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Selected Prevention Websites
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
www.cadca.org
This website is designed to provide information on how to create and strengthen new and existing community anti-drug coalitions. Components include: members catalog, a coalition toolkit, an on-line catalog of publications related to prevention and coalition building, national prevention events calendar, and on-line technical assistance booklets. This website is a good source of information if you have or are interested in starting a community anti-drug coalition.
National Crime Prevention Council
www.ncpc.org
The goal of this organization is to assist in the building of better, stronger and safer communities. The website offers’ information related to community crime prevention. Components include: publications, prevention program information, and public service campaign information. The website also provides a searchable database of the crime prevention materials in its catalog.
Join Together Online (JTO)
www.jointogether.org
Join Together Online provides information on issues related to substance abuse and gun violence. Site components include: a national calendar of events, a listing of available grants and the latest newspaper information related to gun violence and substance abuse. In addition, Join Together online sends a daily newsletter to all subscribers detailing the latest events across the country related to substance abuse and gun violence prevention.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
www.samhsa .gov
The goal of this website is to provide up to date information on substance abuse treatment and prevention, and mental health services to the public. An overview of the services that SAMSHA provides as well as information on grant opportunities and legislation initiatives is available. Links to CSAT, CMHS, and CSAP as well as other prevention clearinghouses are accessible on this site.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
www.health.org
NCADI’s website is a comprehensive clearinghouse for the latest documents and information on substance abuse prevention. The site contains an online catalog of articles related to substance abuse. A database listing the drug and alcohol related events that are occurring across the country this year is also available.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
The website for the Office of National Drug Control Policy contains in-depth information on the U.S. governments’ current strategies for the prevention of drug use in United States. The site contains downloadable versions of the ONDCP’s latest reports on drug use in the U.S., extensive information on grant funding for community coalitions, and selected facts and figures on drug use in the U.S.
Decision Support System for Prevention of Substance Abuse (DSS)
www.preventiondss.org
DSS is a website that contains comprehensive information on the scientific methods and research practices related to substance abuse prevention. The website contains detailed information about how to start and evaluate your prevention program. An online library with downloadable articles and features such as tutorials focusing on certain aspects of substance abuse prevention is also available.
Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)Websites
The purpose of the CAPT organization is to assist states and community coalitions in implementing the latest research into their substance abuse prevention programs. Listed below are the Individual CAPT websites for each region of the country.
National CAPT
www.captus.org
Southwest CAPT
www.swcapt.org
Southeast CAPT
www.secapt.org/
Western CAPT
www.unr.edu/westcapt/
Border CAPT
www.bordercapt.org
Northeast CAPT
www.northeastcapt.org
Alcohol related Websites:
Alcohol-Related Injury and Violence (ARIV)
www.tf.org/tf/alcohol/ariv/index.html
This website is intended to inform the public about the dangers of alcohol and disseminate information about the prevention of alcohol abuse. Website components include: facts and figures about alcohol-related injury and violence, a searchable library of documents related to the prevention of alcohol abuse, and access to a resource manual intended to provide information to policy advocates and alcohol abuse researchers.
Facing Alcohol Concerns Through Education (FACE)
www.faceproject.org
FACE is a nonprofit organization that focuses on alcohol prevention issues. This website provides information to the public about, how to start a media campaign that will educate visitors about the dangers of alcohol abuse as well as information about national alcohol abuse prevention advocacy. Information regarding the training of community coalitions, focusing on alcohol prevention activities is also provided.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
www.madd.org
This website is designed to support the efforts of MADD, a nonprofit organization focused on curbing drunk driving and underage alcohol use. The website provides news and information about current MADD programs and their services for victims of drunk driving. Links to statistics and magazines related to the prevention of drunk driving and underage drinking are also available.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/
This website provides information pertaining to impaired driving and underage drinking. Website components include: links to documents related to impaired driving and the prevention of youth alcohol use, information on federal grants, and a listing of the NHTSA’s regional offices.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
www.niaaa.nih.gov
NIAAA is the division of the National Institute of Health (NIH) that focuses on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. NIAAA’s website provides an array of information and resources related to this topic. Research databases are linked to the website, permitting extensive searches of publications related to alcohol use. An event calendar, funding opportunities and training opportunities for researchers are also available.
