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Table of Contents

Cover and Table of Contents (PDF 131 kb)

Foreword (PDF 66 kb)

Introduction (PDF 66 kb)

     Drug Abuse: A National Threat

A National Plan for Local Solutions (PDF 67 kb)

     What is the Major Cities Initiative?
     Birth of an Idea

Blueprint for Action (PDF 97 kb)

     What are the first steps?
     Laying the Foundation

     What is the best way to organize the program?
     Creating a Structure

     How do communities learn the facts about local drug use?
     Identifying the Threat

     How can local leaders get a “big picture” view of the threat?
     Mapping Out the Problem

Planning the Work (PDF 104 kb)

     Who are the right people for the job?
     Building a Team

     How do participants design and carry out their action plans?
     Developing a Strategy
     Dollars and Sense: Money is Not Always the Answer

Working the Plan (PDF 77 kb)

     What must be done to keep the initiative moving forward?
     Staying Connected

     The drug picture may suddenly change—what then?
     Monitoring the Threat

     How can participants help ensure the program’s success?
     Reaching Out

Conclusion (PDF 45 kb)

Resources (PDF 154 kb)

Appendices (PDF 48 kb)

Appendix A: Process Checklist: Planning a Citywide Initiative (PDF 92 kb)

Appendix B: Sample Invitation Letter (PDF 46 kb)

Appendix C: Participant Checklist (PDF 64 kb)

Appendix D: Sample Agenda for a Strategy Development Session (PDF 75 kb)

Appendix E: Checklist for a Major Cities Initiative Action Plan (PDF 44 kb)

Appendix F: Template for a Citywide Strategy (PDF 67 kb)

Appendix G: Lessons Learned in the Major Cities Initiative (PDF 44 kb)

Appendix H: Tips for Program Organizers (PDF 54 kb)

Back Cover (PDF 104 kb)