Originating in the US, Communities that Care is a public health prevention framework that has been operating in Australia for 25 years.
Over 30 Local Government Areas have used the framework to reduce alcohol consumption, injuries and crime. In the US it has been used to also reduce smoking, cannabis and depression. An Australian cost benefit analysis has shown that using the CTC approach to adolescent alcohol consumption has a return of investment of $2.60.
This presentation outlines the Communities that Care model and how communities can use the model. It also presents findings from the National Australian Cluster Randomised Control Trial, and other national and international longitudinal evidence. (Watch Webinar Here)
Also see
- Why Prevention Matters and to Whom
- AOD Primary Prevention & Demand Reduction Priority Primer
- Asia-Pacific Prevention Hearing 2024 – The Declaration of Oviedo
- Prevention Basics! #Prevention #Childfirst What Adults Need to Know — One Choice Prevention
- Protective Factor Number One in Drug Use Prevention Science
- Prevention & Demand Reduction: Denying or Delaying Substance Use in Communities – An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guide'
