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Drug Demand Reduction For CLC

Learn about the Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) which promotes drug education, community involvement, and respect for individuals. Explore how squadrons can support DDR, identify coordinators, and participate in Wing activities.

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Drug Demand Reduction For CLC

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  1. Drug Demand Reduction For CLC

  2. What is the Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP)? • A Program that promotes and supports drug education, community involvement, and respect for individuals • Governed by CAP R 51-1, Drug Demand Reduction Program

  3. Objectives Define Drug Demand Reduction How can Squadrons can support DDR Identify DDR coordinator and Staff Discuss Wing DDR Activities Define which Squadrons can pursue opportunities to excel

  4. DDRP History • Program began in 1994 • Focused on Air Force Family • Strings attached • Structured on Three Year Strategic Plan

  5. CAP – DDR Vision Statement Civil Air Patrol will be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through the education and development of tomorrow’s leaders in voluntary community service for a drug-free world

  6. CAP - DDRP Mission Statement • The CAP DDR Program supports Squadrons, Groups, Wings, and Regions that: • Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and awareness • Encourages youth to remain in school • Promotes Civil Air Patrol as a positive outreach community service • Provides and encourages positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang violence

  7. DDR STAFF • National Chief Michael Jiru MJIRU@capnhq.gov • Region Director- • Wing Administrator-

  8. What is the Focus of DDRP? • The DDR Program is comprised of three areas: • Education and Training • School Program • Community Outreach

  9. Education and Training • Provide substance abuse information and classes • Support eligible units with training materials • Regional/Wing Conferences • Portable displays to share the message

  10. Community Outreach Activities • Be involved with base and local activities • Assist in selected community projects • Recommendations: • Red Ribbon Week Campaign • Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) • Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) • Military youth and teen programs • Family Community Centers • Community Health Fairs • Chaplain groups • Parent groups • Base-sponsored community activities

  11. CAP School Program • Fills the void after elementary school (DARE) • Start in 6th grade • Can continue in the program thru 12th grade • Participating schools located in: • AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MO, NC, NM, PA, SC, TX • Conducted during or after school • Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons

  12. WEB RESOURCES • Office of National Drug Control Policy www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov • Drugs in America- Lesions on CD www.mctft.com • Alcohol and Drug Information www.store.health.org • Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Freewww.alcoholfreechildren.org • National Institute on Drug Abusewww.drugabuse.gov • Parents – the anti drugwww.theantidrug.com

  13. DDR Strategic Goals • Goal 1: To establish and maintain an active and productive DDR Program • Goal 2: Establish and maintain drug demand reduction personnel throughout CAP • Goal 3: Increase awareness of substance abuse issues and its impact on the individual, community and the mission

  14. DDR Strategic Goals (cont) • Goal 4: Establish new and/or maintain the School Program in participating schools • Goal 5: Develop a financial plan consistent with the DDR vision and mission • Goal 6: Measure program effectiveness

  15. Drug Demand Reduction Opportunities to Excel • Funding from AF Surgeon General is available for eligible units • DDR NEXUS (connection) • What is this 80%/20% Cost Share? • Other funding Opportunities

  16. What DDRP is Not !

  17. Approved DDR Expenditures • Operational Costs for DDRA and DDRC (office supplies, mailing fees, travel to support subordinate units with DDR training) • Overhead projector • TV/VCR/DVD for video training • Drug prevention literature & visual aids • Artwork for table top display • Promotional items

  18. Non-Approved DDR Expenditures • Computers & associated equipment • Uniforms & uniform items • Region, Wing, State, Squadron flags • Personalized DDR promotional items • Food of any kind • Taxes of any kind • Honoraria • Encampment scholarships

  19. Non-Approved DDR Expenditures, cont. • Membership scholarships • Incentive flights • Reimbursement for rental of halls, rooms, etc. • Stipends for School Program Teachers • Color Guard/Honor Guard equipment

  20. How do you request this support? Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters Demand Reduction Program Mike Jiru, Chief J. Jan Hoffman, Asst.Chief Voice: (334) 953-4237 / 8562 FAX: (334) 953-8563 mjiru@cap.gov jhoffman@cap.gov

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