1 c.e.a.s.e. (changing environment and attitudes for substance elimination) a faith-based tobacco...
TRANSCRIPT
1
C.E.A.S.E.(Changing Environment and Attitudes for
Substance Elimination) A FAITH-BASED TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
2
MISSIONTo partner with local churches utilizing
faith-basedstrategies to create an environment
which educatesthe African American community
regarding the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drug
abuse.
3
THE PROBLEMEach year, more African Americans die from diseases caused by smoking than, murder, AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse and car crashes combined!
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000 SmokingRelatedDiseases
Aids
Drug andAlcohol Abuse
Murder
Car Crashes
4
OBJECTIVES1) Identified and/or developed culturally specific faith-based programs, curriculum and resources that meet the needs of the identified population.
2) Identified and developed a coalition of faith-based leaders.
3) Trained members to conduct cessation and prevention classes in their congregations.
5
SERVICESAdult Cessation classes
Six one hour sessions Held in local churches Culturally specific, faith-based curriculum Second hand smoke presentations
Youth Prevention Classes- Four one hour session-Held in churches, after school and summer programs-Age and culturally appropriate curriculum-Second hand smoke presentations
6
Adult ActivitiesCitywide Clergy LuncheonHealth ForumsHat Off to Health Senior Events Annual conference
Youth Prevention Activities:Friday Night LivePoster/Essay ContestYouth Summit
CEASE Preschool PresentationsOne hour sessionHeld in Head Start programs and child care centers
7
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
CESSATION45 adults enrolled in six week sessions25 adults completed six week sessions14 adults stopped smoking
Cessation ProgramGender of Participants (N=45)
Unknown, 11.7%
Female, 56.9%
Male, 31.4%
Participants that Stopped Smoking after Cessation Program (N=14)
64.3%
35.7%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Female (N=9) Male (N=5)
8
PREVENTION2778 youth participated in anti-smoking activities
283 youth completed prevention classes
Prevention ProgramGender of Youth (N=2778)
Female, 64.3%Male, 35.7%
0
25
50
75
100
CommunityYouth Activities
(N=1948)
YouthPrevention
classes (N=283)
Poster & EssayContest (N=173)
Friday NightLive (N=374)
Type of Prevention Activities
9
SECONDHAND SMOKE400 persons attended “Not in My Temple” presentation.
Male (N=38), 22.2%
Female (N=90), 52.6%
Unknown (N=43), 25.2%
Gender of Youth Participants (N=171)
Unknown (N=26), 15.0%
Female (N=109), 63.0%
Male (N=38), 22.0%
Gender of Adult Participants (N= 229)
10
METHODSReaching Out:Reaching Out:Stretching Forth Hands…Relationship Stretching Forth Hands…Relationship DevelopmentDevelopment •Compassion•Concern•Commitment
Touching Lives: Services That Meet The Services That Meet The NeedNeed
Awareness Training Prevention Intervention
11
Faith-based Focus
EducationCollaboration
&Partnerships
Mentorship
Accountability
12
DEVELOPING FAITH-BASED COLLABRATIONS & COALITION
Establish Relationships Develop a Core Group Define the Problem and Its Impact to the
Community Identify Key Stakeholders Convene the First Team Meeting Begin the Planning Process
13
Do’s
Respect the chain of command
Be willing to provide the service during non-traditional hours
Learn, Respect, and Embrace the Culture
Be flexible
Be a team player
14
Don'ts
Do not disrespect the rules of the house
Do not display a behavior that denote a superior attitude
Do not underestimate the power of people
Do not leave anyone out
Do not attempt to change the organizations culture, protocol, and/or mission
15
Disadvantages of Faith-based Collaborations
Primary reason for existence has no flexibility
Limited financial resources to contribute
Zero tolerance for disrespect of the structure
Major QA required
Change is not easily embraced
16
Benefits of Faith-based Collaboration Faith-based Networking Enhanced Community Acceptance and Trust The ability to do more with less-Cost effective Community Impact Target Audience Pre-exiting Support Systems Opportunities for Education/Training (learn what
really works and how) Intergeneration Unity Promotion of Total Well-being Free Advertisement for your organization Enhances the reputation of your organization
17
RESOURCES Cessation Curriculum
18
The C.E.A.S. E. Project
Secondhand Smoke Curriculum “Not Around My
Temple”
19
Fliers FansBookmarks
20
CONTACTS INFORMATION
THE CEASE PROJECTTHE CITY OF REFUGE POINT OF IMPACT
3480 REFUGEE ROADCOLUMBUS, OHIO 43232
YoLanda S. Lewis, MS, [email protected]
Victoria Wilder Crews, BS, OCPS II, [email protected]
Tel: 614-231-9564Fax: 614-231-9210
Website: www.ceaseproject.org