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 SchoolRockville, MDMD-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

REVIEW

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

Ideas?

Questions?