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Smoke-Free Public Housing Compliance and Enforcement Toolkit

Publication

Oct 3, 2019

Clean Air for All

A majority of property managers report that a smoke-free policy is largely well followed and self enforced by residents and staff. However, it is not uncommon for a small minority of residents to struggle or refuse to comply by continuing to smoke or allowing their guests to smoke on the property.

CLPHA Data Sharing Template for PHAs and Health Organizations

Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or question. Use of this template, including its exhibits and attachments, does not create a relationship or any responsibilities between CLPHA and the user.

Research

Aug 5, 2019

CLPHA developed a general data sharing template that public housing authorities (PHAs) and their health partners can customize to suit their data sharing and collaboration needs. Please feel free to comment to share any uses/modifications your organization made to implement into a partnership.

Adopting and implementing an effective smoke-free housing policy Webinar

Webinar

Jul 17, 2018

Building Success

Featuring Ellen Childs, PhD, from Boston University School of Public Health and Vaughan Rees, PhD, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Effective Enforcement of Smoke-Free Policies

Publication

Building Success

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.

Helping Smokers Comply

Publication

Building Success

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.

Supporting Smoking Cessation

Publication

Building Success

Build success by supporting cessation among smokers for whom a smoke-free housing policy may provide motivation to quit.

Community Partnerships around Smoke-Free Policies

Publication

Building Success

Build success by partnering with local agencies and organizations. Community partners can advise during planning, education residents during implementation, and help support cessation.

Staff Training on Smoke-Free Policies

Publication

Building Success

Build success by training staff on how to effectively share information about the policy and the importance of consistent enforcement.

Resident Engagement around Smoke-Free Policies

Publication

Building Success

Build Success by engaging residents. Residents can be a strong asset in planning, communication, implementation, and compliance efforts.

Policy Planning: Smoke-Free

Publication

Building Success

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.