Tairāwhiti Safer Community Trust 2012-2015 Safe People, Safe Places, Safe Tairāwhiti Strategic Plan April 2012
Vision Safe people, Safe places, Safe Tairāwhiti Goals. To make our communities safe (PREVENT). To build a culture where people of Tairāwhiti think safe and act safe (PROMOTE). To work with other like-minded groups to achieve a safe Tairāwhiti (COLLABORATE). To involve whanau, marae and hapu/ communities to achieve a safe Tairāwhiti (INVOLVE)
Contents 1. CREATING A SAFE TAIRĀWHITI... 1 1.1. THE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES...1 1.2. STRATEGIC OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES...1 1.3. THE APPROACH...2 2. CONTEXT... 3 2.1 BACKGROUND...3 2.2 SAFE TAIRĀWHITI COMMUNITY AN INTERNATIONAL SAFE COMMUNITY...3 2.3 CHALLENGES AND STRENGTHS...4 2.4 WHO IS SAFE TAIRĀWHITI COMMUNITY TRUST?...4 3. PRIORITY AREAS AND GOALS FOR A SAFE TAIRĀWHITI... 6 3.1 CRIME PREVENTION...6 3.2 INJURY PREVENTION...9 3.3 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS INTERVENTION...13 PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES... 13 TREATMENT ACTIVITIES... 15 3.4 STCT STRATEGIC OUTCOMES FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG INTERVENTION...15 4. EVALUATION AND MONITORING... 17 4.1 INTERVENTION LOGIC...17 4.2 ANALYSIS OF STATISTICS AND SURVEY DATA...18 4.3 EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES...18 5. RESOURCES AND FUNDING... 19 6. WHY AND HOW THIS STRATEGY WAS WRITTEN... 20 6.1 STRATEGIC FIT...20 6.2 STAKEHOLDERS...21 6.3 TANGATA WHENUA AND MAORI...21 6.4 CONSULTATION...21 7. STATISTICS... 23 7.1 TAIRĀWHITI DISTRICT HEALTH...23 7.2 NZ TRANSPORT AGENCY...25 7.3 GISBORNE DISTRICT COUNCIL...26 7.4 NZ POLICE, GISBORNE...26 7.5 WATER SAFETY NEW ZEALAND...27 7.6 NZ FIRE SERVICE, GISBORNE...27 7.7 ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION...27 7.8 TAIRĀWHITI INJURY COSTS...27 7.9 TAIRĀWHITI CLAIMS BY GENDER AND ETHNICITY...28 7.10 TAIRĀWHITI MOTOR VEHICLE CLAIMS...28 n-238654
7.11 TAIRĀWHITI WORK RELATED CLAIMS...29 7.12 TAIRĀWHITI FALL RELATED CLAIMS...30 7.13 TAIRĀWHITI HOME INJURY CLAIMS...30 7.14 TAIRĀWHITI SERIOUS INJURY CLAIMS...31 7.15 TAIRĀWHITI FATAL INJURY CLAIMS...32 7.16 ALCOHOL RELATED INJURY...32 7.17 SUICIDE AND ASSAULT INJURIES...34 7.18 SAFE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION NZ...34 7.19 GROUPS MOST AFFECTED...35 8. STRATEGY REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION... 36 n-238654
1. Creating a safe Tairāwhiti (image taken from http://www.safecommunities.org.nz/ ) Safe people, Safe places, Safe Tairāwhiti 1.1. The Values and Principles This strategy is built on the three core values promoted by the Safe Communities Foundation (New Zealand). These are: 1. Safety is a fundamental human right 2. People are at the heart of making communities safer places in which to live, work, learn, travel and play; and 3. Everybody has a responsibility to promote & maintain their safety and the safety of others. The Tairāwhiti Safe Communities Strategy is aligned to the Safe Communities Foundation Strategic Intent that aims for a safe New Zealand injury free. 1.2. Strategic Outcomes and Objectives The Safe Communities Strategy provides the foundation and framework to support the activities of the Safe Tairāwhiti Community Trust (STCT) over the next 5 years. It provides long term direction and focus to inform STCT Annual Plans and to help each priority area working party identify and focus on priority activities each year. Strategic Outcomes To achieve a safe Tairāwhiti, STCT aim to work towards reducing: - the amount of crime and criminal activity across the Tairāwhiti region - the number of accidental and intentional injuries and fatalities in Tairāwhiti, and - the number of alcohol and drug related illnesses, injuries and related incidents in the Tairāwhiti region. Objectives STCT will do this through application of the International Safe Communities framework across the following objectives: - increasing preventative programmes and measures that keep our community safe - building and promoting a culture where people of Tairāwhiti think safe and act safe n-238654 Page 1
- collaborating with other like-minded organisations and community groups to achieve a safe Tairāwhiti involving whanau, marae and hapu/ community in programmes, and - activities that make Tairāwhiti a safe place to live, work and play 1.3. The Approach Within the context of STCT, three working parties will be established to focus on activity related to each priority area. Each working party will have an appointed coordinator who will provide feedback to the full SCTC on a regular basis regarding the working group s activities and progress. While there will be three working parties, each with a focus on one particular priority area, it is recognised that there are a number of overlaps between the priority areas and it is expected that activities between the groups will often interact and involve many of the same people. It will be important for the working parties to communicate regularly to the wider group on their activities to ensure they do not duplicate each others efforts and maximise the use of available resources. A communication plan will be developed by SCTC to ensure open and regular communication exists between the working parties and across the wider group. Crime Prevention Working Group Safe Tairāwhiti Community Trust Injury Prevention Working Group Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention It is expected that each group will formally review its annual work programme, priorities and actions on an annual basis. n-238654 Page 2
