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Family co-operation programme description.

H A Peine1, T Terry

  • 1Timpanogos Community Mental Health Center, University of Utah.

Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The Family Co-operation Programme empowers children to bring alcohol and drug abuse prevention education home, strengthening family bonds and reducing substance misuse risk. This school-based approach fosters positive home interactions and improves coping skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Family Studies
  • Education

Background:

  • Parenting trends show decreased family interaction, hindering interventions.
  • School-based programs are explored to enhance family engagement in prevention.
  • Existing institutional interventions with parents often prove ineffective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate the Family Co-operation Programme.
  • To leverage the home environment for alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
  • To strengthen family relationships through school-home collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • A K-12 school-based curriculum was implemented.
  • Children acted as conduits for family activities based on in-class training.
  • Activities included coping skills, decision-making, peer resistance, self-esteem, and drug information.
  • Parent evaluations were collected via materials sent home with students.

Main Results:

  • Over one thousand families participated.
  • The program demonstrated a positive impact on family dynamics and prevention education.
  • Children effectively transferred learned skills to the home environment.

Conclusions:

  • The Family Co-operation Programme offers a viable, low-cost strategy for alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
  • Utilizing children as resources effectively engages families in prevention efforts.
  • Strengthening family relationships is key to successful substance abuse prevention.

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