Public Education and
Prevention Plans:
Comprehensive Web-based
“Toolkit”
Scope:
A)
Web-based Comprehensive “Toolkit”:
A toolkit of substance use/abuse prevention resources to be integrated and disseminated in the schools and the community. This toolkit should include primary, secondary and tertiary prevention components with the identification of current resources including agencies and networks that are delivering the various services.
Objective:
Integrate, disseminate and enhance education on substance use abuse
prevention for youth from elementary through high school age.
Concept
Design:
Draft Budget - figures do not
include taxes – Appendix 1
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Web-based Toolkit
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Activity |
Resource |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
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Assemble & organize content and links |
2 grad students for
3 months |
$3K/month each |
$18,000 |
Provide direction to students and develop customized
content, egg. Local fact sheets, annotations |
experienced
substance abuse professional with input from a (retired?) educator |
$1600/wk for 5
weeks over 3 months, plus expenses |
$8,500 |
Development of web page text and translation as required |
Professional
writer/editor & translators |
$60/hr for writer;
$0.25/word translation |
$3,500 |
Review of content |
volunteer team with
diverse expertise |
meeting costs only |
$500 |
Web design and programming, including testing |
Professional web
services firm (Ottawa-based) |
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$10,000 |
Design and preparation of promotional materials, egg.
Posters, bookmarks, magnets |
Professional design
services & printers |
$2,500 design
estimate |
$10,500 |
Temporary Project Manager |
Senior agency staff
or contractor |
$1500/month over 4
months |
$6,000 |
Dissemination and promotion - personal visits to schools
& agencies, plus mailings to approx 150 individual sites |
Agency staff or
contractor, approx 6-8 weeks |
$1000/wk plus expenses |
$9,000 |
Contingency @10% |
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$6,600 |
Total Development
Cost Estimate |
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$72,600 |
Hosting and occasional site maintenance |
Professional or
internal to host agency if facilities exist |
$50/month for
hosting |
$1,200 |
Networking and gathering information & update site
content, plus continue promotion |
Agency staff or
contractor, approx 4 days/month plus local travel |
$200/day (loaded
rate) |
$10,500 |
Reproduction of promotional materials as required |
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$750 |
Translation of new content as required |
Professional
translators |
$0.25/word |
$750 |
Annual operations |
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$13,200 |
Develop evaluation methodology |
Consultant
(professor) |
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$2,000 |
Conduct evaluation and analysis |
Consultant or
professor and grad students |
depends on
methodology |
$3,000 |
Implement any recommended changes |
TBD |
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$1,500 |
Evaluation |
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$6,500 |
Total Project Cost
over 3 years |
(includes
development, evaluation plus 3 full years operation) |
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$118,700 |
Funding Strategy
Introduction:
The
IDAS Substance Use and Abuse Prevention Plan are comprised of three proposed
projects to be delivered in combination as a model for substance use and abuse
Public Education and Prevention. The three combined projects of the work plan
are: A) Web-based Comprehensive “Toolkit” B) Training, Education and
Information Sessions, and C) Public Awareness Campaigns. Each will require a
separate and distinct funding approach customized to the scope, concept designs
and level of partner involvement. The strategy involves multiple financial
contributors and in-kind contributions by partners.
Fit with the Three Levels of Government
Municipal
Scope and Local Interests
Within
the City of Ottawa, the IDAS Prevention projects are linked to the mandate of
Ottawa Public Health, Crime Prevention Ottawa and Ottawa Police Services.
In
addition to participation in the Prevention Task Force, many IDAS community
partners are also members of the Substance Abuse and Youth in School (SAYS)
Coalition, managed by Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI). This Coalition (including the four local
school boards and three youth treatment agencies) may be a significant source
of in-kind support for various IDAS initiatives.
Locally,
the United Way and the Ottawa Community Foundation have both supported the
development of the SAYS Coalition, and collaborative action to address youth
substance abuse will likely remain within their funding priorities. All of
these organizations have a strong interest in the success of the IDAS Prevention
project.
Provincial
Scope
The entire set of projects being proposed by the Prevention Task Force represents a comprehensive and potentially unique model within the Province of Ontario. As such, the model may attract funding support from one or more provincial ministries. The initiative fits well with the mandate of Ministry of Health Promotion and it is therefore recommended that the proposed IDAS Prevention Plan request funding from the Ministry of Health Promotion as a potential pilot project for Ontario. Even a small provincial contribution would enhance the credibility of the initiative and demonstrate a broader partnership, making the projects more attractive to other funders. Note, however, that the upcoming Provincial election will effect the timing of such discussions. Unless support can be secured in advance of the election, dialogue toward new provincial commitments may not be possible until much later in the fall or winter.
