Included also is participation in Summer Recreation Programs and a Parents Program as well as DARE after- school special events. During the School year programs will be presented to 12 th graders concerning drinking and driving and other A.T.O.D. concerns. These programs will culminate in an end of the year A.T.P.D. free graduation party for all graduation seniors. Promotion progresses during October to a one-week period where all students, faculty and staff wear ribbons proclaiming pride in the community and school and a drug free attitude. Police officers, also hold sessions with small groups for open discussion on how drug use leads to violence, vandalism, theft and arrests 'and how experimentation can lead to a messed up life based on their experiences in law enforcement.
Students mediate on a needed basis during school.
Coaches occupy an enviable position in the hierarchy of things important to young people. As such, they are able to influence the direction of youth opinion and development. This training will help coaches develop the skill to better serve as mentors and role models in the battle against substance abuse and increased prevention strategies. It will heighten the awareness of coaches as to messages they deliver on social norms and standards of acceptability. It will make them more conscious of the enabler role they often inadvertently assume with young athletes.