RI SPF SIGCommunity Accomplishments

June 25, 2010

Bristol

Cranston

East Providence302 people were trained in “21

Proof” responsible beverage service in 17 classes provided by the EPPC.

Alcohol sales to underage persons decreased from 34.72% to 5%. 

Communities that Care Survey results indicate that binge drinking rates have decreased from 15% to 4%. 

Middletown

Passage of RBS for Class A licenses

Passage of Social Host/Consumption Ordinance w/ education program/fees/fines

Passage of Chemical Health Policy

Newport

North Kingstown

• Passage of Chemical Health Policy and implementation of Social Norms Campaign at the High School

• Students who reported never drinking increased from 41 % to 55%

• Surge of arrests of youth in possession of alcohol. Arrests declined in year 3 as media campaign raised awareness of the enforcement activity.

North ProvidencePassed ordinances for RBS and

standardized licensing penalties

Passed athletic policy to require mandatory meeting for parents

Moderate use of alcohol decreased from 22% in 2005-06 to 17% in 2009

Source 2005-06 SALT Survey Reports & 2009 SPF SIG Youth Survey

PawtucketEstablished partnership with law

enforcement around RBS training Obtaining a City Council resolution

for zero days to obtain RBS certification in the City, pending passage of enabling State legislation

Reconnecting and institutionalizing a faith-based coalition in the City

Providence

Smithfield

Passage of amendment to local RBS ordinance and standardized administrative penalties

Passage of school breathalyzer policy

Students’ moderate use of alcohol (6+ times min 30 days) decreased by over 54% in nine months

Warwick

Passage of School Chemical Health Policy

Students who report never drinking alcohol increased by 8%

Passage of RBS ordinance

WesterlyPassage of Social Host Ordinance

Passage of enforcement policy on party dispersal

Partnering with police to provide equipment to liquor establishments for checking identification

West Warwick

WoonsocketDeveloped drug paraphernalia

ordinance

Implemented drug stings and surveillance activities

Implemented prescription drug awareness media campaign