Federal
Scope
Federally,
substance abuse prevention has a direct fit with the proposed new National
Anti-Drug Strategy. The 2007 Federal Budget committed $64M over two years for prevention, treatment and enforcement,
but at the time of writing, the details of how this would be allocated were not
yet announced. The previous national strategy made significant funding
available for community initiatives, and should a similar approach be
maintained, Ottawa’s IDAS will be well positioned to receive a federal grant.
Related Federal announcements should be closely monitored, and if the
opportunity arises, a contribution for any or all of the IDAS Prevention
projects should be sought from the National Anti-Drug Strategy.
Since
substance abuse is strongly linked with crime, the Crime Prevention Action Fund
(through Public Safety Canada) is also a potential source of funding.
Note
that for seeking support from senior levels of government, it may be more
advantageous to show the three proposed projects as components of an overall
community-wide initiative (rather than focusing on one project at a time) so
that the total resource requirements and contributions can be seen in their
totality. This shows more clearly the comprehensive nature of the strategy, and
also shows a more balanced view of the number and scale of the anticipated
partners and contributors.
On
a local level, however, it is more practical to assemble partners and funders
on a project-by-project basis so the individual activities can be matched more
closely to the most appropriate organizations as no one organization will be
able to contribute to all three projects in a significant way.
Funding
Strategy –Comprehensive Web-based “Toolkit”
Total development and
implementation over 3 years: $119K
( initial non-recurring
development cost: $73K)
This is financially the smallest of the three projects and has the advantage of having a well-defined and visible product. Funders and sponsors can be readily acknowledged as part of the website for both financial and in-kind support. The initial development cost is the major component, and annual operating requirements are less than $15K/year.
Suggested Funding
Sources
(1) City of Ottawa. It is proposed that the
City of Ottawa fund the three-year operating costs of this project (approximately
$13K/year X 3 years) plus $6K in Year 1 for the provision of a temporary
Project Manager for the host agency.
(2) Trillium Foundation. The Trillium Foundation’s Community Program provides maximum contributions of $75K/year. Their priorities include enhanced student success and community engagement, which are compatible with the objectives of the Toolkit. They should be approached to gauge their interest in this project.
(3) Public Safety Canada’s Research and Knowledge Development Fund. The evaluation (budgeted at $6500.) could be separated into an initial development component and annual operational assessments/updates. A more thorough evaluation could potentially also be funded via Public Safety Canada’s Research and Knowledge Development Fund, although the link to crime prevention would have to be demonstrated.
(4) In-Kind Contributions - It may also be possible to reduce the financial cost of the project through in-kind contributions of time and expertise by organizations with a related mandate.
(5) National Anti-Drug Strategy and Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion. The Toolkit would be represented in the overall Prevention strategy that would be presented to senior levels of government for funding.
The Trillium Foundation has three
application cycles per year: March 1, July 1 and November 1. The timeframe for
decision is approximately 120 days after submission deadline – i.e.
Applications submitted for the July 1 deadline would receive a decision on
November 1.
Objective: Integrate,
disseminate and enhance education on substance use abuse prevention for youth
from elementary through high school age.
Date: 3-Year Plan
Project Manager: Gregory Springer
Phase |
Task/Activity/Milestone |
Deliverable |
Duration |
Type of
Resource |
Cost |
Dependencies |
Funding |
Identify funding
opportunities, requirements and submission timelines appropriate to the
toolkit. OCRI, Crime Prevention Ottawa, City and others can funnel prospective opportunities and work together to identify who has financial capabilities within agencies. |
Secured funding |
On-going and as funding opportunities come available. |
Multi-stakeholder groups may be positioned to apply. |
In-kind contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for consultation |
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Planning & Development |
Create an inventory and directory of existing
local services and resources. Set the expectations and boundaries for the
directory of services. Create an inventory of existing school based substance use prevention curriculum based resources. Complete a literature search that explores best practices and effective models of substance use and abuse prevention for youth. Engage
educators, including curriculum experts, in the process to determine how the
toolkit can be used to share best practices among educators. Identify framework(s) based on grade and need, which should include age appropriate factors. Collate and organize information appropriate for the toolkit. |
A comprehensive annotated bibliography of existing data, resources and information of substance use/abuse resources including current curriculum based substance resources being used in the schools. A draft of the framework for the toolkit and directory incorporating the project concept design. |
Effort
spread over a 3 - 4 month period to hire staff and complete task. Draft framework for the toolkit would be due by
Jan08 |
2
masters students for the equivalent of three months full time, plus related
expenses Knowledgeable
professional (contractor) to supervise students and develop customized
content, e.g. local fact sheets Representation from
members of the IDAS prevention workgroup and boards of education to provide
guidance and review information P.T.