Tobacco Related Websites:
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society Website is designed to provide information on cancer and possible risk factors such as tobacco. The site includes a resource center and glossary that permits you to select a type of cancer and obtain detailed information.
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
This comprehensive website provides information about the lungs including tobacco related issues. Literature regarding tobacco control policies, nicotine fact sheets and information/tools for quitting smoking are also available.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
www.tobaccofreekids.org
This website is designed to provide the latest news about the pitfalls of tobacco use and the fight against tobacco companies. Website components include: a research section that provides statistical information in relation to tobacco, fact sheets, and a list of all state and federal policy initiatives.
The Truth
www.thetruth.com
The Truth, a tobacco prevention media campaign maintains an interactive website that provides information about the dangers of tobacco use. Website components include surveys, videos, and a calendar of events in the field of tobacco use prevention.
Kickbutt
kickbuttsday.org
Developed by Washington Doctors Ought to Care“DOC” on behalf of the anti-tobacco community, this website provides information about issues related to tobacco use. Components include: links to other anti-tobacco websites, links to state and local representative, and a calendar of events related to tobacco use prevention. A “learning Center” that provides facts sheets about tobacco and anti-tobacco use related topics is also available.
Tobacco BBS
www.tobacco.org
A bulletin board for anti-Tobacco advocates, the site permits visitors to post quotes and information related to anti-tobacco movements. The latest in news related to tobacco is also posted as it occurs. A searchable data base which allows you to search the entire site for information as well as documents related to the anti-tobacco movement are also available.
Tobacco Control Archives
www.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco/litigation/
This site allows the visitor to search different databases for literature related to tobacco use. Site links include: electronic journals with articles on tobacco use and a data base of documents related to tobacco litigation.
The Tobacco Control Resource Center
tobacco.neu.edu/
Developed by the Tobacco Products Liability Project, this website supports studies and encourages tobacco product liability lawsuits. The site details information related to tobacco lawsuits and ongoing trials.
Tobacco Retailer Responsibility Initiative (TRRI)
stic.neu.edu/trri/index.html
Developed by TRRI to assist in their efforts to reduce teenage tobacco addiction, this website provides access to new legislation on tobacco issues. Information in relation to merchant education that will improve retailer compliance with existing tobacco access laws is also available.
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Sponsored by the CDC, this website provides scientific information on tobacco use and its’ health risks. The site also provides links to the Surgeon generals reports on tobacco and information on the smoke-free awareness campaigns.
Illicit Drug use Related Websites:
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention(CSAP)
prevention.samhsa.gov
This website provides the latest information on research in the substance abuse prevention field. Included on this site, are fact sheets with detailed substance abuse prevention information and links to related sites. The site also features a model program page, in which model programs are highlighted.
Fighting Back
www.fightingback.org
The Fighting Back website facilitates the link between community coalitions that share the goal of reducing demand for alcohol and illicit drugs. Website components include the latest in substance abuse news, links to other prevention and demand related websites, a resource center, funding news, and facts about demand reduction efforts across the country.
National Drug Strategy Network
www.ndsn.org
The National Drug Strategy Network is supported by the criminal Justice Policy Foundation. This website provides links to a variety of different organizations that are interested in substance abuse prevention. Up to the minute news on substance abuse related issues is also available.
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
www.casacolumbia.org
Designed to provide information on the economic and social costs of substance abuse in America, this website provides access to a list of prevention publications.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
www.drugfreeamerica.org/
Partnership for a Drug Free America is a nonprofit organization that uses media communication to reduce the demand for illicit drugs in America. Comprehensive information and the latest substance use news is also available.
Parent Resources and Information on Drug Education
www.pride.org
Designed to disseminate information on drug abuse to parents, this website includes documents related to substance abuse as well as links to other websites. Technical assistance to community groups and other organizations implementing prevention efforts is also available.
The Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Global Network
www.drugnet.net
A comprehensive listing and categorization of drug abuse related websites. Focusing on the areas of drug treatment, research, prevention and assessment, the site provides various information to educate both researchers and practitioners. Links to on-line courses, document databases and message boards are also available.
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
www.whatsyourantidrug.com
This interactive website for teens allows visitors to log on and express their opinions about the perils of illicit drug use. Site components include profiles of teens, surveys, and opinion polls on drug use. The site also allows teens to e-mail questions about drugs and drug use and provides answers from experts in the prevention field.
Policy Related Websites:
The Trauma Foundation
www.tf.org/tf/alcohol/ariv/index.html
This website provides comprehensive information and literature on Alcohol related violence and injury. Website components include links to community organizing and self assessment tools.
Alcohol Epidemiology Project, University of Minnesota
www.epi.umn.edu/alcohol/
The mission of the Alcohol Epidemiology Project is to conduct research to discover effective community and policy interventions that will lead to the reduction of alcohol related social problems. Information on state alcohol policies, local ordinances, and links related to the effectiveness of alcohol ordinances are provided by the Website.
Center for Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws
www.udetc.org
The Center for Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws provides science-based training and technical assistance to states and communities working together to enforce the underage drinking laws. The Website provides resources to help communities continue to pursue this goal. Components include an event calendar, a listing of contact information for government officials in each state, and the ability for users to attend prevention related audio conferences.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org
Created to help support communities in their efforts to develop effective treatment programs, this website contains information on funding and other related resources. A database of OJJDP prevention related publications is also available.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Abstracts Database
www.ncjrs.org
This clearing house for crime and drug prevention related materials provides access to a wealth of information on crime and drug use trends. This site allows visitors to download free publications, obtain funding and grant applications, and view a calendar listing the crime and drug prevention related events.
National Prevention System (NPS)
www.preventionsystem.org
The National Prevention System seeks to link researchers and providers in order help better coordinate prevention efforts across the country. Website components include information about the mission of NPS, a searchable database of programs registered with NPS, and a calendar of prevention related events.
National Registry of Effective Prevention Programs (NREPP)
www.preventionregistry.org
This Website enables community groups and coalitions to share information with other community groups and coalitions. Interested visitors fill out contact information forms that summarize program highlights. Data from these forms are included in the registry for the purpose of facilitating discussions between the various programs.
Funding Related Websites:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
www.rwjf.org
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to improve the health and health care of all Americans. The foundation promotes health through it’s funding of projects and organizations that help reduce substance abuse. Their website contains valuable information about the foundation and how to apply for grants. A resource center and a listing of publications that the foundation has produced relating to the issue of health promotion is also available.
Progressive Technology Project
www.progressivetech.org
Designed to strengthen community based social change efforts by helping visitors use information technology effectively, The Progressive Technology Project provides technical assistance and grants to community groups. Website components include an overview of the project, funding information, and resources for community organizers.
Polaris Grants Central
www.polarisgrantscentral.net
This website provides basic information for grant seekers. Website components include directories/lists, resources, and articles on how to obtain grants. Inquiries for further information is provided by a feedback service in which experts respond to questions.
The Foundation Center
www.fdncenter.org
The Foundation Center website contains grantsmanship training, proposal writing seminars, hints on finding appropriate funders, an online learning lab for proposal development, recommendations for foundation research, and databases of national and regional directories of foundations.
The Grantsmanship Center
www.tgci.com
This website provides training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. It publishes The Grantsmanship Center Magazine, has a library of winning grant proposals. and provides a proposal planning and writing guide.
GrantsNet
www.hhs.gov/grantsnet
The website was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Grants Management for finding and exchanging information about Health and Human Services and other Federal grant programs. GrantsNet serves the general public, the grantee community, and grant-makers.
Helping.Org
www.helping.org
Helping.Org provides comprehensive online resources and tools to assist nonprofit organizations integrate the power of the Internet into their strategic planning and to organize, recruit, raise funds, and publicize their mission and successes online. Nonprofit organizations can register their programs on the Website’s volunteer and donation databases, enabling individuals to volunteer or donate funds.
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