using public and private policies to recalim community festivals for families
DESCRIPTION
This workshop gives an overview of policies that have worked to reduce problems caused by alcohol sales, drug paraphernalia, and items being sold that promote drug use (t-shirts, jewelry, banners and flags) at community events. You will learn how to gather data on events, and how to approach their state alcohol board, and the event promoter. You will also have access to assessment tools, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training curriculum, and examples of Special Event Policy language for use in their communities to address problems identified at community events.The Special Event Policy and mandatory RBS training are strategies coalitions can use foster family friendly community events and reduce problems related to alcohol and other drugs.TRANSCRIPT
How Collaboration between Coalitions Reclaimed Community Festivals for Families
Using Public and
Private Policies to Create Family Friendly Community Events
Presentation Learning Objectives
1. Participants will learn how to approach public policy and private policy makers to present findings and potential policies to reduce problems. Participants will become familiar with the RBS training curriculum and how to assess events for alcohol and drug promotion items.
2. Participants will learn how to identify problems at events: Gathering data from law enforcement and state or local alcohol boards on alcohol violations. Using Special Event Assessment Tool to assess drug promotion items being sold by vendors.
Barbara Gordon Prevention SpecialistSan Dieguito Alliance
(858) 354-3800 [email protected]
John ByromPrevention Specialist
North Coastal Prevention Coalition(760) 631-5000 Ext. 7149
A Collaborative Approach
Leticia RoblesMedia Specialist
North Coastal Prevention Coalition(760) 631-5000 Ext. 7153
North Coastal Prevention Coalition
Got Outcomes! Coalition of Excellence
COALITION OF THE YEAR
National Exemplary Award for Innovative
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, & Policies
NCPC serves the North Coastal cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista in San Diego County, representing a primarily suburban population of over 350,000.
NCPC efforts focus on community level changes to impact substance abuse issues (including access, availability, and community norms).
NCPC serves the North Coastal cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista in San Diego County, representing a primarily suburban population of over 350,000.
NCPC efforts focus on community level changes to impact substance abuse issues (including access, availability, and community norms).
San Dieguito Alliance
North Coastal North Coastal Prevention Prevention CoalitionCoalition
San Dieguito Alliance was formed in 1988 and serves a population of about 200,000 in the San Dieguito region including the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach and the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, Elfin Forest and Carmel Valley.
San Dieguito Alliance was formed in 1988 and serves a population of about 200,000 in the San Dieguito region including the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach and the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, Elfin Forest and Carmel Valley.
Responsible Hospitality Coalition
North Coastal North Coastal Prevention Prevention CoalitionCoalition
•San Diego County population is 3,095,313
•The Responsible Hospitality Coalition works throughout San Diego County
The Responsible Hospitality Coalition (RHC)
The RHC was formed in 1991 to serve as a liaison between community and commercial
alcohol businesses to prevent alcohol related problems in
communities
The Responsible Hospitality Coalition (RHC)
Mission Statement The Responsible Hospitality Coalition
(RHC) is dedicated to fostering responsible principles and practices in the
sale and service of alcohol beverages through collaborative efforts between
prevention groups, government, the food and beverage industry and business
improvement districts in order to promote a safe community.
History of Special Event Policy in San Diego County
• San Diego County is host to over 300 large (500+) special events a year that serve alcohol.
• Most beer gardens are run by non-paid volunteers and benefit local non-profits.
• Volunteers often had no experience and were even allowed to drink alcohol while they served.
Creating Responsible Policies Through Working with the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control
• In 1996, Street Scene had 30 beer gardens worked by volunteers and parents from high schools throughout San Diego.
• The first year there were many alcohol fueled fights, assaults, and DUI’s.
Special Event Policies
• The RHC presented special event policies, including mandatory training for volunteers, to the ABC to impose on one day alcohol permits.
• The ABC chose to test these strategies at the Streets Scene event.
There has been a 50% reduction in alcohol related problems with the implementation of
training and comprehensive policies
The following are some of the new polices that were implemented:
• Clearly identified security personnel in alcohol serving area
• Attendees are prohibited from bringing their own alcohol into the event
• An alcohol serving area is identified and roped off• Minors are not allowed inside the roped off area• Wristbands are used to identify people over 21 years of
age
• Non-alcoholic drinks are always available• The drink size, for each pour, is limited to a 12 ounce
cup• Attendees will only be able to purchase 2 alcoholic drinks
at a time• Drink service is terminated 1 hour prior to the end of the
event• Volunteers are not allowed to drink alcohol while working• Food service is available throughout the event and
located close to or inside the alcohol service area
Policies (cont.)
Special Event Volunteer Training
• Training required by ABC when applicants obtain special event permit.
• RHC coordinates training throughout San Diego County.
• Training is approximately 1 hour.
• Covers laws on sales to minors and over-service, procedures, policies, and common sense.
• Presented in a fun and inter-active manner.
Special Event Risk Assessment Tool
• To ensure the events are following procedures, undercover risk assessments are conducted as needed.
• The assessment tool covers alcohol advertising, parking, over service, ID checking, security, staffing, drug paraphernalia, etc.
Since 1997, all Special Events in San Diego with over 500 people have had mandatory
RBS training• Since RBS training has been
mandated, and alcohol policies put into place, Special Events in San Diego County are safer, and report less problems for communities.
• Communities have taken back their events and revenue is still excellent for the non-profit agencies.
• Anyone serving alcohol should know the laws, their responsibility and the risks.
Additional Info
.
Project DirectorMarian Novak
www.responsiblehospitalitycoalition.com
• HARM Video
Marijuana Prevention in San Diego County
Special Event Policy
Outdoor events could be the “new” hot spots for buying drug paraphernalia and items promoting the use of drugs.
This includes Street Fairs, Music Festivals, and other outdoor venues.
These events are often billed as Arts and Craft Fairs, Cultural events and family friendly activities.
What Are You Looking For?
More examples….
Some are more obvious than others…
More examples….
More examples….
What’s at your local fairs?
You must visit every booth to assess what is there.
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Our First Success Story
We started with a local fair that draws up to 80,000 visitors to Oceanside Harbor Days.
Vendor Policy
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce was first to implement street fair vendor policy stating:
“The sale of tobacco, tobacco/drug paraphernalia, or any item that promotes the use of illicit substances is
prohibited.”
Parlay Your First Policy Success
Other Fair Promoters Adopted Policy
Kennedy & Associates •Promoter of 10 fairs throughout North County, including the largest west of the Mississippi •They draw up to 200,000 people•400 booths•Now adopted by over
16 street fairs, as well
as the San Diego
County Fair, this policy
impacts over 1.5 million
people who attend these events.
Pitching the Policy
• The phrase of “Family Friendly Fair” is desirable to promoters
• Inform them that other fairs have adopted
the policy
• Described the protocol for assessing an
event
. .
Policy Instituted…work is not over!
Monitoring vendor compliance
•Visit every booth…be ready to take pictures
•Avoid confrontation!
•Report findings to event promoter
Ongoing Monitoring Necessary
Project Materials
All assessment tools, training materials, and event packets
available next week at:
www.northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org
Contact Information
John Byrom
Prevention Specialist
North Coastal Prevention Coalition/
Vista Community Clinic
(760) 631-5000 Ext. 7149
Barbara Gordon
Prevention Specialist
San Dieguito Alliance
(858) 354-3800