The Mission of the Utah Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Coordinating Council is to provide a unified voice for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse, illegal drug activity, and violence.

For additional information about the Council and meeting schedules, contact USAAV at (801) 538-1031, or P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114.

UTAH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ANTI-VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL Utah Code, §63-25a-201 through 207
	Provide leadership and generate unity for Utah's ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and community violence;
	Recommend and coordinate the creation, dissemination, and implementation of a statewide substance abuse and anti-violence policy;
	Facilitate planning for a balanced continuum of substance abuse and community violence prevention, treatment, and justice services;
	Promote collaboration and mutually beneficial public and private partnerships; Coordinate recommendations made by the Judiciary, Justice, Prevention and Treatment Committees;
	Analyze and provide an objective assessment of all proposed legislation concerning alcohol and other drug issues and community violence issues;
	and Report recommendations annually to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and Judicial Council.

Recommend to the Council:
	a statewide substance abuse and anti-violence policy;
	priorities for programs to combat substance abuse and community violence; and
	executive, legislative, and judicial action based upon policy needs and identified gaps in the continuum of services.
	Report recommendations to the Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Coordinating Council at its regular meetings.
	Provide a forum for education, coordination, and communication on violence and drug-related issues that affect the total judicial system; and
	Enhance multidisciplinary cooperation while preserving judicial independence.