2. Context The purpose of this section is to provide background and context for the Safe Communities Strategy. 2.1 Background Tairāwhiti encompasses the East Coast region north of Wairoa up to Hicks Bay out west across to Matawai. Gisborne City is the main urban centre in the Tairāwhiti region. In 1994 the Tairāwhiti region was included in a pilot programme for Indigenous Safe Communities in New Zealand. Since that time our stakeholders have remained committed to improving safety outcomes for both our tangata whenua and the wider community. In 2008 a meeting was held with six agencies and individuals with an interest in creating a collaborative approach to safety and crime prevention in Tairāwhiti. The opportunity to become accredited as an International Safe Community was considered at this meeting. Dr Carolyn Coggan Director of Safe Communities Foundation NZ (SCFNZ) was invited to present the World Health Organisation (WHO) Safe Community concept that recognises safety as a universal concern and responsibility for all. Over the last three years there has been a concerted effort to bring together groups already working in collaboration to promote safety and reduce crime in our region. Participation in STCT has allowed the members to be more focused and coordinated leading to accreditation as a member of the International Safe Communities Network. The WHO International Safe Communities model provides an approach to injury prevention and safety promotion that is consistent with our values of partnership and collaboration. The purpose of this strategy is to build a long term plan within the framework of the International Safe Communities model that is relevant and appropriate for Tairāwhiti, covering the three priority areas of Crime Prevention, Injury Prevention, and Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention. Crime and injury have a major impact on the safety and wellbeing of our families, communities and society. Death, injury and violence caused through accidents, criminal and anti-social behaviour comes at a high cost socially and economically yet most injuries and crime are preventable. Alcohol and other drugs are an underlying causal factor in each of these areas and need to be considered as part of this plan. 2.2 Safe Tairāwhiti Community an International Safe Community STCT gained status as an International Safe Community in September 2011 with the formal signing occurring on 28 February 2012. Accreditation requires STCT to implement a collaborative inter-agency approach to promoting safety and tackling the risks to safety in the community. By becoming an International Safe Community, Tairāwhiti has demonstrated that it has met the six following criteria: - STCT has an infrastructure based on partnership and collaborations, governed by a cross-sectional group that is responsible for safety promotion in their community. n-238654 Page 3
- Long-term, sustainable programmes covering both genders and all ages, environments, and situations are in place. - STCT has programmes in place that target high-risk groups and environments, and programmes that promote safety for vulnerable groups. - STCT has programmes in place that document the frequency and causes of injuries. - STCT has developed evaluation measures to assess programmes, processes and effects of changes. - STCT promotes and encourages ongoing participation in national and international Safe Communities networks. This strategy builds on accreditation by putting in place long term plans that continue to improve how the organisations involved are working towards achieving a shared vision. A clear vision and goals will help to focus programme development and delivery and provide a framework for transparency, accountability and measureable outcomes. 2.3 Challenges and Strengths The socio-economic profile of the district paints a poor picture of Tairāwhiti compared to other parts of the country with Maori over-represented in poorer socio-economic groups. Just under half of the total population (47.5%) live within deciles 9 and 10. 78% of the Maori population live within deciles 9 and 10 and 86% for Pacific peoples living in this district (Source: Tairāwhiti District Health). There is national evidence highlighting the link between high levels of deprivation and poor outcomes in areas of health, education, employment and justice. The challenges of inequity need to be factored into solutions to address the incidence and impact of injury and crime. Additional demographic and statistical data related to safety and injury can be found in Section 7 of this Strategy. Despite the social and economic challenges, the strength of the district lies with its people. The energy and pride of the locals is evident in the active and vibrant communities connecting the district. The people of Tairāwhiti continue to achieve success in many fields on national and international levels. 2.4 Who is Safe Tairāwhiti Community Trust? STCT is made up of a range of organisations that deliver a number of services and programmes contributing towards a safe Tairāwhiti. STCT provides an opportunity for members to align strategic planning and coordinate their efforts, resourcing and funding to achieve shared outcomes designed to tackle the priority issues that affect the communities of Tairāwhiti. n-238654 Page 4
