Overview

Established in 1993, the Royal Oak Community Coalition (formerly the Prevention Coalition) is the only organization in Royal Oak that exclusively focuses on issues related to substance abuse prevention and its related consequences.

The Coalition addresses substance abuse issues by forming partnerships with community groups, stakeholders and individuals to work collaboratively to create a healthier community environment.

Coalition activities address the personal, social, economic, legal and health consequences of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Goals and objectives are derived from an assessment of needs based on local data and community input.. The prevention framework used as our foundation is the Search Institute’s, research based "Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities" consisting of 40 Developmental Assets.

Assets Defined

Many factors influence why some young people have successes in life and why others struggle. The Search Institute of Minneapolis has identified 40 developmental assets that help young people make wise decisions, choose positive paths, and grow up competent, caring and responsible.

Youth with a high number of assets:

• Experience greater protection from high-risk behavior
• Are more likely to have positive attitudes and behaviors