Project Manager |
Approximately $18,000 (honorarium, supplies etc.,) $1600/wk for 5 weeks over 3 months, plus expenses =$8500 In-kind support from various agencies, plus $500 meeting costs $1500/month for 3 months |
Money for masters students and other contractors |
Implementation & Launch |
Develop
website design, including structure, functionality requirements, and look
& feel. Programming and testing. Draft
text for individual web pages as required Translation
of website text and any new materials (not of third-party resources to be
referenced) Design
and preparation of promotional materials, e.g. Posters, bookmarks, magnets Dissemination
and promotion - personal visits to schools, parent groups & agencies,
plus mailings to approx 150 individual sites. Additional contact with school
trustees. Hosting
and occasional technical maintenance Networking
with addiction and youth-serving agencies, Public Health, educators, and
other community stakeholders to continue promotion and gather information to
update site content. Ongoing
translation of new content and reproduction of materials as required |
Well-designed, easy-to-use bilingual website targeting educators, parents and youth (mainly Gr 6 and up) Plan and collateral materials to promote the web-based toolkit, resulting in broad awareness and access by target groups Maintain useful, up-to-date website, monitor postings (if required), respond to queries |
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month 4 weeks design and procurement 6 - 8 weeks promotion Ongoing through the year for 3 years |
Professional web services firm (in Ottawa) Professional writer and translator Project Manager Professional design services & printers Resource person to do promotion (plus expenses) A host agency to be the clearinghouse for the toolkit. ($50/month if hosted by web company) An experienced resource person hired by the host agency, approx 4 days/month @ $200/day plus expenses |
$10,000 $3,500 $1,500 $10,500 $9,000 $1,200 per year $10,500/year $1,500/year |
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Evaluation |
Identify existing
evaluation models, then develop an appropriate evaluation plan that will
measure usage and effectiveness of the toolkit. Assess usage levels and
user feedback after the first year and implement recommendations to improve
the website and its contents. Conduct evaluation of impact of the toolkit |
An appropriate evaluation tool to assess the toolkit clearinghouse Progress report & recommendations Evaluation
of impact at end of 3 years |
Short development period, then annual data gathering and analysis. Full evaluation at end of Year 3 |
In-kind
contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for
consultation |
$2,000 $1,500 $3,000 |
Monies for evaluation |
Training, Education and Information Sessions
Scope:
B) School Staff, and Youth Serving Agencies Training and Parent Information and Youth
Education Sessions.
Training, information
and/or education sessions on youth substance use and abuse to school staff,
parents, youth serving agencies and youth around primary, secondary and
tertiary prevention.
Objective:
Increase and/or enhance school
staff, parent and youth serving agencies and youth awareness, understanding and
comfort level around preventing substance use and abuse through training,
education and information sessions.
Concept Design:
Youth
Education Sessions
a) School assemblies (large group)
b) Classroom sessions (small group)
c) One on One for the prevention staff to work with high risk students
d) Web/Internet based education tool (individuals). The web/internet based training tool should be attached and accessible in the clearinghouse web site.
e) Service providers (separate sessions or include in current programming) (Service providers could include: boys and girls club, YMCA, Parks and Recreation, YSB, Operation Go Home etc.,
f) Should include alternative prevention strategies to build on protective factors and reduce risk factors
g) Should include youth based positive role models as part of model of training
h) Include mental health component to build resiliency in youth and enhance protective factors, self-esteem and healthy living strategies that build on current models.
i) Should be offered throughout the school year and ongoing availability in the community agencies
j) Should be extended into college and universities in next phase of implementation.
k) Education sessions should be based on best practice models of youth engagement and substance use/abuse prevention with components of various models incorporated in the education modules.
l) The timing of the sessions will be decided by individual schools but should be available and disseminated in all boards and in all local schools.
m) Education sessions would be available for broad community access in diverse agencies.
n) Should include pre, mid and post evaluation of education sessions.
o) School staff, principles, parent councils/committees/groups should be engaged in the process.
p) Each individual school will assist in identifying which youth groups will assist in leading and coordinating the education sessions.
q) The education sessions would provide an opportunity to increase awareness and promote substance use and abuse prevention campaign(s).
r) Will include input, consultation and/or involvement from at least one member from each pillar whenever possible.
School
Staff Training Sessions
· Multiple pronged approach:
a) Board-wide professional development days (large group) (these are limited in number and time)
b) School-based professional development days (smaller, more engaged groups but access to a larger number of schools)
c) “Train the trainer” component should be built-in to training. Train guidance or department heads to be able to return to their perspective schools to train staff.
d) Addictions counsellors should be part of the training process for school staff.
e) Web-based link to clearinghouse website (toolkit) of available training.
f) Should include pre, mid and post evaluation of training.
g) School staff should be involved in the development etc., of training sessions.
s) Training sessions would provide an opportunity to promote, raise awareness to, substance use and abuse prevention campaign(s)
t) Will include input, consultation and/or involvement from at least one member from each pillar whenever possible.