Tairāwhiti Safe Community Coalition as at December 2011 Gisborne Area Police Tairāwhiti District Health (TDH) Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Gisborne District Council (GDC) Te Runanga o Ngati Porou (TRONP) Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Turanga Health Ltd Tairāwhiti Abuse Intervention Network (TAIN) Tairāwhiti Youth Voice NZ Transport Agency Ka Pai Kaiti E Tu Elgin Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa (TROTAK) NZ Fire Service Tairāwhiti Men s Centre Te Puni Kokiri Department of Labour (DoL) Water Safety New Zealand Forum Women s Refuge Eastland Wood Council Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services n-238654 Page 5
3. Priority Areas and Goals for a Safe Tairāwhiti This section contains long term plans for each priority area that will help to inform the annual planning, and ensure that pragmatic coordinated action is taken to work towards achieving the strategic outcomes and objectives set out in the previous section. These long term action plans will align with the annual work plans for each priority area. It can be seen that based on the information provided in each area below most issues relating to each area have been identified and are being addressed in some way, at least by one organisation. However there are still a number of questions that need to be asked that apply to all priority areas: - What programmes are operating around each of these areas? - Are they duplicating work being done by other organisations or in other areas? - Are they effective that is are they achieving results-based, measurable outcomes? - Are they relevant and appropriate for our community (or roll out of central/ national programmes that have to be done)? The aim is that over the next 12 months STCT and its working groups will work on answering these questions to provide a clear picture of the current state and identify where there are gaps that need addressing, and how best to address these based on the resources available. 3.1 Crime Prevention If our community wants to make a real reduction in the incidents and effects of crime then Crime Prevention has to be a clear priority. There needs to be a problem solving approach taken to dealing with issues that targets the root causes of crime and behaviour rather then the symptoms. Problem solving provides all those involved with crime issues to have robust data collection and analysis to provide effective and sustainable solutions. There are three cornerstones required to support programmes aimed at reducing crime. These are: - Central Government Legislation and Policy: currently new legislation is being developed that places more emphasis on addressing the needs of the victims of crime. - Interagency collaboration and partnership - Community collaboration and participation: Providing opportunities for communities to be self -reliant and caring for their neighbours is also another corner stone of an effective crime preventions strategy. The programmes and activities carried out to address crime often link to other programmes in other priority areas. For example alcohol and drugs have a major impact on crime particularly in relation to violence both in the home and in public places which in turn links to injury prevention. To be truly effective it is important that links between the programmes are identified and built on, strengthening the outcomes for all areas. n-238654 Page 6
3.1.1 Current Activity/ Programmes Aimed at Reducing Crime There are already a number of activities and programmes being carried out by a variety of agencies and organisations across our communities that aim at reducing incidents of crime in Tairāwhiti. The table below shows what specific areas of crime are being addressed and the agencies/organisations that support these programmes and initiatives. COMMUNITY ISSUE Community/ Neighbourhood crime Gang activity Youth offending Family violence AGENCY/ ORGANISATION SUPPORTING NZ Police, Council, TAIN, Youth Offenders Network, Māori Wardens, Māori Youth Offenders, Neighbourhood Watch, Ka Pai Kaiti, E Tu Elgin, Kia Kaha Mangapapa, Te Ora Hou, Te Puni Kokiri, Runanga, Child Youth and Family Services, MSD, Church communities, schools, Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti, TDH, Tairāwhiti Child Protection Network 3.1.2 STCT Strategic Outcomes for Crime Prevention STCT has identified the following outcomes and goals which aim to grow and improve the work that is already being done in our community to reduce the incidents of crime, particularly around family violence and youth offending. These will be supported by a Strategic Implementation/ Action Plan that will be monitored and reported against on an annual basis. The NZ Police are the lead agency for this priority area. n-238654 Page 7
