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Physical Environment Interventions to Reduce Substance Abuse (EE)
This initial or rough draft of a summary (formatted in an encyclopedia entry format) has been started by the International School Health Network from a previous Canadian project. Visitors to and members of this wiki-based web site are welcome to edit the draft (using the Easy Edit" tool found at the top of the page or to comment on the draft by using the "thread" tool found at the bottom of the page. (All previous versions of this page are automatically saved by the system, so don't hesitate to edit this page). Eventually, when time and resources permit, this initial draft will be formatted in accordance with the outline for encyclopedia entries used in this knowledge exchange program for health,safety, educational and social development interventions.
This summary begins a discussion of how the physical environment of the schoolcan affect substance use and abuse among youth. (Use the "Thread" tool at the bottom of the page) and/or to suggest research, resources, experts, examples and other information related to this point and sub-points. (Use the Easy Edit at the top of the page to add suggestions directly on the page).
A healthy physical environment in schools, on school grounds and in the neighbourhood surrounding the school is also very important. This includes practical every day resources such as safe and active transportation routes to schools, specialized equipment, gymnasia, school grounds and school facilities as well as school buildings, maintenance, sanitation, environmentally sound practices and other utilities. In some cases, school design and building practices can be used to reduce stress, and reduce crime. Specialized security equipment may be appropriate for some schools.
Application to school substance abuse
(Contributors are invited to add statements of good practice or to identify implications related to the point being made on this page.)
Creating Places in School for Positive Behaviours
The physical environment can serve as a risk factor for substance use and violence through unsafe or “un-owned” places in and around schools, such as hallways, dining areas, and parking lots, where school personnel are not typically present. Reid (2006) argues that the role of the physical environment in relation to school problems needs to recognize the interplay that exists between the individual (e.g. personality; not enough to do), the situation (e.g. bullying incident), and the environmental context (e.g. lack of enforcement of school rules) when substance use and violence issues arise in a school setting. Recognizing this, Reid contends simply identifying and altering places that have the potential to act as niches may not be sufficient. Multi-level intervention that looks at school norms or patterns during the school day, development of a broader range of extracurricular options, as well as possible alterations in the physical environment should be considered.[i]
This summary begins a discussion of how the physical environment of the schoolcan affect substance use and abuse among youth. (Use the "Thread" tool at the bottom of the page) and/or to suggest research, resources, experts, examples and other information related to this point and sub-points. (Use the Easy Edit at the top of the page to add suggestions directly on the page).
A healthy physical environment in schools, on school grounds and in the neighbourhood surrounding the school is also very important. This includes practical every day resources such as safe and active transportation routes to schools, specialized equipment, gymnasia, school grounds and school facilities as well as school buildings, maintenance, sanitation, environmentally sound practices and other utilities. In some cases, school design and building practices can be used to reduce stress, and reduce crime. Specialized security equipment may be appropriate for some schools.
Application to school substance abuse
(Contributors are invited to add statements of good practice or to identify implications related to the point being made on this page.)
- Good/promising practice: Make changes to the physical environment of the school and school grounds to make it more welcoming to students (Canadian Association for School Health p 48)
- Good/promising practice CICAD 6 Encourage adoption of a Confiscation Law that allocates a portion of confiscated and seized assets to National Anti-Drug Committees, to fund prevention programs. (Organization of the American States)
Creating Places in School for Positive Behaviours
The physical environment can serve as a risk factor for substance use and violence through unsafe or “un-owned” places in and around schools, such as hallways, dining areas, and parking lots, where school personnel are not typically present. Reid (2006) argues that the role of the physical environment in relation to school problems needs to recognize the interplay that exists between the individual (e.g. personality; not enough to do), the situation (e.g. bullying incident), and the environmental context (e.g. lack of enforcement of school rules) when substance use and violence issues arise in a school setting. Recognizing this, Reid contends simply identifying and altering places that have the potential to act as niches may not be sufficient. Multi-level intervention that looks at school norms or patterns during the school day, development of a broader range of extracurricular options, as well as possible alterations in the physical environment should be considered.[i]
[i] Reid, R.J., Peterson, N.A., Hughey, J., & Garcia-Reid, P. (2006). School climate and adolescent drug use: Mediating effects of violence victimization in the urban high school context. The Journal of Primary Prevention, 27(3).
Search & Seizure of Drugs on School Property
Testing Students, Athletes and Staff for Drugs
Use of Specialized Equipment and Personnel for School Security
Search & Seizure of Drugs on School Property
Testing Students, Athletes and Staff for Drugs
Use of Specialized Equipment and Personnel for School Security
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