Here are some suggestions for activities at the elementary and secondary school levels. For elementary students to be educated and continue to be involved in any program, there must be constant repetition. Many activities should be planned for elementary school students, involving them in as many aspects of the planning and executing of these events as possible. Even small, short-term successes such as a successful school rally or bake sale are important. Awards and public recognition for their work and commitment to crime prevention will encourage students to continue their efforts to work towards the long-term goal of keeping their school safe.
Contests can include essay competitions and school cheers.
Field trips to law enforcement agencies and activities sponsored by Youth Crime Watch such as the National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and Telecast will enable students to interact with police officers and other students around the country that are working towards the same goal. Partnering with organizations such as AAA and incorporating their Safety Patrol program with Youth Crime Watch. Poster contests Youth to Police Activities Red Ribbon Campaign Anonymous Crime Reporting Activities for Secondary Schools Activities for secondary schools can include focusing on a current issue every month and holding awareness meetings for the entire student body. Students can put up posters, pass out flyers and make announcements over the school's public address system to publicize the presentations. These topics can be presented to the student body through motivational guest speakers, skits and plays by the drama club, speeches by the public speaking club, presentations by special interest clubs like SADD or any other group in the school that can assist.