Now is the time to seek education regarding these more specific issues. At this point training needs to be conducted by someone familiar with the specific issues. Again, the local prevention program is an excellent resource as are ISU Extension, local law enforcement, mental health, education, youth services, justice, and others. The Office of Drug Control Policy highly recommends that you choose local experts as facilitators. This helps to establish a positive relationship with those organizations, which could greatly benefit the coalition in the future.
Most local organizations offer training at little or no charge.
Consider tapping the expertise of a coalition member for training. Invite community members to attend. Invite the local Police Chief or Sheriff to share local crime statistics or information about drug trends at a coalition meeting 3. Ask the local Domestic Violence Project to discuss violence in the home, dating violence, or the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence. Invite local high school students who do not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs and do not engage in violence to discuss why they have chosen to be drug and violence-free.