RI SPF SIGCommunity Accomplishments
June 25, 2010
Bristol
Cranston
East Providence302 people were trained in “21
Proof” responsible beverage service in 17 classes provided by the EPPC.
Alcohol sales to underage persons decreased from 34.72% to 5%.
Communities that Care Survey results indicate that binge drinking rates have decreased from 15% to 4%.
Middletown
Passage of RBS for Class A licenses
Passage of Social Host/Consumption Ordinance w/ education program/fees/fines
Passage of Chemical Health Policy
Newport
North Kingstown
• Passage of Chemical Health Policy and implementation of Social Norms Campaign at the High School
• Students who reported never drinking increased from 41 % to 55%
• Surge of arrests of youth in possession of alcohol. Arrests declined in year 3 as media campaign raised awareness of the enforcement activity.
North ProvidencePassed ordinances for RBS and
standardized licensing penalties
Passed athletic policy to require mandatory meeting for parents
Moderate use of alcohol decreased from 22% in 2005-06 to 17% in 2009
Source 2005-06 SALT Survey Reports & 2009 SPF SIG Youth Survey
PawtucketEstablished partnership with law
enforcement around RBS training Obtaining a City Council resolution
for zero days to obtain RBS certification in the City, pending passage of enabling State legislation
Reconnecting and institutionalizing a faith-based coalition in the City
Providence
Smithfield
Passage of amendment to local RBS ordinance and standardized administrative penalties
Passage of school breathalyzer policy
Students’ moderate use of alcohol (6+ times min 30 days) decreased by over 54% in nine months
Warwick
Passage of School Chemical Health Policy
Students who report never drinking alcohol increased by 8%
Passage of RBS ordinance
WesterlyPassage of Social Host Ordinance
Passage of enforcement policy on party dispersal
Partnering with police to provide equipment to liquor establishments for checking identification
West Warwick
WoonsocketDeveloped drug paraphernalia
ordinance
Implemented drug stings and surveillance activities
Implemented prescription drug awareness media campaign
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