The Prevention Leaders Podcast
STAND Coalition: Schools Together Allowing No Drugs [#29]
49 min
Guest: Trent Coffey
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This episode features a conversation with Trent Coffey, Executive Director of the STAND Coalition. He discusses the coalition's work in Scott County, Tennessee, focusing on alcohol and other drug prevention among youth. Coffey shares wisdom, insights, and lessons learned about successful community engagement.
Key takeaways
- The STAND Coalition works to promote the health and well-being of youth in Scott County, Tennessee.
- Their efforts include sponsoring prescription drug take-back events and advocating for policy changes.
- The coalition collaborates with local law enforcement, community leaders, and citizens to shape drug and alcohol policies.
- Community involvement is a key factor in STAND's success.
- Trent Coffey shares 3 keys to successful community engagement.
Show notes
STAND is a coalition of community organizations, businesses, and individuals focused on the health and well-being of the youth in Scott County, Tennessee. They are leading the way in Scott County's alcohol and other drug prevention.
Part of what they do includes sponsoring prescription drug take-back events, advocate for policy changes related to drug and alcohol ordinances, work with local law-enforcement agencies, and meet with community leaders and citizens to shape drug and alcohol policies. They level of community involvement is incredible and a key to their success. They are quick to give credit to their community members who are coming together to keep their youth safe and community healthy.
Join me for a conversation with Papaw Prevention, the Executive Director Trent Coffey as he shared his wisdom, insights, and lessons learned. Be ready to take notes when he shares his 3 keys to successful community engagement!
Episode Links:
- https://www.instagram.com/standcoalition
- https://www.facebook.com/SchoolsTogetherAllowingNoDrugs
- https://twitter.com/scottcostand
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