An impact evaluation of the central Florida prevention coalition

Abstract

This study will examine the impact of the Central Florida Prevention Coalition in reducing the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs, and related violecne from 1996 to 1997 in the four communities targeted for intervention: Parramore and Azalea Park in Orange County, and Goldsboro and Midway in Seminole County. The evaluation was conducted using a pre-test/post-test design. The data collection tool was a series of three surveys, including one for residents of targeted communities, one for human service volunteers and workers, and one for agency directors and community leaders. The surveys were administered informally by employees and volunteers of the Central Florida Prevention Coalition. The results of these surveys were compiled and analyzed in conjunction with social indicator data to answer a framework of questions addressing substance abuse and related violence. Findings include an intense need for intervention and alternative activities for youth. There was little change in community residents' perception of a substance abuse safety, opportunities for youth, participation in prevention activities, or hope for positive change. However, there was positive change in these categories for human service workers and community leaders. Effective media for conveying a substance abuse prevention method were identified.

Notes

This item is only available in print in the UCF Libraries. If this is your thesis or dissertation, you can help us make it available online for use by researchers around the world by downloading and filling out the Internet Distribution Consent Agreement. You may also contact the project coordinator Kerri Bottorff for more information.

Thesis Completion

1998

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Kazmerski, K.J.

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Health and Public Affairs

Degree Program

Social Work

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021525

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS