drug education for youth 2011

1. Drug Education For Youth 2011 17th Year17th Year

2. Strong Kids Strong Families Ready for the Future * Navy places a strong emphasis on quality of life issues. Youth are the most vulnerable population. Concerns about grades, drug use, and gang/crime involvement can distract service members from their duties. * DEFY combats this issue and helps improve the quality of life by providing youth with the skills they need to be successful. By strengthening the kids, DEFY strengthens the family. A strong family at home enables members to concentrate on their job, thereby creating a ready fleet and a force and families ready for the future. * Admiral Mullen, Chairman, JCS, stated in his CNO Guidance for 2006, �Personal and Family Readiness are vital to combat readiness.� * Navy places a strong emphasis on quality of life issues. Youth are the most vulnerable population. Concerns about grades, drug use, and gang/crime involvement can distract service members from their duties. * DEFY combats this issue and helps improve the quality of life by providing youth with the skills they need to be successful. By strengthening the kids, DEFY strengthens the family. A strong family at home enables members to concentrate on their job, thereby creating a ready fleet and a force and families ready for the future. * Admiral Mullen, Chairman, JCS, stated in his CNO Guidance for 2006, �Personal and Family Readiness are vital to combat readiness.�

3. Trends in 30-Day Prevalence of Daily Use of Alcohol From MTF. Graph demonstrates the rates of alcohol use among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. Been Drunk in Past 30 days = Percentage who had been drunk in the past 30 days Drank in last 30 days = Percentage who drank in past 30 days 5+ drinks in a row in last 2 weeks = Percentage reporting 5 or more drinks in a row on one or more occasions. Meets definition for binge drinking, which is quickly becoming a high profile problem. From MTF. Graph demonstrates the rates of alcohol use among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. Been Drunk in Past 30 days = Percentage who had been drunk in the past 30 days Drank in last 30 days = Percentage who drank in past 30 days 5+ drinks in a row in last 2 weeks = Percentage reporting 5 or more drinks in a row on one or more occasions. Meets definition for binge drinking, which is quickly becoming a high profile problem.

4. Trends in 30-Day Prevalence of Use Any Illicit Drug

5. Trends in 30-Day Prevalence of UseAny Use � Cigarettes

6. DoD Military Dependents Aged 9-12 64,782 Navy & Res 22,190 USMC & Res 88,058 USAF, Air NG, & Res 195,658 USA, NG & Res 7,213 USCG & Res 377,901 Total Dept. of Defense 86,972 Total USN Source: Defense Manpower Data Center 30 Sep 09 * Navy Marine Corps totals: 86,972 * Navy projections 2010-2011: 2000 youth * DOJ�s pool of candidates is exponential. We are just starting to scratch the surface. * Effective recruiting is the key to reach as many kids as possible. * We are only limited by resources and our imaginations.* Navy Marine Corps totals: 86,972 * Navy projections 2010-2011: 2000 youth * DOJ�s pool of candidates is exponential. We are just starting to scratch the surface. * Effective recruiting is the key to reach as many kids as possible. * We are only limited by resources and our imaginations.

7. Draft DEFY Mission and Goal Statements Mission: To improve combat readiness by providing a drug demand reduction and comprehensive life skills program designed to improve youth resiliency and strength. Goal: To empower military youth to build positive, healthy lifestyles as drug-free, successful citizens. * What is DEFY? What does it do? We�ve all seen �Mission statements� * Brings together command youth and family service components to provide a renewed commitment not only to the dependent youth of the command, but to the families of each military member and DoD civilian employee. * Curriculum and positive adult role models, DEFY provides the 9-12 year olds with the skills they need to be successful. Interaction youth have with the adult leaders and mentors that help them remain drug free and have positive, healthy life styles. * DEFY uses a coordinated approach that uses cooperation from the community. Base Commanders understand that the concept of community applies as much to the �community� inside the fence as it does outside. Each command has �community� resources (MWR, Youth Activity Centers, Chaplains, etc.) that can be accessed to provide the team approach to delivering DEFY. * The DEFY program is fully developed and requires no further development by local commands, making it, in essence, a Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) product. * DEFY helps strengthen families, thereby improving personal readiness and combat readiness as a result.* What is DEFY? What does it do? We�ve all seen �Mission statements� * Brings together command youth and family service components to provide a renewed commitment not only to the dependent youth of the command, but to the families of each military member and DoD civilian employee. * Curriculum and positive adult role models, DEFY provides the 9-12 year olds with the skills they need to be successful. Interaction youth have with the adult leaders and mentors that help them remain drug free and have positive, healthy life styles. * DEFY uses a coordinated approach that uses cooperation from the community. Base Commanders understand that the concept of community applies as much to the �community� inside the fence as it does outside. Each command has �community� resources (MWR, Youth Activity Centers, Chaplains, etc.) that can be accessed to provide the team approach to delivering DEFY. * The DEFY program is fully developed and requires no further development by local commands, making it, in essence, a Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) product. * DEFY helps strengthen families, thereby improving personal readiness and combat readiness as a result.

8. Phase I Activities Classroom learning Physical fitness Physical challenge Educational trips * DEFY two-phased prevention program designed to deter �at-risk� behaviors by giving kids the tools they need to resist drugs and develop positive social skills. * Phase I is a structured 5-day residential or 8-day non-residential camp environment conducted during the summer. During Phase I, you participate in classroom learning that covers self-management skills (such as goal setting, conflict resolution and self control, and resistance skills), knowledge of harmful effects of the �gate-way� drugs (marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, inhalants) and peer pressure, and general social skills (getting along with others). * In addition, youth participate in physical fitness activities, complete the President�s Physical Fitness Challenge (the same program conducted in the schools), and go on educational trips that emphasize DEFY goals and objectives with a hands-on experience. -Topic 1: Self Management Skills -Topic 2: Drug Resistance and Information Skills -Topic 3: General Social Skills -Topic 4: Physical Fitness Program* DEFY two-phased prevention program designed to deter �at-risk� behaviors by giving kids the tools they need to resist drugs and develop positive social skills. * Phase I is a structured 5-day residential or 8-day non-residential camp environment conducted during the summer. During Phase I, you participate in classroom learning that covers self-management skills (such as goal setting, conflict resolution and self control, and resistance skills), knowledge of harmful effects of the �gate-way� drugs (marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, inhalants) and peer pressure, and general social skills (getting along with others). * In addition, youth participate in physical fitness activities, complete the President�s Physical Fitness Challenge (the same program conducted in the schools), and go on educational trips that emphasize DEFY goals and objectives with a hands-on experience. -Topic 1: Self Management Skills -Topic 2: Drug Resistance and Information Skills -Topic 3: General Social Skills -Topic 4: Physical Fitness Program

9. Introduction � Our Flag Self-Management Skills Solving conflicts Seeking advice/counsel Setting goals Resistance skills Drug Resistance and Information Skills Drug information Peer pressure How and why to say �no� General Social Skills Team building Speaking up for yourself Respecting others Physical Fitness Calisthenics Physical challenges The President�s Challenge Phase I Topics

10. Phase II Activities School-year mentoring Tutoring & positive reinforcement Volunteers DOD - military and civilians Activities Group/cluster mentoring Interactive workshops Outplacement Boy/Girl Scouts, Young Marines, Big Brother/ Big Sister, Sea Cadets * Phase II is designed to reinforce the concepts and training received in Phase I. During the school year, mentors and staff provide positive support during group mentoring sessions and interactive workshops. DEFY sites also participate in activities that promote civic responsibility and expose DEFY kids to vocational and recreational opportunities. * It has been said that Phase II is likely the most important component of DEFY. While Phase I places youth in an intensive learning experience, it is the prolonged contact with a positive adult role model and mentor that provides the real difference between DEFY and other prevention programs. * Phase II mentors provide positive reinforcement and support to youth throughout the school year. These mentors, the keystone of Phase II, are military members, DoD civilians, police officers, etc. * Another major difference between DEFY and other youth prevention programs is the Outplacement Component. DEFY is intended as a one-time program. Upon completion of DEFY, program staff are required to provide youth with exposure to other youth programs to join after DEFY. DEFY graduates have been successfully placed in other programs such as Naval Sea Cadets, Boy & Girl Scouts, 4H, and other groups. Personal Safety � Relationships � Study Skills � Gang Resistance � Nutrition � Conflict Resolution � SafeKids! � Community Service � Leadership � SelfEsteem � Cultural Connections � Bullying - Goals/Follow-up* Phase II is designed to reinforce the concepts and training received in Phase I. During the school year, mentors and staff provide positive support during group mentoring sessions and interactive workshops. DEFY sites also participate in activities that promote civic responsibility and expose DEFY kids to vocational and recreational opportunities. * It has been said that Phase II is likely the most important component of DEFY. While Phase I places youth in an intensive learning experience, it is the prolonged contact with a positive adult role model and mentor that provides the real difference between DEFY and other prevention programs. * Phase II mentors provide positive reinforcement and support to youth throughout the school year. These mentors, the keystone of Phase II, are military members, DoD civilians, police officers, etc. * Another major difference between DEFY and other youth prevention programs is the Outplacement Component. DEFY is intended as a one-time program. Upon completion of DEFY, program staff are required to provide youth with exposure to other youth programs to join after DEFY. DEFY graduates have been successfully placed in other programs such as Naval Sea Cadets, Boy & Girl Scouts, 4H, and other groups. Personal Safety � Relationships � Study Skills � Gang Resistance � Nutrition � Conflict Resolution � SafeKids! � Community Service � Leadership � SelfEsteem � Cultural Connections � Bullying - Goals/Follow-up

11. 1. Personal Safety 2. Relationships 3. Study Skills 4. Gang Resistance 5. Nutrition 6. Conflict Resolution 7. Safe Kids 8. Community Service 9. Leadership 10. Self esteem 11. Cultural Connections 12. Goals Follow-up 13. Bullying Phase II Topics DEFY is a two-phased prevention program designed to deter �at-risk� behaviors by giving kids the tools they need to resist drugs and develop positive social skills. Phase I is a structured 5-day residential or 8-day non-residential camp environment conducted during the summer. During Phase I, you participate in classroom learning that covers self-management skills (such as goal setting, conflict resolution and self control, and resistance skills), knowledge of harmful effects of the �gate-way� drugs (marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, inhalants) and peer pressure, and general social skills (getting along with others). In addition, youth participate in physical fitness activities, complete the President�s Physical Fitness Challenge (the same program conducted in the schools), and go on educational trips that emphasize DEFY goals and objectives with a hands-on experience.DEFY is a two-phased prevention program designed to deter �at-risk� behaviors by giving kids the tools they need to resist drugs and develop positive social skills. Phase I is a structured 5-day residential or 8-day non-residential camp environment conducted during the summer. During Phase I, you participate in classroom learning that covers self-management skills (such as goal setting, conflict resolution and self control, and resistance skills), knowledge of harmful effects of the �gate-way� drugs (marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, inhalants) and peer pressure, and general social skills (getting along with others). In addition, youth participate in physical fitness activities, complete the President�s Physical Fitness Challenge (the same program conducted in the schools), and go on educational trips that emphasize DEFY goals and objectives with a hands-on experience.

12. DEFY Enables Leadership & life skills for kids, ages 9-12 team-building conflict resolution goal-setting self-confidence Avoidance skills that deter �at-risk� behaviors: drugs, gangs, alcohol Parental involvement * DEFY builds leaders with the self-confidence to influence their peers with a positive message. * The average Navy site cost per participant is about $300. Pretty good bargain. * NADAP figures for adults involved in drug abuse. I am sure that similar costs would apply to youth: average cost of incarceration of a single inmate for one year is $40,000 Level I treatment costs about $2,500 per person Intensive inpatient/outpatient (Level II/III) $9,000 per person Average cost of aftercare for a single Sailor is about $10,000.* DEFY builds leaders with the self-confidence to influence their peers with a positive message. * The average Navy site cost per participant is about $300. Pretty good bargain. * NADAP figures for adults involved in drug abuse. I am sure that similar costs would apply to youth: average cost of incarceration of a single inmate for one year is $40,000 Level I treatment costs about $2,500 per person Intensive inpatient/outpatient (Level II/III) $9,000 per person Average cost of aftercare for a single Sailor is about $10,000.

13. History of DEFY 1993: SECNAV Drug Demand Reduction Task Force 2 pilot sites (NAS Pensacola/NAS Alameda) 1996: Department of Justice partnership 1999: Department of Air Force partnership 2002: Civilian Program Manager position created 2004: Civilian Operations Officer, Budget Technician created 2005: DEFY realigned with NPC under NADAP 2007: SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5355.3 * Original target youth were from the communities surrounding these bases, 47 youth 12 adults. Over the course of the next 2-3 years, DEFY grew to almost 20 sites. * We now have 55 sites � 2000 youth � 800 adults * In 1996, US Congress changed the wording in the Defense Appropriation Bill that prohibited the use of DEFY funding for outreach programming to civilian youth. To ensure the continued positive impacts DEFY had on the civilian community, the Navy partnered with the Department of Justice to provide DEFY to civilian youth through the Weed & Seed program. DOJ piloted DEFY at three sites: Atlanta, San Antonio, and New Orleans. * In 1999, the Department of the Air Force signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver DEFY to Air Force dependent youth. * Original target youth were from the communities surrounding these bases, 47 youth 12 adults. Over the course of the next 2-3 years, DEFY grew to almost 20 sites. * We now have 55 sites � 2000 youth � 800 adults * In 1996, US Congress changed the wording in the Defense Appropriation Bill that prohibited the use of DEFY funding for outreach programming to civilian youth. To ensure the continued positive impacts DEFY had on the civilian community, the Navy partnered with the Department of Justice to provide DEFY to civilian youth through the Weed & Seed program. DOJ piloted DEFY at three sites: Atlanta, San Antonio, and New Orleans. * In 1999, the Department of the Air Force signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver DEFY to Air Force dependent youth.

14. What DEFY Brings Program funding Curriculum and program materials Youth and staff clothing and equipment Structured, relevant staff training * DEFY provides all program funding to pay for meals, snacks, and drinks; admission to museums; educational trips; berthing for residential programs; graduation expenses; and administration and other miscellaneous program expenses. However, DEFY funding cannot be used to fund personnel positions to run DEFY. * DEFY provides each program site with the curriculum and other program management materials necessary to implement a DEFY program. Continual reviews ensure that documents and manuals are up-to-date. * DEFY provides all youth and adult clothing and safety items : backpack, baseball cap, water bottle, T-shirt, sweatshirt, binder, and craft pack. * The clothing and other safety items make it easier for staff to monitor and account for youth and provide a positive public relations experience for the DEFY youth and adults, as well as your command/community. * The DEFY Program Office is committed to ensuring that program staff are properly trained. Therefore, funds are also provided to fund travel and per diem for two DEFY staff members to attend the annual training Summit. * DEFY provides all program funding to pay for meals, snacks, and drinks; admission to museums; educational trips; berthing for residential programs; graduation expenses; and administration and other miscellaneous program expenses. However, DEFY funding cannot be used to fund personnel positions to run DEFY. * DEFY provides each program site with the curriculum and other program management materials necessary to implement a DEFY program. Continual reviews ensure that documents and manuals are up-to-date. * DEFY provides all youth and adult clothing and safety items : backpack, baseball cap, water bottle, T-shirt, sweatshirt, binder, and craft pack. * The clothing and other safety items make it easier for staff to monitor and account for youth and provide a positive public relations experience for the DEFY youth and adults, as well as your command/community. * The DEFY Program Office is committed to ensuring that program staff are properly trained. Therefore, funds are also provided to fund travel and per diem for two DEFY staff members to attend the annual training Summit.

