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DRUG PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME (DPSP) FOUNDATION

DRUG PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME (DPSP) FOUNDATION. DPSP FOUNDATION. Established in 2006 in the framework of a project aiming at developing a comprehensive, coherent programme for drug prevention for secondary schools in Bulgaria. Mission and Core Philosophy.

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DRUG PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME (DPSP) FOUNDATION

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  1. DRUG PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME (DPSP)FOUNDATION

  2. DPSP FOUNDATION Established in 2006 in the framework of a project aiming at developing a comprehensive, coherent programme for drug prevention for secondary schools in Bulgaria

  3. Mission and Core Philosophy 1. Support the establishment of favorable conditions for the well-being of young people. 2. The focus of DPSP activities falls on primary drug-prevention and prevention of risk behavior as an essential element of healthy lifestyle promotion 3. The following principles outline the core philosophy of the DPSP foundation: There are not only physical, but also psychological, social and other prerequisites and factors that determine human health. Therefore, we base our activities among young people on person-oriented and non-judgmental approaches; The active involvement of the target group is crucial. Drug-prevention activities are more efficient when designed in such a way as to stimulate the social and democratic functioning of young people; It is our priority to apply holistic approaches to drug-prevention encouraging the active participation of parents, teachers, professionals, media and local policy and decision-makers; In order to be effective, drug-prevention initiatives should be planned and implemented in a systematic and coherent manner and with a long-term vision; Following the national and the international trends and developments in the field, local specificities and socio-economic characteristics play a major role in effective health promotion.

  4. OBJECTIVES/AIMS • Designing and implementation of health promotion and primary drug-prevention activities and programmes at school and at municipal level; • Research and policy development; • Development of health promotion materials for students, teachers, parents, non-teaching school staff; • Establishment of support networks in the field of health promotion and drug prevention among young people; • Training of school staff on health promotion approaches and activities on school level; • Consultancy and support to local policy-makers and experts in the field

  5. ACTIVITIES • Community-based Programme for Drug Prevention in Schools • Training, Consultancy and Support

  6. Curricular school-basedhealth education programme Sample-model of extra-curricular activities School curriculum in Health Education School policy development Community programme for drug prevention establishment of support structures of experts on local level work with parents, bar-owners work with media, media campaigns Networking Awareness-raising of local communities Community-based Programme for Drug Prevention in Schools

  7. Training, Consultancy and Support - TOPICS • Types and approaches to drug-prevention among young people; • Trends and developments in the filed of drug-prevention; • Interactive teaching and learning methods and techniques; • The philosophy and the contents of the Program in Health Education; • Implementation and assessment of the Program on school level; • Organization and implementation of extra-curricular activities; • Cooperation with support structures on municipal level; • Work with local media

  8. PUBLICATIONS Kit of materials in Health Education • Manual for Teachers in Health Education • Lesson plans (from VIII to XII grade): • Worksheets (from VIII to XII grade) • Health Education Workbooks for Students (from VIII to XI grade) • Program Matrix Manual for the implementation of a community-based program for drug prevention and health-promotion among young people

  9. POSSIBLE AREAS FOR COOPERATION • Gathering of information and statistical data on drug situation in schools of capital cities in the Balkan region • Analysis of the national policies, strategies and legislation in the field of drug prevention • Public awareness raising campaigns • School policy development and promotion • Development of prevention programs and materials • Training of local experts • Establishment of regional network of experts and organisations working in the field of drug prevention

  10. CONTACT DETAILS • POBox 179 / 1407 Sofia • Bulgaria • Phone: +359 888 616 848 • Fax: +359 2 958 9995 • E-mail: office@drug-free-school.org • www.drug-free-school.org

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