National Native Commercial Tobacco Abuse Prevention Network
To inform the tobacco prevention community about: 1. the depth of the tobacco industry targeting; 2. gaps in AI/AN tobacco use data; 3. strategies to implement proven or promising interventions. To build capacity by recruiting individuals and organizations to facilitate learning and information sharing within the Network and the broader public health community. To become recognized and utilized as a go-to resource for AI/AN for tribes, tribal organizations and coalitions, states, communities, and other external partners.
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The National Native Commercial Tobacco Abuse Prevention Network provides the following services: |
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Role of the National Network: Services: Provide tribes and AI/AN serving organizations the scientific knowledge and technical assistance that will allow them to implement high quality interventions that are culturally competent and grounded in science. Collect data to inform Promising Practices in Indian Country – a compendium of culturally appropriate interventions that have been scientifically evaluated and have shown to be successful among AI/AN populations. Provide expert guidance in implementing policy – policy advocacy from planning to enforcement. Provide technical assistance that is informed by both science and cultural relevance. |