Parent
Information Sessions
· Multiple pronged approach:
a) Information through hard copy and email newsletters (limited )
b) Parent information nights should be a forum for dissemination.
c) Parent committees, councils engaged in the development etc., of the information sessions.
d) Offered to parents throughout school year
e) Parent lead whenever possible.
f) Offer information sessions at 3 or 4 locations inviting parents from multiple schools and boards
g) Build on existing parent information sessions offered through existing agencies.
h) Web-based link through clearinghouse website(toolkit).
i) Promoted through schools and community agencies, centre both electronically and hardcopy
j) Should include pre, mid and post evaluation of training.
k) Information sessions would provide an opportunity to promote and raise awareness to substance use and abuse awareness campaign(s).
u) Will include input, consultation and/or involvement from at least one member from each pillar whenever possible.
Youth
Serving Agencies Training Sessions
· Multiple pronged approach:
a) Training forums/sessions with multiple agencies and partners invited
b) Agency-specific training should included basics of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Training sessions will be offered by various agencies based on topic and expertise requested by schools and community.
c) Multiple agency mentoring/shadowing program
d) Web-based interactive training program built-in with direct link to clearinghouse website (toolkit).
e) Include additional training for existing and additional youth addictions counsellors around provide primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and able to train parents, school staff and other youth serving professionals.
f) Incorporate components of current models substance use/abuse training and programming where appropriate e.g., Communities that Care operating system, Safe Communities model etc
g) Current agencies working with youth should also be provided additional training opportunities to train parents, school staff and other youth serving professionals.
h) Offer annual training including a “refresher” and first-time training component.
i) Should include pre, mid and post evaluation of training.
j) Youth serving agencies should be involved in the development etc., of the training sessions.
k) Training sessions would provide an opportunity to promote and raise awareness to substance use and abuse prevention campaign(s).
l) Will include input, consultation and/or involvement from at least one member from each pillar whenever possible.
Draft Budget - figures do
not include taxes – Appendix 2
Training, Information and/or
Education Sessions
Activity |
Resource |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
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Development of core training content and methodology
(build on existing materials) |
Experienced youth
substance abuse professional |
$1600/week for 2
weeks |
$3,200 |
Research best practices for youth education programs and
update/customize content for local use; involve community partners |
Led by youth
substance abuse professional with broad input |
$1600/week for 2
weeks + expenses |
$4,000 |
Customize content and delivery for educators, including
small pilot |
The above
developer, assisted by an educator |
$1600/week for 2
people |
$3,200 |
Customize content and delivery for parents, including
small pilot |
The above
developer, with input from parent advisors |
$1600/week for 2
people |
$3,200 |
Customize content and delivery for youth-serving agencies |
The above
developer, with input from agencies |
$1600/week for 2
people |
$3,200 |
Translation of training materials |
Professional
translation |
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$700 |
Project coordination |
Contract |
1 day/wk, 8 weeks;
$250/day |
$2,000 |
Contingency @10% |
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$1,950 |
Development cost |
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$21,450 |
Reproduction of training materials and handouts |
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$1,000 |
Promotion of education sessions, email bulletins and
pamphlets for distribution to all Gr 7-12 students (to take home to parents) |
Professional layout
and printing |
$0.10/page for
64,000 students |
$7,000 |
Delivery of 4 training sessions to educators (up to one
day each). At least one session must be in French |
Delivered by
experienced youth substance abuse professional, preferably the developer |
$1600/week plus
expenses, including space |
$4,000 |
Release time for classroom teachers to attend training (1
per school, one day) |
This may not be
required if training can be provided during regularly scheduled prof'l
development time |
$200/day; 120
schools |
$24,000 |
Delivered by
experienced youth substance abuse professional, preferably the developer |
$1600/week plus
expenses, including space |
$2,000 |
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Delivery of training sessions to agencies (2 different
times/locations). At least one session must be French |
Delivered by experienced
youth substance abuse professional, preferably the developer |
$1600/week plus
expenses, including space |
$1,200 |
Work with educators to develop implementation strategy for
youth education sessions |
Developer + 1 day
release time for 3 educators |
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$1,000 |
Youth education session delivery in schools and/or other
venues, including promotion to schools |
Dependent on model
developed; assume 2 days/wk x 8 months |
$320/day + expenses |
$24,500 |
Annual update for each training, information and/or
education package, including community stakeholder input |
Developer and
Project Coordinator |
8 days each |
$4,560 |
Contingency @10% |
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$6,926 |
Annual training
delivery |
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$76,186 |
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Develop evaluation methodology |
Consultant
(professor) |
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$2,000 |
Conduct evaluation and analysis |
Consultant or
professor and grad students |
depends on
methodology |
$3,000 |
Implement any recommended changes |
TBD |
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$1,500 |
Evaluation (short
term) |
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$6,500 |
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Total Project Cost
over 3 years |
(includes
development, evaluation plus 3 yrs operation) |
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$256,508 |
B. Training, Education and Information Sessions (Parents, Educators, Youth and Youth-serving Agencies)
Total development and
delivery over 3 years: $257K
(Total development cost only:
$22K)
The training, education and information sessions carry a relatively small development cost, but require over $76K/year for delivery to all target audiences (over three years). A significant evaluation of the initiative will be required to justify continuation beyond the initial period. It is also possible that after an intensive period of delivery, the frequency of training and/or education sessions could be decreased for certain audiences, also emphasizing the need for a thoughtful evaluation. (For example, once a core group of educators have received training, there will be less need to fund annual release days for this purpose).
