Be Free Indeed! Tobacco Prevention Tools for the African American Church
Purpose: To assist African American/Black churches in enacting and implementing tobacco-free policies
Outline: A history of African Americans and tobacco; Tobacco advertising; Health risks; Secondhand smoke; The benefits of quitting; Why churches should get involved
Format: 4 individual guides with messages and activities designed specifically for preachers, men, women, and youth
Supports state and local tobacco control church based initiatives within the African American community
Empowers church leaders to engage in tobacco prevention and cessation activities
Includes:
- Training for pastors and health ministry leaders
- On-going technical assistance and evaluation
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Faith-based Toolkit: Be Free Indeed! Tobacco Prevention Tools for the African American Church (contains 4 guides with tobacco education, cessation and advocacy messages tailored for preachers, men, women and youth entitled):
- African American Preacher's Guide to Tobacco Prevention
- African American Women's Guide to Tobacco Prevention
- Battle Plan for African American Men Leading the Charge in the War Against Tobacco
- African American Youth Guide to Tobacco Prevention "4 Real"