Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.6) | 250 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.3) | 250 |
Number of program participants who intend to change behavior to use destigmatized language |
| 2022.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.1) | 50 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.7) | 250 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Family and Consumer Sciences has taken several steps to address the Substance Use and Prevention issues facing Johnson County. The need to pursue these educational efforts has been requested by both the local Extension Councils as well as an initiative the County Judge Executive and the Mayor coordinated through CEDIK. In response to these local emerging requests, the FCS agent has been trained in the Recovering Your Finances 8 part series and offered them to 30 drug court participants. Over 50%