Suggested Funding Sources
(1) Crime Prevention Action Fund. This project may be well suited for support through the Crime Prevention Action Fund. The Action Fund offers up to $100K/year for up to 3 years.
(2) National Anti-Drug Strategy and Ontario Ministry
of Health Promotion. The Training and Education Sessions would be
represented in the overall Prevention strategy that would be presented to
senior levels of government for funding.
(3) In-Kind Contributions. There are also numerous opportunities for in-kind contributions of time, expertise and facilities (e.g. space to hold training sessions). For example, if some of the teacher training component can be combined with existing school board professional development activities, teacher time may also become an in-kind contribution. In-kind contributions of significant budget items (such as teacher time) should be confirmed in advance and built into the project budget before funding proposals are submitted.
Government announcements related to substance abuse prevention should be monitored. It is more likely that federal funding opportunities will be available after September. There would likely be significant synergy in combining funding and project management efforts for this project with the Toolkit, so the timelines for planning purposes should be aligned. At this time, there are no published application or funding deadlines for any of the sources listed above.
As the development and delivery processes involved in this project may potentially involve many partners, any funding proposals will be more credible if the partners (or at least the process to select them) are clearly identified. Letters of interest/support should also be obtained from key groups representing the audiences to be the beneficiaries of the various education and training initiatives.
Objective: Increase
and/or enhance school staff, parent and youth serving agencies and youth
awareness, understanding and comfort level around preventing substance use and
abuse through training, education and information sessions.
Date: 3 Year Plan
Project Manager: Gregory Springer
Phase |
Task/Activity/Milestone |
Deliverable |
Duration |
Type of Resource |
Cost |
Dependencies |
Funding |
Secure funding for training sessions and associated costs |
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Dependent
on grant timelines |
Planning & Development |
Research best practices and resources for substance abuse education programs and update/customize content for local use; involve community partners Develop core training content and methodology (build on existing materials & models) Customize content & process for each target group (youth, parents, educators, and youth-serving agencies) Translate training materials |
Bilingual training modules and process guides customized for each target audience |
8 weeks development time |
Experienced youth substance abuse professional(s) @ $1600/week, with input from other experts as required, e.g. educators, P.D. consultant, parents plus 4 pillars (in-kind contributions) Professional translator Project Coordinator, could be agency staff or contractor |
$4,000 $3,200 $9,600 $700 $2,000 |
Money
for a resource people as indicated |
Implementation -
Agencies |
Reproduction of training materials and handouts Promotion and delivery of training sessions to agencies (2 different times/locations). At least one session must be French |
Well-attended training sessions |
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All training to be delivered by experienced youth substance abuse professional, preferably the developer |
$1,000 $1,200 |
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Implementation -
Educators - Parents - Youth |
Promotion and delivery of 4 training sessions to Gr.7-12 educators (up to one day each). French language school boards to receive training in French. Promotion of parent education sessions: email bulletins and pamphlets for distribution to all Gr 7-12 students (to take home to parents) Delivery of 4 evening information sessions for parents (same session done at 4 different locations). At least one session must be in French. Work with educators to develop implementation strategy for youth education sessions Promote and deliver youth education sessions in schools and/or other venues Annual update for each training, information and/or education package, including community stakeholder input |
Well-attended training sessions for educators Well-attended information sessions for parents Substance abuse prevention education delivered to as many youth as possible in all high schools and as many Gr.7/8 schools as possible |
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Trainer as above Release time for classroom teachers to attend; 1 day/school Professional layout and printing of pamphlet (64,000) Trainer as above Dependent on model developed; assume 2 days/wk x 8 months Developer and project coordinator; 2 days per package |
$1000 x 4 $200/days x 120 schools = $24,000 $7000 $2000 $1,000 $320/day if delivered
by counsellor = $24,500 $4,560 |
Support by all four school boards’ executive and trustees |
Evaluation |
Identify existing
evaluation models, and then develop an appropriate evaluation plan that will
measure participation rates and effectiveness of training/education sessions.
Assess participation
rates and feedback after the first year and implement recommendations to
improve the process and/or content. Conduct evaluation of impact of the training & education sessions |
An appropriate evaluation tool to assess the impact of the training Progress report & recommendations after first year Evaluation of impact at end of 3 years |
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Resource person to create evaluation. Person identified to collate results In-kind contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for consultation |
$2,000 $1,500 $3,000 |
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Scope:
C) Public Education and Awareness Campaign(s):
Public Education and
Awareness campaign(s) on preventing
youth substance use and abuse.
