Troy Community Coalition Key Leader & Parent Survey

Instructions

Be part of the solution to drug abuse. Working together with schools, parents, businesses, hospitals, police, courts, and neighborhoods; the Troy Community Coalition promotes a lifestyle free of abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Please take 10 minutes to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse in your community by completing this short survey. After you complete the survey, please send an e-mail to kzoster@sbcglobal.net (with TCC Survey in the subject line) to enter the drawing to receive the i-pod that we are giving away to one lucky respondent.

General Attitudes

Please provide you level of agreement with each statement.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

1.	Alcohol and other drug problems are personal and only can be prevented or resolved by individual actions.

2.	Alcohol and other drug problems are community problems which only can be resolved through the active support of the entire community.

3.	The standards and atmosphere of our community is more tolerant of drug and alcohol use than other communities around us.

Personal Involvement

For the following questions, choose the response that BEST FITS YOUR BELIEF.

4.	In the last 12 months, my personal concern for preventing alcohol & other drug abuse in my community has...

	Decreased a lot
	Decreased a little
	Not changed
	Increased a little
	Increased a lot

5.	In the last 12 months, my personal knowledge of the risk factors that contribute to alcohol & other drug abuse has...

	Decreased a lot
	Decreased a little
	Not changed
	Increased a little
	Increased a lot

6.	In the past 12 months, my personal knowledge about the new laws regarding the sale of over-the-counter drugs has . .

	Decreased a lot
	Decreased a little
	Not Changed
	Increased a little
	Increased a lot

7.	In the last 12 months, my personal knowledge of community programs that address alcohol & drug abuse has...

	Decreased a lot
	Decreased a little
	Not changed
	Increased a little
	Increased a lot

8.	In the past 12 months, my personal actions to prevent alcohol & other drug abuse in my community has...

	Decreased a lot
	Decreased a little
	Not changed
	Increased a little
	Increased a lot

9.	I am interested in learning more about community-related alcohol & other drug abuse prevention programs.

	Not at all true
	Slightly true
	Moderately true
	Very true

10.	I am concerned about whether my community has sufficient alcohol & other drug abuse prevention programs.

	Not at all true
	Slightly true
	Moderately true
	Very true

11.	I believe preventing alcohol & other drug abuse among youth is important.

	Not at all true
	Slightly true
	Moderately true
	Very true

Sector Involvement

Now consider some organizations and institutions who could take responsibility for preventing alcohol and other drug problems in Troy. For each item, please answer whether each should have major responsibility in preventing alcohol and other drug problems in our communities.

Yes

I don't know

12.	The federal government

13.	State government

14.	City government

15.	Law enforcement agencies

16.	The schools

17.	The health department

18.	The Faith Community

19.

The Media

20.

Parents

21.	Individuals

Ease of Availability

Now consider the following statements. Would you say . . .

Yes

I don't know

22.	It is too easy for minors to obtain alcohol?

23.	It is too easy for minors to get tobacco products?

24.	It is too easy to obtain illegal drugs?

25.	There is a lack of education programs to prevent underage drinking in our community?

26.	There is inadequate law enforcement?

27.	There are inadequate recreational facilities?

28.	There is a lack of community concern?

29.	There is a lack of positive role models?

30.	There is a lack of community cooperation?

31.	There is a lack of knowledge about the problem of underage drinking?

32.	There is a community tolerance of underage drinking?

33.	You have heard of the Troy Community Coalition (prior to this survey)?

Appropriate Age

The following is a list of things people do. Please answer at what age, in years, you think it is appropriate, if ever.

Never

Before 18

Between 18 and 21

After 21

34.	Smoking cigarettes

35.	Attending mixed gender parties at night

36.	Drinking more than a few sips of alcohol

37.	Drinking enough alcohol to feel drunk

38.	Drinking alcohol occasionally

39.	Smoking marijuana

40.	Self administer over-the-counter drugs

41.	Self administer prescription drugs

Responsible Parenting

While efforts to prevent alcoholism and other drug problems should not ignore other age groups, much of our nation's concern about these problems is focused on youth. To assist the Coalition's efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug problems among teens, would you be willing to:

Yes

I don't know

42.	Set a responsible example in your own use of alcohol?

43.	Make sure teen activities do not include alcohol?

44.	Allow only well-supervised parties for young people in your home, limiting the guests to a number you are able to supervise and not serve alcohol?

45.	Welcome a call from another parent inquiring about your party and the amount of supervision and whether or not alcohol will be served?

46.	Call another parent who is hosting a party to inquire about supervision and availability of alcohol?

47.	Discuss alcohol problems with your children?

Middle School Supervision

To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following activities for MIDDLE SCHOOL children?

