Drug Demand Reduction Incorporating DDR into everyday activities

CAP - DDR Vision To be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through the development of tomorrow’s leaders in volunteer community service for a drug-free world.

DDR Mission Statement  The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction program assists squadrons, groups, wings, and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug- free attitude in Civil Air Patrol members, Air Force families, DoD civilians, and school-age children through a comprehensive program.

 Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle.  Encourages youth to remain in school.  Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and awareness.  Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang violence.

Program Elements  CAP School Program  Education and Training  Community Outreach Activities

CAP School Program  Squadrons within the schools  During school, after school  Parkland Magnet Middle School Rockville, MD MD-801

Education and Training  Provide substance abuse information and classes  Support CAP units with training materials  Facilitate training conferences for DDR personnel  Provide portable display booths to units

Community Outreach  Support local community coalitions and events  Provide assistance to community projects  Red Ribbon Week  Community Health Fairs  Parent Groups  Family Community Centers

Tools to Assist  Display Booth - Drug ID Kit  DDR Lesson Plans – Power Point Presentations reduction reduction  Free NIDA items  DDR Catalog

DDR Catalog  Must use approved DDR Budget Process  Unit pays shipping  Unit – Wing – Region – National – Vendor  Must have DDR Connection with event  After Action Report required

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Incorporating DDR into everyday activities

Education and training  DDR lesson plans (online)  Safety briefings  Posters  Handouts (booklets, CDs, cards)  Create a drug-free and tobacco-free environment and lifestyle

Community Outreach  Recruitment booths  Open Houses  Aerospace events for families  Health fairs  Parent groups  Back to School nights

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