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The resources in this section provide key information about the programmatic and research aspects of the California Tobacco Control Program. All resources are available as full-text in PDF format. Visit the California Tobacco Control Program Evaluation page for more specific evaluation information.

Please note that not all resources on this page are produced by the California Tobacco Control Program, however they have been reviewed and approved for inclusion on this page.

If you have questions or comments on these resources, contact the California Tobacco Control Program

Tobacco Control - California's Story

California Tobacco Control Update 2006 (PDF, New Window)

Background information on California’s tobacco control environment; describes the social norm change strategies and presents the trend for long-term outcomes.

Nicotine Maintenance and its Role in Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs (PDF, New Window)

This report assesses harm reduction as a tobacco control strategy.

The Seduction of Harm Reduction - Proceedings 2004 (PDF, New Window)

This report explores the proceedings of the Seduction of Harm Reduction Summit, held in Sacramento, CA, on September 8-9, 2004. The summit was conducted to obtain input regarding a draft position paper on harm reduction as a tobacco control strategy.

The Cost of Smoking (PDF, New Window)

This report estimates the economic costs of smoking for the State of California and breaks down the cost in every county.

A Model for Change: The California Experience in Tobacco Control (PDF, New Window)

This overview document covers: the California social norm change approach to tobacco control; CTCP program priority areas; California statewide program infrastructure; FAQs; conclusions; and further readings.

Tobacco Control Information for Local Programs

Communities of Excellence in Tobacco Control 1: Introduction to Communities of Excellence (PDF, New Window)

Module One: provides the framework for Communities of Excellence.

Communities of Excellence in Tobacco Control 2: Conducting a Communities of Excellence Needs Assessment (PDF, New Window)

Module Two: detailed instructions on how to complete the Communities of Excellence needs assessment.

Communities of Excellence in Tobacco Control Module 3: Priority Populations Speak about Tobacco (PDF, New Window)

Module Three: issues surrounding disparities in tobacco control.

Communities of Excellence in Tobacco Control Module 4: Developing a Tobacco Control Intervention and Evaluation Plan (PDF, New Window)

Module Four: detailed instructions on developing a tobacco control intervention and evaluation plan.

CTCP Policy Manual - 2006 (PDF, New Window)

Policy Manual updated in 2006.

Oversight Committee Master Plans

Toward a Tobacco-free California 2006-2008: Confronting a Relentless Adversary, A Plan for Success (PDF, New Window)

This seventh master plan of the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC) sets forth goals and highlights objectives for the years 2006-2008.

Toward a Tobacco-free California 2006-2008: Confronting a Relentless Adversary, A Plan for Success - Executive Summary (PDF, New Window)

Toward a Tobacco-free California 2003-2005: The Myth of Victory (PDF, New Window)

This sixth master plan of the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC) highlights program accomplishments and details six policy and legislative recommendations in regard to tobacco prevention in California.

Tobacco Control Evaluation Resources

Evaluation Resources