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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.
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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 Presentationswww.cap.gov/visitors/members/drug_demand_ reduction • Free NIDA items www.nida.nih.gov • 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
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