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Community Briefings: A Prevention Tool for Communities

Organization:

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

Publisher:

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

Date Published:

May, 2005

This publication provides a step-by-step explanation of the planning process, including tips on how to organize and promote a community briefing, how to best utilize the information gained from the meeting, and real-life examples of how community briefings can build community awareness. The publication highlights three coalitions that have successfully used a community briefing to help shift the cultural norm in their community.

Download a copy of Community Briefings: A Prevention Tool for Communities (PDF, 363.6 KB) from the Stop Medicine Abuse Web site.

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