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Back to School Special
As you get ready for a new school year, remember that with a new year comes new chances for youth to get exposed to alcohol and drugs. The Warren Hills Community Coalition is here to help you feel prepared to confront difficult situations and to answer difficult questions about drugs and alcohol.

This newsletter contains resources and materials for parents, teachers, faith based organizations, businesses and law enforcement.
PARENTS

Back to School Survival Guide

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has assembled a virtual backpack
to help parents get ready for the upcoming school year. It's filled
with tips and tools for talking, listening and improving overall
communication when their child  has questions about drugs and alcohol.  Access the backpack here and share it with parents !!
Resources

Click on any of the images below to be access the website directly
TEACHERS

Schools and teachers can help

change attitudes about teen drinking and create environments that discourage underage drinking.  Find out how in the Surgeon General's A Call to Action for Educators.



NIDA has a series of substance prevention lesson plans and activities available for teachers to use throughout the school year.  Access the database of lesson plans here.


The DEA has prepared a "Get it Straight: The Facts about Drugs" Guides for Teachers to use in the classroom.  Currently, a facilitator guide and student guide are available for download.
Back to School Materials
FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
SAMHSA helps faith-based organizations deliver effective prevention messages within their congregation and community.
Access these resources here.
BUSINESSES
Host a Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) event for your employees and staff to provide them with the skills to prevent underage drinking.
Learn more about the training here.
LAW ENFORCEMENT

The OJJDP has developed a guide that describes the role of enforcement in preventing underage drinking parties and provides step-by-step information on how to use enforcement campaigns to bring about changes in community norms concerning underage drinking.  Access the guide here.


Monthly Coalition Meeting
 Our next Coalition meeting is scheduled for 3:30pm on August 23rd at the Family Guidance Center in Washington.

We will be discussing our Back to School and Red Ribbon Week Campaigns!
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