Objective Action Goal Outcome Measure Timeframe Prevention: The right problems are To do a scoping exercise to identify how many agencies use Appropriate problem solving techniques are being used to 18 months being identified and targeted in appropriate problem solving techniques to identify the root cause identify root cause of crime related issues in our community. crime prevention programmes and initiatives. of crime activity, AND Ensure that programmes/ initiatives are aligned to the identified Programmes and initiatives are effectively targeting the identified root cause. root cause, AND Training on problem solving techniques is available to those Develop and implement training opportunities for development of who need it. problem solving techniques as required. Prevention: Develop a programme To explore the opportunities that the "Otorohanga Project " can Youth employment programmes up and running which 12 months for Youth that provides long term provide for Tairāwhiti. deliver long term employment solutions. employment solutions. Prevention: To solve the family Review current programmes and solutions to ensure they are Reduced incidents of family violence in Tairāwhiti. 24 months violence issues in Tairāwhiti. effective, and identify any gaps Develop effective programmes/ collaborations to address gaps and improve effectiveness of current programmes Collaboration: Effective Positive affirmation statements that reflect community non Some positive affirmation statements that become that 12 months collaborations are in place that acceptance of criminal behaviour are developed in partnership topic of community conversations. address primary crime related issues with the relevant agencies in our community (such as gang activity, youth offending and family violence) through sustainable solutions. For example, where we say Truant free Tairāwhiti we should be saying Tairāwhiti where education valued Active programmes are effective and efficient making good use of collaboration of resources and information sharing, and are relevant to our community. No agency works alone. Number of crime related incidents reduced in targeted areas. 3 years Involve community: Opportunities for A NSG Coordinator is employed to held develop and enhance Reduced neighbourhood crime that can be linked to better 18 months community to be self reliant and NSG through getting to know your neighbour programmes ; neighbourhood interaction, supported by robust research caring for each other are provided encouraging street parties, community events etc that shows what is working well in and the reason behind this. through interagency programmes and initiatives. Encourage residential associations that provide a voice for local communities. Increased number of active residential associations. n-238654 Page 8
3.2 Injury Prevention There were a number of issues identified during the development of this strategy in relation to injury prevention. These are set out in the table below, along with an indication of which organisations are currently running programme/initiatives to address these issues. This list is not exclusive and it is recognised that there may be other organisations and individuals operating in this space. CHILD ISSUE Restraints Drowning Abuse (neglect) Emotional Harm Driveway run-over Burns AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Gisborne Road Safety Coalition ACC, Water Safety New Zealand Plunket, CYFS, Mayor s Task Force, TAIN, Barnardos, Growing Through Grief (GTG), Child Protection Team, TDH, Tuhono Whanau Gisborne Relationship Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Gisborne Kidsafe Coalition Gis Kidsafe Coalition, NZ Fire Service YOUTH ISSUE Bullying Social Networking Suicide Alcohol abuse Drugs/Cannabis/ P Road Crashes Sports Injuries Youth Offending Emotional Harm Relationship issues Unemployment Teen Pregnancy AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Schools, Ministry of Education Schools Te Kupenga Trust, TDH, Victim Support (see section on Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention) (see section on Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention) Road Safety Coalition, Road Safety Action Planning Group, Police, SADD Each code is responsible Police, Youth Justice, Marae Youth Justice, Social Services Barnardos, TDH, Gisborne Relationship Services, Church Groups, CAMHS Barnardos, TDH, Gisborne Relationship Services, Church Groups, CAMHS Mayor s Task Force for Jobs, Gateway Programme, Youth Transition, Tertiary Providers, WIN Z, Private Tertiary training Awhina House Te Whare Tapa Wha, Te Whare Whai Hua, TDH Sexual Health in Schools, Gis Family Planning, Schools, n-238654 Page 9