Objective: The objective of the campaign(s) is to reduce the rate of youth substance use and abuse and to increase public awareness by providing accurate and current information about the risk and protective factors associated with youth substance use and abuse.
Concept
Design:
· Multiple pronged approach (Year 1 youth, Year 2 parents/responsible adult and Year 3 general public and Repeat process).
Youth target (Year 1)
a) Variety of mediums should include radio – youth focused stations, TV (Much Music etc.,) posters (schools, recreation centres, shopping centres, internet
b) Include youth in the development/creation of all materials and key message development
c) Campaign needs to reflect divergence of cultures and incorporate societal realities. Materials etc. should be appropriate adaptations and not just translations.
d) Run for one year and then repeat
e) Four pillar involvement
f) Build upon existing youth substance use/abuse prevention campaigns wherever appropriate.
g) All evaluation results should be publishable therefore ensure ethics approved process.
h) Include a pre, mid and post evaluation tool to measure effectiveness of campaign on youth. Ensure large random sample group.
i) Ensure campaign runs at peek times e.g., celebration times not just at random times throughout school year.
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Parents Target (Year 2)
a) Variety of mediums (radio – adult focused stations), TV (News shows etc,), posters (major workplaces, shopping centres) Internet
b) Reflect divergence of cultures, family structures, socio-economic levels etc.,
c) Should include healthy family functioning component
d) Should build on existing campaigns
j) Include primary, secondary and tertiary messaging from early intervention to problematic and dependent substance use/abuse.
k) Run for one year then repeat.
l) Include key messages developed specifically for parents/caregivers; include parent groups in message and campaign development.
m) Build upon existing parent education/awareness campaigns wherever appropriate.
n) Four pillar involvement.
o) All evaluation results should be publishable therefore ensure ethics approved process.
p) Include a pre, mid and post evaluation tool to measure effectiveness of campaign on parents. Ensure large random sample group.
a) Variety of mediums
b) Focus on correct statistics, information and education around substance use/abuse in the community. It should incorporate awareness of risk and protective factors for preventing substance use and abuse and the impact associated with injury from substance use and abuse.
c) Four pillar involvement.
d) Run for one year and then repeat. Attach campaign to themes in the community wherever possible e.g., drug awareness week, etc.,
e) Include key messages developed specifically for general public; include public input into message and campaign development.
f) Build upon existing public awareness campaigns wherever appropriate
g) All evaluation results should be publishable therefore ensure ethics approved process.
h) Include a pre, mid and post evaluation tool to measure effectiveness of awareness/education campaign. Ensure large random sample group.
Draft Budget - figures do
not include taxes – Appendix 3
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Education and Awareness
Campaigns |
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Activity |
Resource |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
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Year 1 Youth Campaign |
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Development of Social Marketing Campaign |
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Graphic Design - Work with Marketing Firm |
Look and Feel of campaign, key message development etc.
Includes meeting with youth and identified project leads. Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions
based on feedback and input from youth consultations. |
50,000 |
$50,000 |
Consult with youth leaders in schools and community
agencies. |
Includes recruitment
of at least 20 youth to establish a youth committee in selected schools or
agencies for full one year of campaign. Includes transportation,
refreshments, honoraria etc. |
$300 per youth for
duration of campaign |
$6,000 |
Test Message |
Remuneration for youth who participate in intercept tests
for campaign messaging. Conduct 400 intercept test. |
$15.00 per youth X
400 |
$6,000 |
Translation/proofing |
Translation and adapt into French key messages, and all
campaign materials |
$70/ hr X 20 hours
x3 |
$4,200 |
Printing |
850 transit ads (to accommodate whole bus fleet) |
$6 per ad X 850 |
$5,100 |
|
200 transit shelter posters |
$95 X 200 |
$19,000 |
|
2000 posters for schools and community centres |
$1 X 2000 |
$2,000 |
|
10000 pamphlets for schools and community centres |
0.20 X 10000 |
$2,000 |
Launch |
|
|
|
Radio |
Youth radio stations such as Hot 89.9 and 88.5 |
12 weeks, 15 spots
per week at $75 per spot X 2 radio stations |
$27,000 |
Bus Ads |
full fleet of 850 buses |
850 buses X 12
weeks |
$6,300 |
Bus Shelters |
Bus shelter ads |
80 spots (potential
for bonus spots X 8 week run) |
$25,680 |
Evaluation |
|
|
|
Youth Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working
with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires,
Surveys, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis |
|
$25,000 |
Contingency @ 10% |
|
|
$17,828 |
Total Youth
Campaign |
|
|
$196,108 |
|
|
|
|
Year 2 Parent Campaign |
|
|
|
Development of Social Marketing Campaign |
|
|
|
Graphic Design - Work with Marketing Firm |
Look and Feel of campaign, key message development etc.
