Building Capacity for Smoke-Free Environments in Florence (Boone County) and Dry Ridge (Grant County)

Abstract The purpose of this project is to continue to build capacity for tobacco-free environments in Florence, KY (Boone County) and build capacity and demand for a smoke-free ordinance in Grant County. The objectives are to: engage hard-to-reach populations, train and advise the coalitions to use evidence- based advocacy strategies (e.g., social media plans, community events like days of action) and build demand for smoke-free environments. This project is designed to create a strong coalition infrastructure and media advocacy to grow and sustain two selected smoke-free workplace campaigns this year and in the future. As a contract with the NKDHD, Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy faculty and staff will provide tailored, evidence-based technical assistance and train the coalitions in smoke-free policy advocacy strategies based on their level of readiness.