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This overview provides information on the awards and funding allocated for prevention and early intervention services in New Jersey counties. The program focuses on utilizing evidence-based or innovative programs, effective performance measurement, and a comprehensive approach to public health. Services target high-risk individuals or groups in all age groups.
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Prevention’s Strategic Objectives • DAS is moving forward with our plan to develop a system that incorporates a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of prevention and early intervention services that encompasses three fundamental components: • A data-driven needs assessment process • Reflected in municipal/county planning process • The utilization of prevention programs with a scientifically-proven record of effectiveness • Applicants were required to use evidence-based or innovative programs • A commitment to effective and meaningful performance measurement • Use of domain-based outcome measures • Progress towards statewide evaluation
Overview of Awards • 53 total awards – 50 community-level and 3 special projects • $6,550,000 in in funding - $5,800,000 for community awards and $750,000 for special projects • 140 applicants • Services target high-risk individuals or groups in each of New Jersey’s twenty-one counties who were identified by each county according to domain
Curricula • Strengthening Families offered in 17 counties • Seven agencies using environmental strategies - the most effective prevention plans use both environmental and individual substance abuse prevention strategies. • Services delivered to all age groups • Strengthening Families, LifeSkills, Keys to Innervision are most popular programs • Delivery of early intervention programming/services