Strongly Approve

Approve

Disapprove

Strongly Disapprove

48.	Mixed parties or dances that emphasize boy/girl relationships.

49.	Attending rock concerts without an adult chaperon.

50.	Parties supervised by baby sitters, siblings or relatives.

51.	Hanging out at other people's homes when there is no adult supervision.

52.	Sleep-overs or slumber parties without adult supervision.

53.	Shopping or "hanging out" in malls or other shopping areas without supervision.

High School Supervision

To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following activities for HIGH SCHOOL Children?

Strongly Approve

Approve

Disapprove

Strongly Disapprove

54.	House parties when parents are at work, out for the evening, or out of town.

55.	Open parties or "keggers."

56.	Parent calls parent of the friend who invites a child to sleep over, party, or other activity.

57.	Staying home alone when parents are out of town.

58.	Motel or hotel parties.

59.	Riding around in cars or limos during special events.

60.	Gatherings at locations which inhibit close observance of behavior (such as parks, school playgrounds, alleys, parking lots or restaurants).

Adult Behaviors

How many times IN YOUR LIFE have you:

61.	hosted adult parties where no alcohol was served?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not applicable

62.	hosted adult parties where alcohol was served, but you set guidelines for safety (e.g. two drink limit, collecting car keys, calling a cab, monitoring underage teens to insure no drinking, etc.)

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

63.	locked up your alcohol in a place away from youth?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

64.	locked up your prescription and over the counter drugs in a place away from youth?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

65.	chaperoned a party for event for teens?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

66.	had conversations with your child about the effects of underage drinking on their physical, social, and emotional development?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

67.	pointed out to teens the inappropriate portrayals of people drinking on television shows or movies?

	Strongly approve
	Approve
	Disapprove

68.	established rules in your home regarding underage drinking?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

69.	established curfews of your teen(s)?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

70.	questioned your teen(s) about their friends?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

71.	questioned your teen(s) about their whereabouts?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10-19 occasions
	20 or more occasions
	Not Applicable

72.	How many times during the week do you have a meal together with your family?

	Never
	1 to 2 occasions
	3 to 5 occasions
	6 to 9 occasions
	10 to 19 occasions
	20 or more occasions

Familiarity

73.	How familiar are you with the Troy Community Coalition?

	(Select all that apply.)
	I am not aware of the coalition
	I have heard of the coalition
	Some of my colleagues are coalition members
	I have attended at least one coalition meeting
	I have attended at least one of the coalition programs/events in the community
	My children have participated in a coalition program/event
	I have volunteered to help with a coalition program/event
	I have served on a coalition committee/board
	Other

74.	If you answered other in the previous question, please describe:

75.	Do you have any suggestions that will assist the coalition in addressing the issue of substance abuse? If so, please describe:

Sector

76.	What sector of the community would most closely fit the role or organization you represent?

	(Select all that apply.)
	Schools/Youth Serving Organization
	Law Enforcement/Police/Courts
	Health Care Professionals
	Government (Local, Regional, etc.)
	Civic Groups
	Businesses
	Churches/Faith Community
	Youth (a young person)
	Parents
	Business Community
	Media
	Schools
	Youth – Servicing Organizations
	Law Enforcement
	Religious or Fraternal Organizations
	Civic & Volunteer Groups
	Healthcare Professionals, including mental health and substance abuse
	State, local, and/or tribal government agencies
	Other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse

77.	If you answered other in the previous question, please describe:

Zip Code

78.	What is your residence zip code?

Gender

79.	Which one describes your sex?

	Male
	Female

Age

80.	Which of the following categories includes your age?

	Under 20 years old
	20 to 29 years old
	30 to 39 years old
	40 to 49 years old
	50 to 59 years old
	Over 59 years old

Education

81.	What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

	Eighth grade or less
	Some high school
	High school graduate
	Some college
	College graduate
	Some graduate school
	Graduate degree

Race

82.	Which of the following most closely describes your race?

	African-American (Black)
	American Indian
	Asian
	Caucasian (White)
	Hispanic
	Other

83.	If you answered other in the previous question, please describe:

Religion

84.	What is your religion?

	Catholic
	Jewish
	Muslim
	Protestant
	Other
	None
	Don't Know

Marital Status

85.	Which best describes your marital status?

	Married
	Single
	Separated
	Widowed
	Divorced (and not remarried)

Parent Status

86.	How many children, age 18 years or younger, do you have living in your household now?

	None
	One
	Two
	Three
	Four
	Five
	Six
	Seven or more

87.	If you have children, what is the age of your YOUNGEST child?

	Infant (less than one years old)
	One to Three years old
	Four to Six years old
	Seven to Nine years old
	Ten to Twelve years old
	Thirteen to Fifteen years old
	Sixteen to Eighteen years old
	Older than Eighteen

88.	If you have children, what is the age of you OLDEST child?

	Infant (less than one years old)
	One to Three years old
	Four to Six years old
	Seven to Nine years old
	Ten to Twelve years old
	Thirteen to Fifteen years old
	Sixteen to Eighteen years old
	Older than Eighteen