Wednesday, January 15, 2025
1/15/2025
Abstract:-The Newton County Partners in Prevention (NCPIP) coalition was originally formed to address growing youth substance use in our local area. The NCPIP coalition proposed geographic area for the Drug Free Communities grant is the entirety of Newton County, Arkansas. Newton County is in north central Arkansas and located south of the Missouri state line. Located in the southern part of the Ozark Mountains, the county comprises 823 square miles, and has a population of 7,078 residents. The population focuses on the residents of Newton County based on the high percentage of those living in poverty (socioeconomic status), health disparities, geography, and limited access to healthcare. The mission of NCPIP is Creating Drug Free Communities in Newton County through education on prescription meds/opioids, alcohol and other drugs to prevent and reduce youth substance misuse in the communities served. Aligning to our logic model, the NCPIP will reduce youth (ages 12-18) use of alcohol and the misuse of opioids/prescription drugs by addressing root causes and local conditions. Our strategy for the upcoming five years focuses on leveraging our ability to foster relationships, broaden coalition capabilities, and introduce innovative educational and community level change approaches regarding the dangers associated with alcohol and opioid use. Central to this approach is the emphasis on bolstering coping mechanisms and other protective factors, modifying policies, while also providing connections to resources. In addition, we are committed to promoting inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and the use of destigmatizing language to effectively engage with and support the LGBTQ+ community through our prevention and outreach initiatives. NCPIP will engage within the lower socio-economic demographic in the county, to concentrate on promoting protective factors. We aim to offer evidence-based positive coping strategies within safe and culturally relevant environments for youth. This approach also addresses the cultural norms prevalent within this population. Our coalition is committed to collaboration, bringing together stakeholders from multiple sectors, as well as youth and parents, to provide input, and actively engage to own and guide the process. The coalition employs evidence-based strategies, utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework, the Seven Strategies for Community Change, and other promising approaches as we work in the community.
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