15. CONUS DEFY 2010-11

16. OCONUS DEFY 2010-11

17. Typical Program Structure

18. Benefits of Volunteering Personal Development Interpersonal relationships Working with youth and other staff Mentor/Prot�g� Professional Development Management, logistics, administration, complex task completion, decision making Leadership Team building, team leading, coaching, evaluating * Sailor/Marine/Airman�s career roadmap contains goals, milestones, to advance and maximize his/her potential. Three of the DEFY activities (Personal Development, Professional Development, and Leadership) can be tied directly to experience and active participation in the DEFY Program. * Key components is relationships, primarily the relationship between mentor and youth. The volunteer (Sailor, Marine, etc.) acts as a mentor to a youth or youths participating in the program. In addition, staff mentoring is made available to help individual members grow. This interpersonal dynamic is clearly relevant to Personal Development. * DEFY is a unique opportunity for Sailors/Marines/Airmen to become involved in program management and administration they would otherwise not be able to experience. Volunteers participate in scheduling, handling logistical requirements of the program, multi-tasking with sometimes highly complex tasks involving many people, and decision making. These skills directly relate to professional development and military duties. * DEFY offers a valuable leadership opportunity at different levels. Volunteers may lead teams of youth or staff from teams of 20 to overall groups of 100. Staff engage and promote team building, leading and organizing teams, coaching other staff and youth, and evaluating processes and individuals.* Sailor/Marine/Airman�s career roadmap contains goals, milestones, to advance and maximize his/her potential. Three of the DEFY activities (Personal Development, Professional Development, and Leadership) can be tied directly to experience and active participation in the DEFY Program. * Key components is relationships, primarily the relationship between mentor and youth. The volunteer (Sailor, Marine, etc.) acts as a mentor to a youth or youths participating in the program. In addition, staff mentoring is made available to help individual members grow. This interpersonal dynamic is clearly relevant to Personal Development. * DEFY is a unique opportunity for Sailors/Marines/Airmen to become involved in program management and administration they would otherwise not be able to experience. Volunteers participate in scheduling, handling logistical requirements of the program, multi-tasking with sometimes highly complex tasks involving many people, and decision making. These skills directly relate to professional development and military duties. * DEFY offers a valuable leadership opportunity at different levels. Volunteers may lead teams of youth or staff from teams of 20 to overall groups of 100. Staff engage and promote team building, leading and organizing teams, coaching other staff and youth, and evaluating processes and individuals.

