Like the Ripple Effect created by a pebble in a pond, the ‘ripple effect’ of
alcohol is thought to go far beyond the individual and their immediate family
North East Glasgow Population is 177, 649. Average
life expectancy for males is 68.5 years
2005-2009 there were 776 alcohol related deaths in North East Glasgow, 89% above Scottish average.
North East Glasgow has highest admissions and death rates relating to alcohol in Glasgow
From 2007-09 there were 9354 alcohol related & attributable hospital admissions in North East, 56% above Scottish average.
Ripple EffectPhase 1
Commissioned 2008 by Glasgow Community Safety Services
Consulted with people living in all areas of the city
Showed that 99% of people felt that alcohol affected their community is some way
79% felt that alcohol affected their community in a medium – large way
Negative affects of alcohol accounted for 95% of the responses
Ripple Effect Phase 2
Pilot in North East Glasgow, financed by HI & GCSS & GCA
Recruitment of Addiction Community Engagers (ACEs)
c.2000+ people took part in the consultation between March 2010 & March 2011
Wider Interagency Collaboration
Youth Consultation
Findings
Damaging Reputation
of Area
Neglect in Families
Parks & Play Areas
being unsafe
Intimidation Noise
Sexual Assaults
Litter
Young People drinking
Violence & ASB
Alcohol
H Diagram
What are the issues? What are the solutions?
What are the barriers or obstacles?
What resources are out there?
Addiction Community Engagers(ACEs)
“Through research and our own experiences, we know that the misuse of alcohol is damaging for our society. We are a group of local people, whose aim is to engage with our communities and in partnership with the right agencies try and find solutions to the damaging effects that alcohol misuse has on all our lives”
ACE Mission Statement
ACEs Benefits
What does The Ripple Effect mean to you?
Getting out into the community and giving something back
Making friends and trying to make a difference
Finding out what else is out there
How does The Ripple Effect make a difference to the
community?
Someone cares and is making a difference
Letting the community know about services and signposting to agencies who can help
Getting the community to care about their own area
ACEs Benefits
What do you get from working on The Ripple Effect?
Satisfaction New Skills Training
Teambuilding Friendship Knowledge
Confidence Challenge Roll & Sausage
Off Sales Partnership GCSS, Strathclyde
Police, NHS, Licensing Standards & GCA
Targeted Ripple Effect Areas Involved working with Licence
holders and local youth providers
In Shettleston 14% Reduction in ASB alcohol
related incidents 47% Reduction in ASB alcohol
related crime 3563 Litres of alcohol seized
from (June 2010 – April 2011)
Future Plans
ADP Action Plan
More youth consultation
Wider consultation
Regular partner events
Website
http://saferglasgow.com/services/drugs-and-alcohol/ripple-effect.aspx
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