Shenendehowa Community Coalition



Participants in a Winter 2007 underage alcohol compliance check
include (l-r):
Jo Ann Rielly, Mechanicville Commissioner of Public
Safety; Chief Joe Waldron, Mechanicville PD; Lt. David DeCelle,
Mechanicville PD; Jim Murphy, Saratoga County DA; Judy Ekman,
The Prevention Council; Bob Munroe, owner of the 4th Quarter Café; Frank Costanzo, Costanzo's Lounge and Restaurant; and Stacie Salvi, Mechanicville Commissioner of Accounts.

The Shenendehowa Community Coalition – A Community that Cares – is committed to building a safe and healthy community for youth. The group includes representatives from the District Attorney’s office, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Saratoga Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services, Southern Saratoga County YMCA, representatives from town government, school administration, and Prevention Council staff.

In 2006-2007, the Shenendehowa Community Coalition focused its efforts on two major projects. The first goal was to reduce and prevent underage drinking. The coalition worked with the NYS police to increase the number of compliance checks conducted of alcohol retailers. Businesses that refused to sell alcohol to the underage decoy were honored as “Unstung Heroes.” 

Secondly, the Shenendehowa Community Coalition worked with the school district to gather accurate data on factors affecting area youth.  The Bach-Harrison survey was administered to grades 6-12 in Fall of 2006. This survey was designed to assess adolescent substance use, anti-social behavior, and the risk and protective factors that predict these adolescent problem behaviors. 

In 2007-2008, the coalition will share this data in forums with youth, parents, schools, businesses, town officials, and other residents and organizations. Our goal is to develop community partnerships that will respond to issues and risks with effective, proven strategies.
 



For more information, send e-mail to robinlyle@preventioncouncil.org.


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