Supporting the Prevention Conversation

The authors of this document would like to acknowledge the contributions of the collaborative efforts of the Prevention Conversation project manager, Hazel Mitchell, and members of the FASD Awareness and Prevention Council, during both the design and implementation phases of this evaluation. [...] The FASD-APC desired to create a hands-on, grassroots approach to address FASD awareness and prevention efforts in the province, and effectively lobbied the Government of Alberta for the opportunity to develop such an initiative: The FASD Prevention Conversation (FASD:PC). [...] The exact scope of community engagement will be largely dependent on the needs of the area in which the Facilitators are working, their ability to engage community stakeholders, and community interest in the topic of FASD Prevention. [...] The developmental evaluation framework allows for adaptation of the evaluation design to the changing needs of the client(s), and as the initiative itself continues to develop. [...] These key questions focused on Preparation of individuals to engage in the FASD:PC, their Experiences of the initiative, the Consistency of message delivery, and the documentation of program decision-making in order to inform Transferability.