Creating communities of support for youth coalitions in johnson county - coalition information: reach across johnson county (rajc) is a community coalition (program of reach-midlothian, INC.)…

Creating communities of support for youth coalitions in johnson county - coalition information: reach across johnson county (rajc) is a community coalition (program of reach-midlothian, INC.) currently funded through the centers for disease control and prevention drug-free communities (DFC) program. Rajc is proud to serve johnson county and create a healthier community through its focus on substance use prevention. Project title: creating communities of support for youth coalitions in johnson county population of focus: the target population for this stop act grants project is youth in johnson county. Project summary: alcohol use is a social norm in johnson county. 20% of adults reported an occurrence of heavy drinking in the past month, compared to 18% for the texas rate (university of wisconsin population health institute.) the older youth become in johnson county, the less they are to perceive disapproval of alcohol use by people their age by their parents. For many, drinking is a rite of passage. To reduce alcohol use among youth and change the social norms around consuming alcohol in johnson county, rajc proposes to create a community of support for youth coalitions in burleson, cleburne and alvarado. While youth develop skills to create change in their communities, their parents will receive concentrated messaging using the talk they hear you campaign, and schools will be supported in their efforts to provide resources to students who are found to be in possession of alcohol or other substances.