The Indiana Prevention Resource Center’s service called PREV-STAT uses GIS software and data from a variety of sources to create county profiles and customized project reports, including maps and tables. Currently Series 8 (2011) is available to search on various variables.
CLEI - County Level Epidemiological Indicators
• Alcohol and Drug Mortality Data
• Alcohol and Drug Arrest Data
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Admission and Episode Data
• Alcohol, Drug and Weapons Expulsion and Suspension Data, Dropout Data
Indiana Prevention Resource Center staff provides a spectrum of program planning and evaluation services for statewide and local prevention efforts. In tandem with other consulting units, the IPRC can assist with:
• needs assessment
• evidence-based prevention method selection
• capacity-building for sustainability
Evaluation Services
In addition, evaluation consulting services include:
• evaluation design
• identification of data sources
• selection and development of data collection tools and protocols
Search the IPRC Home Library Database for electronic resources. For Indiana residents: borrow a DVD or VHS from our loan library.
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