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Over 500 educators, prevention specialists, youth leaders and others received training on prevention topics and activities.

Prevention professionals who completed the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Training (SAPST) increased their knowledge of prevention by an average of 12% from the Pre-Test (73%) to the Post Test (85%).

Over 95% of participants in the SAPST stated that the training significantly increased their

knowledge and confidence in prevention program planning.

The Meth Action Team developed a Power Point meth education presentation. 200

volunteers statewide have been trained to deliver the presentation and have reached over 400 people.

More than 150 retailers in Spokane are members of the Meth Watch Program and

receive training/support.

GSSAC provides support to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Spokane County to provide the School Based Mentoring Program.

Since being matched in the School Based Mentoring Program:

83% of students matched exhibit more self-confidence

67% show improvement in academic performance

71% demonstrate a more positive attitude toward school

47% are more prepared for school (complete homework more regularly)

68% participate more in class

70% show improvement in classroom behavior

74% maintain more positive peer relationships

73% have better adult relationships

Comments from parents in the Effective Black Parenting Program:

"I have learned excellent positive discipline techniques; also have learned the long-term

effects to spanking and alternative. The class was really helpful."

"I learned that I have to be consistent with discipline and I need to model and teach love."

GSSAC Staff conducted Presentations reaching over 10,000 youth and adults in Spokane county as well as around the state.

Teens in the Aggression Replacement Training (ART) program showed an average 61% increase from the Pre-Test (29%) to the Post-Test (90%) that measured their skills and knowledge of how  to handle conflict without violence.

The Washington Drug-Free Youth program grew to include 17 Chapters and over 1,200 Members. Teen membership of the Washington Drug-Free Youth (WDFY) program conducted over 30 prevention presentations to elementary and middle school students.