•Decrease drug use and abuse in Hamilton County
•Increase the capacity of existing coalitions & leverage community resources
•Mobilize grass root community efforts
•Implement the Strategic Prevention Framework
OUR OBJECTIVES:
Intervention/Prevention: We are working w/community partners who serve as mentors and provide hands on training and certification: i.e. Young Citizen Academy, We strive to
deter gang/drug related activities and other negative behaviors. We are working with community partners, building prevention capacities at the community level. Neighborhood Revitalization: Working with Neighborhood Associations, helping them become empowered to patrol and maintain a clean, safe environment for themselves and others, Educating vendors through State Certified TIPs Classes, and providing information to neighborhood association to keep them informed on changes in the community that may adversely affect the community. Law Enforcement: Working to prevent the onset and reduce the use/abuse of substances, including underage drinking, among 12-21 year olds, Helping to reduce substance abuse problems i.e.
