How does the Tobacco Use Prevention Program determine the goals of Dawson County?
Every year the Dawson County Tobacco Use Prevention Program writes a work plan program for the contract year (July-June). The work plan defines the goals, objectives, target group, time line and evaluation indicators for each goal. This work plan is developed from input by the community members that make up the Dawson County Tobacco Free Coalition and the Dawson County Health Department staff. These people determine the focus of the work plan based on the needs of tobacco prevention in Dawson County. How will these goals be implemented into Dawson County? The following are some of the objectives that will be implemented during the 2002-2003 year: 1. Reduce initiation of tobacco use among youth – Provide tobacco use prevention education in grades K-12 – Promote tobacco non-use among youth – Require all tobacco products to be behind the counter (increase base of 50% to 60%) – Collaborate with law enforcement, judges, and schools to support cessation efforts – Promote awareness of the nee
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