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Overview of the Guide to Assessing Needs and Resources and Selecting Science-
Based Programs
One ME Coalition OrientationJanuary 27, 2003
Hornby Zeller Associates, Inc.
Congratulations!
23 One ME coalitions and super coalitions
Common Goal Reduce binge drinking and tobacco
use
Who We Are
Hornby Zeller Associates, Inc. Helaine Hornby Barbara Pierce Sheryl Peavey
Local evaluators working with RTI International to help One ME reach its goal
Why We Are Here Today
Introduce the Guide Describe its intent and structure Review sample data as a case
study Help you feel confident with the
assessment process
Contents of Your Guide
Conducting an Assessment Collecting Data Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Program(s) Preparing for Evaluation Tools
Conducting an Assessment
Why conduct an assessment of needs and resources? Enhance understanding of the nature
and extent of the problem Target resources Program selection Strengthen your coalition
Collecting Data
Substance Use Data Risk and Protective Factor Profile Environmental Assessment Community Resources Coalition Resources
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Substance Use Data
MYDAUS Summary Reports County Reports
Substance use Age of first use
School District/School Reports Substance use Age of first use
OSA IndicatorsDeveloping Your
Community Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Risk andProtective Factor Profile
Risk Factors MYDAUS Risk Factor Reports OSA Indicators for Risk Factors
Protective Factors MYDAUS Protective Factor Reports
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Environmental Assessment
Interviews Focus Groups Community Scan
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Environmental Assessment
Interviews with Community Experts Purpose – to assess policies and
enforcement of policies on youth substance use
Who? School Administrators Park and Recreation Directors Law Enforcement Officials
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Environmental Assessment
Focus Groups Purpose – to assess community norms
and perceived availability of alcohol and tobacco
Who? Youth Parents Other Community Experts
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Environmental Assessment
Community Scan Purpose – to identify pro-use and
prevention messages in your community
Who? Businesses Media
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Community Resources
Purpose – to identify gaps in services, avoid duplication, build relationships with other programs and identify additional resources for your efforts
Who? Prevention Programs Treatment Programs Youth Programs
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Coalition Resources
SWOT analysis of internal and external factors that could affect the success of the coalition
Internal Strengths
Internal Weaknesses
External Opportunities
External Threats
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Developing YourCommunity Profile
Analyzing Data Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis
Reporting Your Findings Template
Developing Your Community
Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Selecting Programs
One ME Programs Matrix of 32 model programs Matrix of environmental strategies
Feasibility of Implementation Final Selection
Developing Your Community Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for
Evaluation
Collecting Data
Preparing for Evaluation
Logic Models Evaluation Plans
Developing Your Community Profile
Selecting Programs
Preparing for Evaluation
Collecting Data
Tools (short list)
Checklist and Sample Timeline Data Tables Focus Group, Interview and
Community Scan Questions Reporting Template Feasibility Assessment
Purpose of the Case Study
Guide you through the process Flex your analysis muscles Understand how all of these pieces
relate to program selection
Piscataquis County Case Study Checklist
Review MYDAUS 2002
data for substance use
Review MYDAUS 2002
risk factors Review MYDAUS 2002
protective factor data Conduct interviews with
community experts Conduct community focus
groups Perform community scan of
businesses Research media
Assess community resources Conduct coalition
assessment (SWOT analysis) Analyze information
collected Complete Needs and
Resources Assessment Template
Research model programs and environmental strategies
Narrow list of model programs
Complete Feasibility Assessment
Complete program selection
Reporting Your Findings
2002 MYDAUS Summary Reports How does Piscataquis County compare
to the state average rate of substance use?
What does this information tell you?
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Previous 30-DayUse – Cigarettes
Previous 30-DayUse – Smokeless
Tobacco
Previous 2-w eekParticipation inBinge Drinking
County
State
Reporting Your Findings
MYDAUS County Reports Cigarette Use Smokeless Tobacco Use Binge Drinking
For each category, in which grade(s) do you see the most significant problem? Why?
Are there trends in substance use from the three years of MYDAUS data?
Reporting Your Findings
MYDAUS Age of First Use Data Which substance (tobacco or alcohol)
appears to be more of a problem at an earlier age in this community? Please explain.
What about older youth?
Reporting Your Findings
Risk Factors
Which risk factors are most
prevalent?
On which domain(s) should
Piscataquis County focus attention?
Risk Factor: Individual/Peer
Favorable Attitudes Toward the Problem Behavior
Data Source State County
Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use- Grade 6
2002 MYDAUS Risk Factors
19.7 24.1
Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use- Grade 8
2002 MYDAUS Risk Factors
31.6 42.6
Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use- Grade 10
2002 MYDAUS Risk Factors
46.4 55.7
Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use- Grade 12
2002 MYDAUS Risk Factors
48.4 54.1
Higher than state
Drawing Conclusions
What age group should the intervention target?
Which domains should the intervention target?
Which risk factors should we work to reduce?