ADULT ISSUE Falls Road Injuries Work Place Home Injuries / WAG Sports Housing Violence Alcohol Drugs Suicides Dishonesty Finance Poverty Relationships Unemployment Stress Drowning AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Group Based Exercise Programmes - Tai Chi, Home Safety Programmes Road Safety Coalition Group, Road Safety Action Planning Group, Transport Industry OSH Industrial Coalitions, Employees Home Safety Programme Each Code responsible Housing NZ, GDC, Private rentals, TRONP, Kaumatua Flats Police, TAIN, TRONP (see section on Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention) (see section on Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention) Te Kupenga Trust, TDH, Victim Support, Police Police, Probation Services Salvation Army Budget Advice, Gisborne Budgeting Advice Salvation Army Budget Advice, SuperGrans, Churches Gis Relationship Services WINZ, Tertiary Providers, Mayoral Taskforce Counsellors, OSH Workplace ACC, Water Safety New Zealand Forum ELDERLY ISSUE Falls Isolation Abuse (Physical / Emotional) Neglect Financial Stress Problem Gambling Access to Medical Health Poverty Housing (maintenance costs) Health AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Tairāwhiti District Health, Tai Chi (Enliven Turanga Health), Group Based Exercises, Positive Ageing Workshops, Arohina Age Concern visiting programme, Presbyterian Support visiting programme, Arohina, Enliven, Grey Power, Senior Citizens church groups Aged Concern, Family Works, Positive Ageing Trust, Church groups, Health Elderly, Ngati Porou Hauora, Tokomaru Bay seniors group, Hauiti Hauora Aged Concern, Family Works, Positive Ageing Trust Aged Concern, Family Works, Positive Ageing Trust Te Ara Tika Turanga Health, Ngati Porou Hauora, TDH Family Works, Aged Concern, Positive Ageing Trust Turanga Health, Tairāwhiti Housing Forum Turanga Health, TDH, NASC Caring for grandchildren CYFS, TRONP Social Services, TSS (?) n-238654 Page 10
3.2.1 STCT Strategic Outcomes for Injury Prevention To further grow and improve the work that is already being done in our community around injury prevention, STCT has identified the following outcomes and goals in relation to injury prevention. These will be supported by a Strategic Implementation/ Action Plan that will be monitored and reported against on an annual basis. Tairāwhiti District Health Board and ACC are the lead agencies for this priority area. n-238654 Page 11
Objective Action Goal Outcome Measure Timeframe Prevent Injury Implement and report on the Tairāwhiti Injury Prevention Strategy Number of injuries through accidental cause reduced by (%%) 12 months over a three year period. Review of active programmes shows they are effective, efficient (make 18 months Number of intentional harm injuries have reduced by %% over good use of collaboration of resources and information sharing) and are a three year period. relevant to our community Promote injury Review current language and usage of term of injury prevention and # Reporting of injury to commonly defined term 6 months prevention and safety develop a commonly accepted set of terms to define injury prevention. Formalised agreements between agencies to address confidentiality issues Effective cross sector referrals for injury prevention case management Collaborate on Identify areas where programmes are not operating, or not operating All areas of concern have at least one effective, collaborative 12 months other injury effectively and lead collaborative approach to addressing these areas programme in place that is addressing the issue prevention (such as suicide prevention and isolation of the elderly) initiatives Review current programmes to identify effectiveness, efficiency and # of programmes actively operating are appropriate and do 18 months relevance to our community identify opportunities for better not duplicate efforts/ resource requirements collaboration/ partnerships/ sharing of resources and information Involve Develop an informed network of community champions who have the Tairāwhiti community has access to informed injury prevention 24 months community qualifications and cultural competence to access hard to reach workforce populations n-238654 Page 12
3.3 Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention There were a number of issues identified during the development of this strategy in relation to alcohol and other drugs intervention. These are set out in the table below, along with an indication of which organisations are currently running programme/ activities to address these issues. Also, included are those that work to increase protective factors that can moderate alcohol and other drugs related harm including: Family factors (e.g. bonding to family, parental support, parental nurturing, parental monitoring, clearly defined rules around alcohol use). Social or refusal skills. Resilient temperament and sociability. Opportunities for pro-social involvement in the community such as organised sporting activities. Bonding to school. This list is not exclusive and it is recognised that there may be other organisations and individuals operating in this space. PREVENTION and HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES ISSUE Pre-employment screening / workplace testing (random, just cause and follow up testing) Use of alcohol and other drugs in public / social environment Alcohol and other drugs use in Sporting Environment Teaching about decision making with alcohol and other drugs and sexuality AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Forestry Industry Eastland Wood Council Church Groups Bars, Clubs and Licensed Premises Māori Wardens Problem Gambling Services Tairāwhiti Police Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Gisborne District Council (GDC) Drink in the Pink Party Registers Capital Coast Te Unga Mai Trust Tairāwhiti REAP NZ Drug Foundation Alcohol and Smokefree Rugby Sidelines Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti Sports Clubs Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) ACC Turanga Health Education Providers (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) DARE programme Tairāwhiti District Health (TDH) - Sexual health promotion Social workers in Schools (SWIS) Other Non-Government Organisations n-238654 Page 13
