2022-2023
To develop the effectiveness evaluation phase of the ‘Servicio Comunitario’ programme for the prevention of alcohol and other drug-related harm.
The “Servicio Comunitario” programme. Multicomponent Pilot Programme for Environmental Prevention. The objective of the “Effectiveness evaluation phase” was to initiate the evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme for the purpose for which it was designed: the prevention of harm related to alcohol and other drugs in the context of nightlife in the intervention area. To this end, at a quantitative level, we collected and analysed a new wave of surveys and carried out a post-evaluation using the “mystery shopper” method. This consisted of visiting a random sample of locals with two professional interpreters who simulated high levels of drunkenness. The purpose of the surveys was to measure perceived year-on-year changes among nightlife users in the intervention area. To do this, we asked about experiences such as whether they had been served alcohol when they were highly intoxicated. A post-intervention evaluation was carried out using the mystery shopper technique in the nightlife venues in the intervention area. Both methods aimed to measure changes attributable to the objectives of the programme.
On the other hand, at a qualitative level, we apply the SWOT technique (Weaknesses, Threats, Strengths and Opportunities) with each of the actors involved in the prevention of harm that make up the community. To do this, it was necessary to recapitulate the most relevant aspects discussed with the local police, the UCO unit and the GAMA unit, the government team, its technical staff, the Equality Department of the City Council of the city of intervention and nightlife professionals.
The validation of the programme aims for Spain to have an integrated programme in the portal of good practices of the EMCDDA (European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction).
Effectiveness, evidence, evaluation, alcohol, environmental prevention, community, harm reduction, gender.
Technical support in the field of evaluation to addiction organisations to improve...