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Programs and Services
CCPN's Prevention Services provide a multi-faceted approach to prevention. First, any contraband is found
and removed. Then children are taught skills proven to prevent self-defeating choices. Accurate drug prevention information
is provided in a variety of formats to support individuals, parents, and the community as a whole.
The Dogs
Against Drugs Program is both a detection program and a student support program. Therapeutically trained and nationally
certified detection canines promote the well being of students by keeping their schools gun and drug free. The program also
helps deter off-campus abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Most schools will benefit the most by combining the DAD detection
program with the Positive Alternatives education program.
The Positive Alternatives Drug Prevention Education
curriculum teaches more than "just say no" to students. It teaches drug resistance skills by directly addressing the factors
promoting drug abuse, such as peer pressure, poor self esteem, and personal safety. A small group classroom based format is
used.
The Challenge Program is a universal life-skills training program that teaches personal
and social skills. It also provides drug resistance and self-management skills through a curriculum-based support group format.
The Prevention Resource Center is located in Athens,Texas. It houses a wide variety of up-to-date,
no-cost prevention and educational materials such as brochures, booklets, books, activity materials and videos.
The
Children's Help Line is designed to give children an anonymous, non-threatening opportunity to vent their
fears and frustrations. The Help Line is manned during regular business hours -- there is always someone to listen.
The
Parent to Parent Program is designed to present information about local drug abuse trends, concerns,
and identification of signs and symptoms of such abuse. It is presented in a small group, "home party" format.
Community
Presentations are provided to civic groups, church groups, service clubs and youth organizations. A variety of pertinent
topics are available for a 15- to 60- minute presentation, and a drug dog demonstration is provided upon request.
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Please call us at (903) 677-3220
for a free consultation
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"Research and ... evaluations show that our programs prevent or reduce
drug abuse, violence, or disruptive behavior. "
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Children often feel that no one understands some of the issues they face....The main
focus of the Children's Help line is to let children know that there are adults available to help them.
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Evaluation of Programs and Services
Our programs and services are based on an assessment of data about the drug and violence problems in
the schools and communities we serve. The science-based curricula are based on the Prevention Principles of Effectiveness
and are directed by a Texas Certified Prevention Specialist.
Research and periodic evaluations show that our programs
prevent or reduce drug abuse, violence, or disruptive behavior. These evaluations are used to refine, improve,
and strengthen our programs. Assessment of each client's needs is performed prior to implementation of services and
again at the end of the program or school year.
Our educational programs have evaluation tools to be
used by classroom teachers, secondary students and administrators. Pre-and post-testing is also used to assess the level of
student learning.
Student attitudes toward the DAD dogs and CCPN representatives
are overwhelmingly positive. In addition, CCPN actively solicits client feedback in order to provide the best possible service
in meeting individual client needs. Because excellence is our goal, CCPN incorporates separate, formal school administrator
evaluation of both search and education services and student and teacher evaluations of individual classroom presentations.
The following is a sampling from year-end evaluations:
Prevention/Intervention Campus Inspection
Service Administrator Evaluations:
· 89% of administrators state that the Dogs Against Drugs program has reduced discipline problems;
· 91% - discouraged attitudes and behaviors associated with alcohol/drug use;
· 92% - promoted support among students
of chemical-free lifestyles; and
· 93% - increased a feeling of safety among faculty and students.
Prevention/Intervention
Education Service Administrator Evaluations:
· 93% of administrators state the Positive Alternatives Curriculum
has encouraged students to reach out for help;
· 98% - issues presented are relevant to students' needs and offers specific
alternatives for healthy self-growth;
· 99% - subject matter is both applicable and age appropriate;
· 99% - helps
students understand they are not alone in their problems; and
· 99% - promotes support among students of a drug-free lifestyle.
Prevention/Intervention Education Service Teacher Evaluations:
· 97% - of teachers gave Positive
Alternatives Curriculum presentations an overall rating of excellent or outstanding
· 92% - rated presentations of more
value compared to other available materials or programs.
The outcome evaluations from teachers is overwhelmingly positive, and
we receive many notes of thanks and appreciation. Overall, our impact on schools and the community continues to present
a very positive picture.
Prevention. Intervention. Education
Children's Crisis Prevention Network
7479 Hwy 19 South
PO Box 2464
Athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903)677-3220
Fax: (903)677-0710
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