Table 3: Key Informant Interview Questions
I. What types of drug prevention programs or activities have occurred in your community?
a. How long have these programs been in your community?
b. Who is served by these programs?
c. Is there need to expand these services? If no, why not?
d. Are there plans to expand? If yes, what are the plans?
e. How are these programs viewed by the community?
2 what is the general attitude about substance abuse in your community?
a. Does the community see substance abuse as a problem?
b. Would or does the community support a prevention plan? If yes, how?
c. Are the leaders in your community involved in prevention efforts? (list)
d. What community organizations have a focus on prevention? (list')
3. Is there information available on local substance abuse prevalence? If yes, from whom?
4. How is that information disseminated? And to whom?
5. Who provides funding for these programs and how long will it continue?
6. What is the community's attitude/belief about funding prevention programs?
7. Is your community aware of the costs of running a prevention program?
8. Are you aware of any proposals that have been written that address the issue of prevention? Are any funded or waiting?
9 What are the primary obstacles to prevention efforts in your community?
10. What is the next step your community needs to take in the area of prevention?