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The purpose of the CDAP is to work together with partners to combat illegal drugs and the harm they cause in the community.
The Combating Drugs and Alcohol Partnership (CDAP) is a multi-agency forum formed to implement the Governments national From Harm to Hope strategy locally. The CDAP is responsible for partnership work within County Durham and Darlington to reduce drug and alcohol related harm and account for local delivery and performance to central Government.
The purpose of the CDAP is to work together with partners to combat illegal drugs and the harm they cause in the community.
The CDAP will be responsible for delivering a set of outcomes relating to drug related harm, set out in the Governments drugs strategy and alcohol related harm. The partnership will provide a single setting for understanding and addressing shared challenges related to drug-related harm, based on the local context and need.
Membership of the CDAP is made up of those with senior responsibility for delivering the Government’s strategic priorities and the agreed local priorities. Members should have the authority to influence strategic direction, service delivery and relevant resources within the agencies they represent. If members are unable to attend, they should send a representative at the appropriate level with decision making authority.
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The Combating Drugs Partnerships core members are:
The Durham Police and Crime Commissioner is the Senior Responsible Officer and Chair of the Partnership. The membership includes a Partnership Lead, Public Involvement Lead and a Data and Digital Lead nominated by the partnership to support the SRO and partnership. Representatives from other agencies / organisations may be invited to attend meetings for specific agenda items or may be co-opted for pre-determined periods.
For more information on Combating Drugs Partnerships please click here: Guidance for local delivery partners (accessible version) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)’
