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Build success with effective enforcement. Someone who smokes where smoking is prohibited is violating the policy. Enforcement of the smoke-free policy is similar to enforcement of other building policies, like noise or pet restrictions. Be consistent, fair, positive, and pragmatic.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Smoke-free
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Build success by helping smokers comply with the policy. Some residents who smoke may not be ready or able to stop smoking, but you can work with them to help them comply with the policy. Showing compassion to residents facing barriers to compliance may increase acceptance of the policy and willingness to comply.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Smoke-free
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Build success by supporting cessation among smokers for whom a smoke-free housing policy may provide motivation to quit.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Smoke-free
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Build success by partnering with local agencies and organizations. Community partners can advise during planning, education residents during implementation, and help support cessation.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Partnerships, Smoke-free
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Build success by training staff on how to effectively share information about the policy and the importance of consistent enforcement.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Smoke-free
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Build Success by engaging residents. Residents can be a strong asset in planning, communication, implementation, and compliance efforts.
Topics: Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Place-based, Smoke-free
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Developing effective smoke-free policies requires clear language about why the policy is being adopted, where smoking is and isn't allowed, who is responsible for reporting and investigating violations, and how the policy will be enforced.
Topics: Housing, Legislation & Policy, Place-based, Smoke-free
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This guide is intended to provide information to public health department staff and advocates about the many public agencies that make policy decisions and implement projects related to the physical environment.
Topics: Child welfare, Community development, Education, Exercise, Green, Health, Housing, Legislation & Policy, Place-based, Safety, Smoke-free, Stability, Substance abuse, West Coast
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on Jul 13, 2018