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SPF Step 1. Assessment
Collecting local sources of data
As part of the strategic planning process, prevention practitioners are
confronted with the task of assessing community needs and resources,
planning programs, and collecting information to be used in program evaluation.
All of these activities require data collection in one form or another.
Where do I go to identify and collect existing local sources of data?
Identifying existing surveys
What data are being collected nationally on substance abuse related health behaviors?
How can I use existing data sources in planning prevention programs in my community?
Identifying existing surveys
My organization wants to assess the current substance abuse-related needs of
our community. Can you help me identify existing surveys that are available to
use for this purpose?
Collecting national sources of data
I know where to go to identify and collect existing local sources of
data, but where do I go to identify and collect national, regional, or
state data?
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