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RECOMMENDATIONS THE RECOMMENDATION: THE RECOMMENDATION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: EXAMPLE: Evaluation A focus is needed on integrating evaluation into each programme activity. Standardised evaluation after each activity will demonstrate the activity’s effectiveness, both to the target group and to the implementers of the programme. Lebanon More information needs to be distributed on evaluation methods and tools; this should be accessible to organisations. Evaluations are needed in each project to monitor and record the results of all activities, and to establish their outcomes. Lebanon Communities should be involved in the process of evaluating prevention programmes. This is an important element in maintaining the interest and enthusiasm both of the community and of the volunteer workers, and is an innovative way of getting feedback on the results. Indonesia PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS NGOs and Public Services Screening for key persons in key NGOs needs to be done at a very early phase. Making first contact is crucial in generating involvement and funding. Morocco Strengthening inter-institutional co-ordination allows multi-disciplinary collaboration. Establishing the inter-institutional co-ordination of tasks prevents problems of jealousy amongst professionals, and results in a more effective and multi-disciplinary approach. Guatemala Integrating public and civil organisations in a community development programme is difficult. Even when public agencies are working well, competition and focus on departmental objectives means that co-ordination - for example of demand reduction - may take a back seat. Caribbean Co-operation with local services to exchange information and experience and to develop a common strategy is important. Information sharing and the development of a common strategy increases knowledge of problems and solutions, and focuses efforts by pooling resources. Poland, Turkmenistan Collaborating with civic organisations - especially youth organisations - in building up healthy lifestyles amongst youth can result in strong partnerships. Through putting efforts together and involving youth, awareness can effectively be increased both at the national and regional levels. Turkmenistan The support of the wider community is crucial for a programme, and can be gained through partnerships. The support provided by Government, youth organisations and the general public is needed to achieve behaviour change amongst young people. Turmenistan Partnerships with local Government, NGOs and the community are an indispensable element in undertaking integrated community-based drug abuse prevention. Partnerships allow the sharing of resources and easy communication and co-operation in planning and implementation to reach mutual goals; they also contribute to sustained momentum beyond the initial stages of the project. Indonesia Collaborating with other agencies is a challenge. Programme developers have to build relationships at all levels: beginning discussions in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and openness, and making sure that agreements are written, will reduce collaboration problems and enhance understanding. USA Having an integrated, multi-disciplinary drug abuse prevention body at local Government level is important. A local multi-disciplinary drug prevention body can provide support to project planning and implementation. Indonesia Government 88 Programmes delivered in conjunction with the Government encourage co-ordination and co-operation among local Governments and education and health authorities. Decentralisation of services makes the programme more accessible, and increases the likelihood of sustained national financial support from the Government. Caribbean
RECOMMENDATIONS THE RECOMMENDATION: THE RECOMMENDATION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: EXAMPLE: USE OF EXISTING RESOURCES People The target group should be involved in the development and distribution of resources and educational materials. Working with lay people or local experts can be cost-effective. Organisations Collaborating with existing organisations makes use of human and financial skills and resources already in place. Integrated efforts of public and civil society organisations bring about social change and a decrease in the demand for drugs. Schools School conditions can impose obstacles and practical difficulties on the implementation of the project. Schools are an important setting where drug abuse prevention programmes can be implemented consistently and systematically. Parents Parents, particularly mothers, when given assistance and support, can be the most active resource and partner of the community and the Government in addressing the drug problem. Parents should be involved in activities to support schoolbased efforts. Parents and teachers need to be involved in youth programmes. Youth Youth participation in the decision-making process of the project is crucial. Youth are a valuable resource for prevention. Youth can be empowered by involving them in the community. Resources and educational materials are designed to reflect the culture, language, needs and wants of the target group; this ensures that they will be easily understood and accepted. Working with lay people from the target group, and turning them into educators, can be a successful and economical way to reach and involve the target group over a longer period of time. Carrying out activities through existing ‘grassroots’ organisations who already know the situation and the target population, reduces costs. In some communities, public services are not efficient; civil society can fill the void through informal mechanisms. The basic conditions of schools, including such practical issues as the provision of educational tools, needs to be addressed before developing health education programmes. By implementing a programme in schools and integrating it into the standard school curriculum, a large number of young people can be reached. Parents are the people who care most about their children, and who therefore have the motivation and courage to fight for their welfare. Parents are more likely to get involved in extracurricular activities organised by the students in school than to be concerned by passive lectures or seminars. Teachers and parents usually have a lot of contact with young people, and can therefore reinforce changes in their attitudes. Giving youth the opportunity to express what they believe to be the problems and solutions in their environment will result in more appropriate responses to the problems. Working with young people means that they themselves are in charge of tackling a problem that predominantly affects them. By participating in the development of the community, the youth become socially secure and psychologically accepted; this facilitates positive behaviour and changes their attitudes towards life. Australia India, Sierra Leone Lebabon, Sierra Leone Caribbean Greece Greece Indonesia Greece Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Lebanon Zimbabwe 89
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ODCCP Studies on Drugs and Crime MO
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Foreward It gives me great pleasure
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Acknowledgements: IV This report wa
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Margareta Nilson Head of Department
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Executive Summary VIII The adoption
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1. Introduction 1.1 Background The
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INTRODUCTION 1.2 Aims and objective
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INTRODUCTION The BRQ is a global in
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INTRODUCTION ● Response rate: The
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2. A case for drug abuse prevention
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According to UNAIDS, in June 2000 t
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OVERVIEW 3. Overview of drug abuse
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OVERVIEW About half of all Governme
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OVERVIEW Life skills development Li
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OVERVIEW demand reduction work cons
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4. Lessons learned in drug abuse pr
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Aims: To prevent children and youth
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LOCAL ● Partnerships with local G
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of crimes committed by children and
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