Includes meeting with parents and identified project leads. Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions
based on feedback and input from parent consultations. |
|
$50,000 |
Parent Consultation |
Consult with parent groups, committees etc., Include
recruitment of at least 50 parents full year of campaign. Includes their
transportation, refreshments, honorariums etc., |
$300 per
representative for duration of campaign |
$15,000 |
Test Message |
Remuneration for parents who participate in intercept
tests for campaign messaging. Conduct 100 intercept test. |
$15 per person X
100 |
$1,500 |
Translation/proofing |
Translation and adaptation into French for bus, radio and
bus shelters |
$70/hr for 20 hours
x 3 |
$4,200 |
Printing |
850 transit ads (to accommodate whole bus fleet) |
$6 per ad X 850 |
$5,100 |
|
200 transit shelter posters |
$95 X 200 |
$19,000 |
|
2000 posters for community centres and community agencies
for parents |
$1 X 2000 |
$2,000 |
|
10000 pamphlets for community centres and agencies for
parents |
0.20 X 10000 |
$2,000 |
Launch |
|
|
|
Radio |
Adult radio stations |
12 weeks, 15 spots
per wk at $75/spot X 2 radio stations |
$27,000 |
Bus Ads |
full fleet of 850 buses |
850 buses X 12
weeks |
$6,300 |
Bus Shelters |
Bus shelter ads |
80 spots (potential
for bonus spots X 8 week run) |
$25,680 |
Evaluation |
|
|
|
Parent Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working
with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires,
Surveys, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis |
|
$25,000 |
Contingency @10% |
|
|
$18,278 |
Total Parent
Campaign |
|
|
$201,058 |
Year 3 Public Campaign |
|
|
|
Development of Social Marketing Campaign |
|
|
|
Graphic Design - Work with Marketing Firm |
Look and Feel of campaign, key message development etc.
Includes meeting with community members.
Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions based on feedback and input
from public consultations. |
|
$50,000 |
Public Consultation |
Consult with public through forums, community centres
etc., Include recruitment of at least 100 people for full year of campaign.
Includes their transportation, refreshments, honorariums etc., |
$300 per
representative for duration of campaign |
$30,000 |
Test Message |
Remuneration for public who participate in intercept tests
for campaign messaging. Conduct 100 intercept test. |
$15 per person X
100 |
$1,500 |
Translation/proofing |
Translation and adaptation into French for bus, radio and
bus shelters |
$70/hr for 20 hours
x 3 |
$4,200 |
Printing |
850 transit ads (to accommodate whole bus fleet) |
$6 per ad X 850 |
$5,100 |
|
200 transit shelter posters |
$95 X 200 |
$19,000 |
|
2000 posters for community centres and community
agencies |
$1 X 2000 |
$2,000 |
|
10000 pamphlets for community centres and agencies |
0.20 X 10000 |
$2,000 |
Launch |
|
|
|
Radio |
Adult radio stations |
12 weeks, 15 spots
per week at $75 per spot X 2 radio stations |
$27,000 |
Bus Ads |
full fleet of 850 buses |
850 buses X 12
weeks |
$6,300 |
Bus Shelters |
Bus shelter ads |
80 spots (potential
for bonus spots X 8 week run) |
$25,680 |
Evaluation |
|
|
|
Public Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working
with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires,
Surveys, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis |
|
$25,000 |
Contingency @10% |
|
|
$19,778 |
Total Public
Campaign |
|
|
$217,558 |
|
|
|
|
Total Estimated Cost over 3 years of Campaigns |
|
$614,724 |
Note:
Total Estimated Cost of all 3 Substance Use and Abuse
Prevention Projects Implementation over 3 Years |
$989,932 |
C. Public
Education and Awareness Campaigns (Youth, Parents and General Public)
Total cost approximately $200K - $218K per year
The three campaigns carry the highest cost, and exceed levels typically provided by established funding programs and foundations. However, the campaigns have the advantage of being designed to be highly visible to a broad cross-section of the community, and therefore may have some appeal to certain private sector partners.
Suggested Funding
Sources
Some of the companies in the financial sector in particular have a focus on youth and/or health promotion for their social responsibility initiatives. Depending on the nature of the advertisements, such a company may consider sponsorship of these positive community messages. Even so, any one company is likely to contribute only a portion of the total project cost, given that the visibility is limited to Ottawa. A small number of compatible private partners may need to be assembled. The Public Awareness Campaigns would also be represented in Ottawa’s overall Prevention strategy when seeking funding via the National Anti-Drug Strategy.
Unless it becomes tied to provincial or federal funding of the overall Prevention Plan for Ottawa, the timing of this project will be largely within the hands of the City. Discussion with potential corporate partners could begin shortly after a positive decision by Council in June 2007. Corporate decisions involving a major investment may need to be linked in with organizational budget processes – planning for 2008 would likely begin during the summer months for organizations working on a January – December fiscal year.
