Recent surveys have found that respondents favor smoke-free events:
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All Public Events: 80%
Children Events: 96% |
Family Events: 90%
Community Events: 85% |
By having the support of a broad cross-section of residents, your changes are more likely to gain acceptance, which can reduce the amount of time needed for compliance.
Tips include:
Equality vs. Equity image from Interaction Institute for Social Change: https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/
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Examples of tobacco-related community support
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The community coalitions in Windham County provide free signs.
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“Businesses, schools, cities and towns, and health care providers all play an important role in shaping the health of Vermonters. Our common goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice where we live, work, learn and play. Communities that are built to support physical activity, safe walking and biking, use of public transportation, and easy access to fresh foods are essential for good health.”
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Deb Is Here to Help in the Bellows Falls Area
Call 802-365-1324 or email deb@greaterfallsconnections.org |
Shelley Is Here to Help in the Deerfield Valley Area
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Kayla Is Here to Help in the West River Valley Area
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Rolf Is Here to Help in the Brattleboro Area
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