19. Command�s Roles and Responsibilities Implement DEFY IAW SECNAV, PMG & other requirements Provide active, visible support & commitment to the program Ensure fiscal support Ensure support of program volunteers Screen and approve volunteers for skills, qualifications, and suitability Groom new/replacement volunteers, especially those in key positions Ensure administrative requirements are met * There are some things that each command committed to implementing DEFY must do to ensure a successful program. * Active, committed leadership in support of DEFY is paramount to ensuring a successful program. * Each command must provide an adequate number of adult staff members to ensure the safety of DEFY youth and to enrich the experience youth receive. Adult staff can come from a variety of sources, not just personnel from one office. The greater the diversity of personnel, the better the obligation is spread over different areas within a command, and the better variety of experience and role models youth are exposed to. Enlisting the aid of personnel from particular areas within the command (for example, security, the galley, transportation, etc.) can also help ensure the easy availability of resources. * Commands must also provide oversight of the DEFY program. This ensures local accountability of funds, equipment and material, and safety of youth and adults. * Commands must also actively �groom� new personnel to leadership roles in the DEFY program. This helps develop leadership potential within individuals and helps promote the DEFY program as a whole, especially when personnel transfer. It is also a good way to ensure continuance of DEFY at your local command when personnel transfer.* There are some things that each command committed to implementing DEFY must do to ensure a successful program. * Active, committed leadership in support of DEFY is paramount to ensuring a successful program. * Each command must provide an adequate number of adult staff members to ensure the safety of DEFY youth and to enrich the experience youth receive. Adult staff can come from a variety of sources, not just personnel from one office. The greater the diversity of personnel, the better the obligation is spread over different areas within a command, and the better variety of experience and role models youth are exposed to. Enlisting the aid of personnel from particular areas within the command (for example, security, the galley, transportation, etc.) can also help ensure the easy availability of resources. * Commands must also provide oversight of the DEFY program. This ensures local accountability of funds, equipment and material, and safety of youth and adults. * Commands must also actively �groom� new personnel to leadership roles in the DEFY program. This helps develop leadership potential within individuals and helps promote the DEFY program as a whole, especially when personnel transfer. It is also a good way to ensure continuance of DEFY at your local command when personnel transfer.

20. Why is DEFY important? DEFY contributes to personal and family readiness. Family ties and bonds are strengthened. Youth gain new skills and knowledge that equip them to resist negative influences. Parents are engaged. The community gets back a better person. The command gets back a better Sailor. DEFY is the right thing to do for our Youth and families. * With the large number of responsibilities and programs that a command must operate, this is the �bottom line� question that command leadership faces: �Why is the DEFY program important to me?� * First, DEFY is 100% funded through the DEFY Program Office. No local funding is required. In addition, DEFY provides youth and adult mentor clothing and safety items, and also funds travel to the annual training conference. * Senior Navy & Marine Corps leadership enthusiastically supports the DEFY program and sees the readiness impact that DEFY has on the fleet. * DEFY meets many of the drug demand reduction strategies developed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy ONDCP � Classic rock music radio stations? * Most importantly, providing DEFY is the right thing to do for the dependents at your command. It strengthens the kids, strengthens the families, and makes for a ready fleet or command. * One of the unintentional benefits DEFY delivers are the adult volunteers. While these people may be away from their work centers for a limited amount of time, the education and experience they get while working with the youth far outweighs any minor inconvenience caused by their absence. These individuals come back with a better appreciation for youth and families, especially their own. Many adult volunteers have stated that the positive experience they received during DEFY has helped them with their own families and at work.* With the large number of responsibilities and programs that a command must operate, this is the �bottom line� question that command leadership faces: �Why is the DEFY program important to me?� * First, DEFY is 100% funded through the DEFY Program Office. No local funding is required. In addition, DEFY provides youth and adult mentor clothing and safety items, and also funds travel to the annual training conference. * Senior Navy & Marine Corps leadership enthusiastically supports the DEFY program and sees the readiness impact that DEFY has on the fleet. * DEFY meets many of the drug demand reduction strategies developed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy ONDCP � Classic rock music radio stations? * Most importantly, providing DEFY is the right thing to do for the dependents at your command. It strengthens the kids, strengthens the families, and makes for a ready fleet or command. * One of the unintentional benefits DEFY delivers are the adult volunteers. While these people may be away from their work centers for a limited amount of time, the education and experience they get while working with the youth far outweighs any minor inconvenience caused by their absence. These individuals come back with a better appreciation for youth and families, especially their own. Many adult volunteers have stated that the positive experience they received during DEFY has helped them with their own families and at work.

21. DEFY Points of Contact Mr. Timm Bentley, Program Manager timothy.f.bentley@navy.mil Mr. Dave Vanneste, Operations david.vanneste@navy.mil Ms. Sylvia Urbano, Management Assistant sylvia.urbano@navy.mil www.hq.navy.mil/defy Program Office: (901) 874-3300; DSN: 882-3300