5. Preparation. Here, the goal is information-gathering to lay the groundwork for planning community strategies to deal with the issue.
Conduct school drug and alcohol surveys.Conduct community surveys.Sponsor a community picnic to kick off the effort.Conduct public forums to develop strategies from the grassroots level.Utilize key leaders and influential people to speak to groups and participate in local radio and television shows.
Plan how to evaluate the success of your efforts.