Many schools provide parenting classes . They teach parents and other family members about drugs and how to detect signs of drug use in their children. They train parents how to respond promptly when they observe any symptoms. They teach parents to be positive role models for their children. They encourage greater parent involvement in the school.
All schools involve members of the community .
Schools ask police to patrol the area around the school. This helps discourage drug dealers. Schools involve government agencies such as public health and juvenile justice. Community groups provide mentors, drug counselors, and speakers for assemblies and classrooms. Some schools create a buddy system .