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Keep Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action
Describes the public and private application of three science-based prevention models. Informative online "e-sources" that highlight prevention strategies in action are also included.
www.alcoholfreechildren.org/en/pubs/pdf/prevention.pdf

Changing the Larger Environment: Critical Components
This material excerpts key points made in Science-Based Prevention Strategies, with a particular focus on the environment.
www.northeastcapt.org/products/critical/envicr/envicr.pdf

Science-Based Prevention Strategies
The Northeast CAPT has compiled the following information on science-based strategies, which is drawn in large part from the Center for Substance Abuse Preventions (CSAP's) Science-Based Practices in Substance Abuse Prevention.
www.northeastcapt.org/products/critical/sciencestrat/strategies.pdf

Environmental Prevention Strategies: An Introduction and Overview
Discusses the advantages of environmental strategies and why this comprehensive approach is successful and reducing substance abuse.
www.tmfnet.org/rchc/environmental.pdf

Alcohol Policies in the United States: Highlights from the 50 States
Looks at alcohol policies in the 50 states and how they have used environmental strategies to change local policies and norms. Examining how alcohol is produced, distributed, taxed, and used can be effective tools to diminish the persistent and costly social and health problems associated with alcohol use.
www.epi.umn.edu/alcohol/pdf/Chrtbook.pdf

OJJDP - "Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on College Campuses"
This document describes strategies that are used to create healthier campus environments in which alcohol is less available, more responsibly promoted and served, and poses less of a threat to the health, safety, and well-being of all students.
www.udetc.org/documents/EnviroStrat.pdf

Integrating Environmental Change Theory Into Prevention Practice
This document provides information about developing environmental strategies and the important components.
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Regulatory Strategies for Prevention Youth Access to Alcohol: Best Practices
State and local laws and regulations have the potential to be particularly effective in reducing underage access to alcohol. The right laws and regulations can minimize opportunities for young people to use alcohol and maximize the opportunities for effective enforcement and prevention. This document provides guidance on the best practices for shaping and implementing laws and regulations.
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Environmental Prevention Strategies: Putting Theory into Practice
This video and accompanying 116 page guide are intended to be used to raise awareness and increase knowledge about environmental prevention strategies in youth drug abuse prevention.
The video is available to purchase from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) by calling (800) 729-6686 and requesting inventory number VHS122. You can preview the video online at:
http://overhill.health.org/asf1/InventoryVideos/Environmental.asx

Preventing Problems Related to Alcohol Availability: Environmental Approaches
Developed by CSAP in 1999 as part of the Prevention Enhancement Protocols System (PEPS). You can read each of the three parts online:

Practitioner's Guide
Reference Guide
Parent and Community Guide


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