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Norton County on Alcohol and Other Drugs |
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The Norton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is a county-wide coalition focusing on the reduction of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in Norton County. The Council provides community education, retailer education, youth alternative activities, and prevention social marketing. The Council has over 15 years of experience in prevention planning and providing preventative programs in Norton County. Collaboration with Norton County Big Brothers Big Sisters has increased the number of science-based programming that is offered to Norton County youth in providing mentoring and after-school programs. Funding for these programs is made available through liquor tax funds and Juvenile Justice Authority. Council meetings are usually held on a monthly basis and anyone interested in helping the youth of Norton County is encouraged to participate. For more information and meeting dates, contact Janae Talbott at Smoky Hill Foundation by calling 785-625-5521 or 1-800-757-2180.
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Norton County Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at risk and live in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long-term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.
Contact Information:
108 West Main
P.O. Box 315
Norton, KS 67654
(316) 263-3300
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Youth Access Prevention Partnership |
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The Youth Access Prevention Partnership is a collaborative effort of the Regional Prevention Center, Russell law enforcement, Barton law enforcement, and 8 long-standing county community coalitions in Barton, Ellis, Graham, Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Russell, and Trego counties. The Partnership will establish a coordinated effort in 8 counties to reduce risk factors and implement effective prevention programs in 8 neighboring rural counties. To achieve the goal of reducing underage drinking, the Partnership will implement the following strategies:
1.) Community-based process to enhance the ability of communities to more effectively implement research-based prevention programs.
2.) Education programs for parents, businesses, and youth including retailer identification trainings and community forums to reduce youth access.
3.) Environmental programs consisting of increased law enforcement training, Cops In Shops, and saturation patrols.
4.) Media campaigns, including a youth developed newspaper entitled "Youth Talk About Underage Drinking and Drug Use", and a community leader-driven broadcast media campaign.
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