Public ParticipationIn Narcotics Control

In Singapore

Overview

Singapore’s Anti-Drug Approach CNB’s Role in Preventive Drug

Education Public Participation Conclusion

Singapore’s Anti-Drug Approach

Holistic Anti-Drug Approach in Singapore

Treatment & Rehabilitation

Tough Laws & Enforcement

Preventive Education

Aftercare & Continued

Rehabilitation

Prisons DepartmentCentral Narcotics Bureau

Treatment & Rehabilitation

Tough Laws & Enforcement

Preventive Education

Aftercare & Continued

Rehabilitation

FEWER SUPPLY AND FEWER SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR DRUGSDEMAND FOR DRUGS

Singapore Corporation Of Rehabilitative Enterprises

CNB’s Role In Preventive Drug Education

NationalNationalCouncil Council

Against Drug Against Drug AbuseAbuse

Comprises prominent members of community

Advises the government & agencies on various anti-drug measures

Lead & Operationalise Strategy

CoordinatingCommittee

Chaired by Director CNB

Map strategies for a comprehensive national drug prevention programme

Promotion and co-ordination of prevention activities

Tough Laws & Enforcement

Preventive Education

Tough Laws & Enforcement

Preventive Education

Central Narcotics Bureau

Appointed as the lead agency for PDE in 1994

Organises and coordinates PDE activities

Members include representatives from:

Ministry of Education Singapore Police Force Singapore Anti-Narcotics

Association (SANA) Chinese Development

Assistance Council (CDAC)

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)

Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP)

Yayasan MENDAKI MUIS (Islamic Centre of

Singapore)

Co-ordinating Committee (COC)

Chairman: Director, CNB

2-pronged approach is more effective

Important to educate population

Strong focus on students

CNB’s Stand onPreventive Drug Education

Public ParticipationIn Preventive Drug Education

School-basedProgrammes

CampaignActivities & Events

Collaborations

Preventive Education Efforts

PDE programmes are actively organised and implemented for students

Close working relationship between MOE and CNB

Basic information on drug abuse incorporated into the school curriculum

Programmes Programmes targeted at school targeted at school

studentsstudents

School-based Programmes

• Assembly TalksAssembly Talks

• Sharing SessionsSharing Sessions

• School ExhibitionsSchool Exhibitions

• Talks for ParentsTalks for Parents

SchoolsSchool-based Programmes

CompetitionsDanceWorks!, Animation,Essay Writing & Art

Events/ActivitiesSportzamania, Parent-Kid Camp/ Workshop &

Anti-Drug Ambassador Scheme

School-based Programmes

Campaign Events

Campaign Events

Media Campaigns

Clubs Against Drugs

Community

Collaborations

Survival Camp

- by the Chinese Development

Assistance Council (CDAC)

Anti-Drug & Inhalant Abuse

Badge Scheme -by the Singapore Anti-Narcotics

Association (SANA)

Collaborations

Street Soccer Challenge

(with People’s Association)

Basketball Clinic

( with Singapore Polytechnic)

Anti-Addiction Workshop

( with Health Promotion Board)

Exhibition at Community Library

(with National Library Board)

• Continuous engagement of public

• Develop more innovative & effective programmes with the firm support from external agencies

• Foster and sustain a nation with zero-tolerance towards any form of drug abuse.

Conclusion

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