with law enforcement that, based on research, the community wants ordinances enforced

• Look into existing ordinances• Explore the idea of legislators passing a

resolution

Case Study 1

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Case Study 2: Binge and Underage Drinking at University Games

• Challenge: No drinking ordinance in place

• Action: Use of assessments to make the case for policy change

• Outcome: Policy implementation by university

Case Study 2

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What can we take away?

• Frame involvement as offering assistance and resources to position yourself as a community partner

• Revisit policy assessment data• Enlist local media as a partner

Case Study 2

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Case Study 3: Binge Drinking at Non-Profit Events

• Challenge: Low level of readiness among non-profit event sponsors

• Action: Relationship-building as well as training for non-profits

• Outcome: Increased awareness and subsequent readinessCase Study 3

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What can we take away?

• Frame yourself as a resource to protect the investments of key stakeholders

• Create and implement a response that is based upon readiness assessment results

Case Study 3

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Let’s Brainstorm

What additional challenges have you encountered in implementing alcohol restrictions?

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Questions?

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Evaluation

A custom Survey Monkey evaluation link will be emailed to you from our evaluator, Anu

Sharma.

Please take a moment to complete the evaluation when you receive the link via

email.

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If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact:

Molly Ferguson, Training and Technical Assistance Associatemferguson@edc.org

Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Environmental Strategy Implementation: Fidelity Assessment Guidelines. Retrieved March 6, 2013 from: http://captus.samhsa.gov/access-resources/environmental-strategy-implementation-fidelity-assessment-guidelines

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