Extension
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| 2022 - Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.1) | 26 |
Number of parents that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance abuse in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.2) | 26 |
Number of parents that have gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance abuse in the community as a result of Extension programming. |
| 2022.3) | 47 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance abuse in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.4) | 47 |
Number of community partners that have gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance abuse in the community as a result of Extension programming |
| 2022.5) | 89 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance abuse (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
| 2022.6) | 82 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the risk and harm of substance abuse |
| 2022.7) | 77 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of where to access help in the community for a substance abuse issue |
| 2022.8) | 52 |
Number of community partners/agencies involved in the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.9) | 210 |
Number of total volunteer hours completed through the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.10) | 126 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.11) | 6 |
Number of additional substance abuse education and/or prevention activities that occurred as a result of the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.12) | 0 |
Number of community partners that have adopted/enforced substance abuse prevention policies |
| 2022.13) | 12 |
Number of students who know peers that are no longer engaging in substance abuse as a result of what they learned from the program |
Author: Jane Proctor
Major Program: Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours
According to the 2016 Kentucky State Police Report, Crime in Kentucky, drug/narcotic offenses increased 8.36% from 2015 to 2016. There were 137 drug/narcotic offenses in Trimble County. Based on this data, it is evident that there is a a strong need for substance abuse prevention and intervention in Trimble County. The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of drug abuse continue to negatively impact a large
