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Prevalence, Nature of Substance Abuse Problems in
Youth
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Comprehensive Approaches to School-based or School-linked Prevention
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Coordinated School-Agency-Community Programs
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Whole School Strategies
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Agency and School Policies
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Instructional Programs
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Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
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Social Support From Parents, Youth and the Community
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Changes to Physical Environment and Practical Resources
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Building Capacity in
Schools, Professionals, Agencies, Communities, Governments
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Making Change Happen in
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This page introduces several of
the resources on and linked to this web site that will help schools to work
with their communities, other agencies and parents to prevent substance
abuse and other additions. The strategies and programs suggested here are
derived from research evidence and practical experience. The suggested frame
of reference for considering these specific interventions is a comprehensive
approach (linking substance abuse with similar problems, addressing the
needs of the whole child, mobilizing multiple levels within several systems)
that identifies, delivers and coordinates several school health programs
that create and maintain a health -promoting schools and neighbourhood
environment.Please examine and use these resources that have been produced
with funds from Health Canada, the Health & Learning Knowledge Centre of the
Canadian Council on Learning, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and
other organizations:
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Knowledge-Summary, Selected Research/Reports
and Research Agenda
A substantive review of substance use and abuse in young people and
effective approaches that can be taken by schools in partnership with
other agencies, communities, parents and youth organizations is provided
here in a Knowledge Summary. Also attached to this page is a list of
selected research reviews, landmark case studies and key reports with
convenient web links for rapid access. As well, this section includes a
research agenda developed through a
consultation with experts, officials and practitioners that identifies
issues requiring further study.
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Tools/Checklists/Assessment/Planning Guides
This page introduces several school and other self-assessment tools as
well as planning guides for educators, public health staff, police and
addictions workers.
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Instructional Programs and Lesson Plans
This section contains hundreds of lesson plans from a variety of
sources. As well, several instructional programs that are widely-used in
Canada are described. See the links to lessons and learning activities
on substance abuse.
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Webquests
There are several web-based students projects that can be used for
individual student or group projects. Several of these webquests address
substance abuse directly.
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Policy Advice and Tools
This wiki includes strategic and practical advice on policy-making by
health authorities, police services, schools and other sectors as well
as samples of such policies.
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Webinars
Learn more about several web-based presentations and related materials
prepared for staff development sessions. Technology now permits you to
see and hear digital recordings of the webinars through your computer.
See
Archived Webinars.
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Canadian Community of Practice, Toolbox Wiki and
Blog
Educators, public health, police services, university-based experts and
others at the local level agency, provincial/territorial and national
level have joined together in a
Community of Practice (COP) that is
supported by a tool-box wiki that lists programs suggested by the COP
members and other sources and also includes a blog of the latest news,
events and research.
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International Wiki Dialogue on Effective
School-based Prevention
Drawing on Canadian and international sources, this Wikipedia style
collection of pages is under preparation by experts from around the
world. Read, comment or help to prepare a page on a topic based on your
experience or expertise.
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National Surveys of
School, Agency, Ministry Prevention Capacity
This section will present and discuss the results of two national
surveys that report on school, health/addiction clinics, school board,
police department, health authority and government ministries' capacity
to promote, implement and evaluate evidence-based programs, policies and
practices. An 2004 analysis of health and education ministry capacity is
included in this section.
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Environment Scans and
Other Reports
A series of Canadian provincial/territorial environment scans and other
reports on progress are included.
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Canada's School Health Facebook.
(Professional/Agency Networking Site and Blog)
Visit and join our innovative, online professional/agency network that
includes profiles and updates on local school boards, agencies and
professionals working to promote health and social development through
schools. Stay up-to-date by visiting or receiving the weekly
SH Blog.
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