These efforts will need to be coordinated with any other large-scale private sponsorships being sought by the City in related areas. Note that a number of scenarios are possible, for example:
- one corporate partner for entire three-year campaign
- a different partner for each year (different target audience) of the campaign
- two or more compatible partners involved simultaneously.
Note that the Province of Ontario (via the Ministry of Health Promotion) should also be considered a potential partner. If a large corporate partner has already demonstrated interest, their government relation’s staff may be able to leverage their involvement to help secure provincial support.
Objective: The objective of the campaign(s) is to reduce the rate of youth substance use and abuse and to increase public awareness by providing accurate and current information about the risk and protective factors associated with youth substance use and abuse.
Date: 3 Year Plan
Project Manager: Gregory Springer
Phase |
Task/Activity/Milestone |
Deliverable |
Duration |
Type of
Resource |
Cost |
Dependencies |
Year 1: Youth
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funding |
Identify funding opportunities for public education and awareness campaign. Secure funding |
Funding strategy developed and resources secured. |
|
|
|
|
Planning & Development |
Graphic design: look and feel of campaign, key message development etc. Includes meeting with youth and identified project leads. Consult with youth leaders in schools and community agencies. Test Message - Conduct 400 intercept tests. Translate and adapt into French key messages, and all campaign materials Printing: 850 transit ads, 200 transit shelter posters, 2000 posters and 10,000 pamphlets for schools & community centers |
Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions based on feedback and input from youth consultations. |
|
Marketing firm Recruitment of 20 youth to establish a youth committee in selected schools or agencies for full one year of campaign. In-kind contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for consultation
|
$50,000 $300 per youth includes transportation, refreshments, honoraria etc. $15.00 per youth X 400 = $6000 $4200 $28,100 |
|
Launch |
Radio: Youth radio stations such as Hot 89.9 and 88.5 Bus ads: full fleet of 850 buses Bus shelter ads |
12 wks, 15 spots/ week at $75 each X 2 radio stations 850 buses X 12 weeks 80 spots |
|
|
$27,000 $6,300 $25,680 |
|
Evaluation |
Youth Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires, Surveys, Qualitative and
Quantitative Analysis |
2-3 weeks before and 2 months after campaign |
|
$25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year 2: Parents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funding |
Identify funding opportunities for public awareness campaign. Secure funding |
Funding strategy developed and resources secured. |
|
|
|
|
Planning & Development |
Graphic design: look and feel of campaign, key message development etc. Includes meeting with parents and identified project leads. Consult with parent groups, committees etc Test Message - Conduct 100 intercept tests. Translate and adapt into French key messages, and all campaign materials Printing: 850 transit ads, 200 transit shelter posters, 2000 posters and 10,000 pamphlets for schools & community centers |
Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions based on feedback and input from parent consultations. |
|
Marketing firm Recruitment of 50 parents for full one year of campaign. In-kind contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for consultation
|
$50,000 $300 per person includes transportation, refreshments, honoraria etc. $15.00 per person X 100 = $1500 $4200 $28,100 |
|
Launch |
Radio: Two radio stations Bus ads: full fleet of 850 buses Bus shelter ads |
12 wks, 15 spots/ week at $75 each X 2 radio stations 850 buses X 12 weeks 80 spots |
|
|
$27,000 $6,300 $25,680 |
|
Evaluation |
Parent Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires, Surveys, Qualitative and
Quantitative Analysis |
2-3 weeks before and 2 months after campaign |
|
$25,000 |
|
Year
3: Public |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funding |
Identify funding opportunities for public awareness campaign. Secure funding |
Funding strategy developed and resources secured. |
|
|
|
|
Planning & Development |
Graphic design: look and feel of campaign, key message development etc. Includes meeting with parents and identified project leads. Consult with public Test Message - Conduct 100 intercept tests. Translate and adapt into French key messages, and all campaign materials Printing: 850 transit ads, 200 transit shelter posters, 2000 posters and 10,000 pamphlets for schools & community centers |
Mock ups for intercept testing, revisions based on feedback and input from public consultations. |
|
Marketing firm Recruitment of 100 people for full year of campaign. In-kind contributions including one rep from each pillar organization for consultation
|
$50,000 $300 per person includes transportation, refreshments, honoraria etc. $15.00 per person X 100 = $1500 $4200 $28,100 |
|
Launch |
Radio: Two radio stations Bus ads: full fleet of 850 buses Bus shelter ads |
12 wks, 15 spots/ week at $75 each X 2 radio stations 850 buses X 12 weeks 80 spots |
|
|
$27,000 $6,300 $25,680 |
|
Evaluation |
Public Evaluation - Pre, Mid and Post Evaluation working with Marketing firm who will connect with evaluation firm |
Questionnaires, Surveys, Qualitative and
Quantitative Analysis |
2-3 weeks before and 2 months after campaign |
|
$25,000 |
|