How are current prevention efforts for these priorities funded? Are you aware of any proposals or action plans that have been submitted for funding that address these issues in your county? (Other than OSAP) Do you know if there is any evaluation of efforts that are in place to address these priorities? Are the evaluation results being used to make changes in programs, activities, or policies, or to start new ones? On a scale of 1-9, how good (i.e., prolific, secure, reliable) are the resources in the community supporting prevention of these priorities? 1 = very poor 9 = very good Resources to support PRIORITY #1 Score: Resources to support PRIORITY #2 Score: Average your responses to the final question in each section above. Use the 9 point scale below to determine your county’s overall readiness to address each of your priorities. OUR OVERALL READINESS LEVELS Priority Area Level of Readiness Brief Explanation of why this Level was Chosen READINESS STAGE Substance abuse is generally not recognized by the community or leaders as a problem. 1. Community “It’s Tolerance/No just the way things are” is a common attitude. Community norms may encourage or tolerate Knowledge the behavior in social context. Substance abuse may be attributed to certain age, sex, racial, or class groups. 2. Denial There is some recognition by at least some members of the community that the behavior is a problem, but little or no recognition that it is a local problem. Attitudes may include not “It’s my problem” or can’t do anything about it.” “We 3. Vague Awareness There is a general feeling among some in the community that there is a local problem and that something ought to be done, but there is little motivation to do anything. Knowledge about the problem is limited. No identifiable leadership exists, or leadership is not encouraged. 4. Preplanning There is clear recognition by many that there is a local problem and something needs to be done. There is general information about local problems and some discussion. There may be leaders and a committee to address the problem, but no real planning or clear idea of how to progress.
How are current prevention efforts for these priorities funded? Are you aware of any proposals or action plans that have been submitted for funding that address these issues in your county? (Other than OSAP) Do you know if there is any evaluation of efforts that are in place to address these priorities? Are the evaluation results being used to make changes in programs, activities, or policies, or to start new ones? On a scale of 1-9, how good (i.e., prolific, secure, reliable) are the resources in the community supporting prevention of these priorities? 1 = very poor 9 = very good Resources to support PRIORITY #1 Score: Resources to support PRIORITY #2 Score: Average your responses to the final question in each section above. Use the 9 point scale below to determine your county’s overall readiness to address each of your priorities. OUR OVERALL READINESS LEVELS Priority Area Level of Readiness Brief Explanation of why this Level was Chosen READINESS STAGE 1. Community Tolerance/No Knowledge Substance abuse is generally not recognized by the community or leaders as a problem. “It’s just the way things are” is a common attitude. Community norms may encourage or tolerate the behavior in social context. Substance abuse may be attributed to certain age, sex, racial, or class groups. 2. Denial There is some recognition by at least some members of the community that the behavior is a problem, but little or no recognition that it is a local problem. Attitudes may include “It’s not my problem” or “We can’t do anything about it.” 3. Vague Awareness There is a general feeling among some in the community that there is a local problem and that something ought to be done, but there is little motivation to do anything. Knowledge about the problem is limited. No identifiable leadership exists, or leadership is not encouraged. 4. Preplanning There is clear recognition by many that there is a local problem and something needs to be done. There is general information about local problems and some discussion. There may be leaders and a committee to address the problem, but no real planning or clear idea of how to progress.
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