Strategy Aims & Objectives (2010-2016)
STRATEGY AIMS
We are trying to reduce alcohol related harm by:
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Increasing awareness of alcohol as a community issue
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Addressing attitudes and norms of alcohol in the community
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Supporting a positive change in the local environment to reduce alcohol related harm
STRATEGY OBJECTIVES
PILLAR: Supply Reduction, Availability & Enforcement
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Develop a local policing strategy in relation to alcohol
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Actively seek a level of control in the number and density of alcohol outlets
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Work with local alcohol retail outlets to develop and implement a voluntary code of practice in relation to alcohol
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Ensure the provision of localised responsible training to alcohol retail outlets in Ballymun
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Advocate for changes to current legislation on alcohol
PILLAR: Prevention and Education
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Support and promote evidence-based alcohol/drug education programmes focusing on life skills
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Support and promote delivery of evidence-based family skills programmes to build protective factors
PILLAR: Community Awareness
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Influence community perception and norms in relation to alcohol by promoting healthy living, lifestyle awareness and participative events
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To use the media to gain support for community policy initiatives
PILLAR: Treatment & Rehabilitation
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Ensure a range of appropriate responses to engage those with problematic alcohol issues
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To respond to the impact of alcohol use and related harms on children, family members. (New Objective 2013-2016)
PILLAR: Harm Reduction
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Seek the reduction of direct and indirect alcohol-related health and social harms to individuals who are unable or unwilling to stop using alcohol
PILLAR: Policy and Research
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Monitor and report on the implementation of the Strategy
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Ensure that the Strategy effectively meets the needs of the community
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Communicate and promote local experience to inform policy debates and agendas