ISSUE Health and safety promotion Youth affected by alcohol and other drugs abuse Families and Children affected by alcohol other drugs abuse Drunk / Drugged Driving AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Te Runanga o Ngati Porou (TRONP) Te Runanga o Turanganui-a-Kiwa (TROTAK) Turanga Health Ltd Ngati Porou Hauora Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Tairāwhiti District Health (TDH) Involving youth in groups such as SADD, SAVE, and DARE Take Control Tairāwhiti Police Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Community Action Youth and Drugs (CAYAD) ACC Turanga Health NZ Drug Foundation Street by Street Ka Pai Kaiti Project E Tu Elgin Project Families Against Violence Hapu Social Services Group Māori Women s Welfare League Tairāwhiti Police Marae Family Works Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Tauawhi Men s Centre ACC Tairāwhiti Police Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Road Safety Council Ministry of Transport NZTA ACC n-238654 Page 14
TREATMENT ACTIVITIES ISSUE Problem Gambling Drug Rehabilitation Health AGENCY / ORGANISATION SUPPORTING Problem Gambling Counselling Services Eastland Wood Council via Awhina House Tairāwhiti District Health (TDH) Hospital Emergency Department Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Turanga Health Ltd Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Other Health Providers Legal Consequences Tairāwhiti Police Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Ministry of Justice Ministry of Transport Family and Children Impacts Tauawhi Men s Centre Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tairāwhiti Abuse Intervention Network (TAIN) Street by Street Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Counselling Services Women s Refuge Impacts on Youth Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Counselling Services Child Youth & Family Tairāwhiti Abuse Intervention Network (TAIN) Social workers in Schools (SWIS) Public / Social impacts NZ Fire Service Alcohol Advisory Council of NZ (ALAC) Māori Wardens 3.4 STCT Strategic Outcomes for Alcohol and Other Drug Intervention To further grow and improve the work that is already being done in our community around alcohol and other drugs intervention programmes, STCT has identified the following outcomes and goals. These will be supported by a Strategic Implementation/ Action Plan that will be monitored and reported against on an annual basis. Tairāwhiti District Health is the lead agency for this priority area. n-238654 Page 15
Objective Action Goal Outcome Measure Timeframe Work with other like minded groups to Collect comprehensive data from the Tairāwhiti community Robust data is collected that outlines the harm caused by 6 months identify issues related to the abuse of to identify the harm caused by abuse of alcohol and other abuse of alcohol and other drugs and areas of need are alcohol and other drugs drugs and areas of need identified Review current programmes to identify effectiveness, Collaborative programmes are in place that address issues 12 months efficiency and relevance to our community s, Tamariki and needs identified by data collected (children), Rangitahi (youth), needs, and provide opportunities for better collaboration, partnership, sharing of resources and information Programmes are in place that raise understanding about A reduction in alcohol and drug related crime in areas of 3 years drinking limits and sensible drinking/ safe amounts of alcohol youth offending, drink/drug driving, sentencing requiring to consume alcohol treatment, family violence, vandalism, breaches of alcohol bans (like to crime prevention programmes) Minimise alcohol and other drugs related harm through engaging with and Increase in levels of those not dismissed from employment for alcohol/other drug related incidents. empowering the community to carry out initiatives to build a culture of sensible drinking and resistance to the use of illicit drugs. Increase knowledge of health services for the treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse Reduction in alcohol and other drug related injuries related to chronic and acute ill-health caused by alcohol/drugs, related accidents (falls, drowning, hospital admissions) Increase in use of health services by people undertaking 3 years treatment for alcohol and drug abuse Raise participation of Tamariki/Rangitahi (children and youth) Number of children/youth participating in extracurricular 3 years in extracurricular activities, and build resilience/ delay onset activities increases of experimentation with alcohol and other drugs Number of children not dismissed from school for alcohol/ drug related incidents increases Active involvement of whanau, marae, hapu/community in Local alcohol policy is developed that addresses permitted 3 years decisions regarding alcohol use areas for licensed premises, hours of operation, local bans, events, and on/off licenses n-238654 Page 16