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PARTNERSHIP
COMMITTEES
Prevention
and Education
This committee provides
input regarding programs, services, and materials aimed at deterring
individuals from using and / or abusing alcohol and other illegal
drugs. It gathers and shares information regarding skill-building
programs, community or professional mobilization, and social and
environmental change programs for both youth and adults. 2010 grants have been awarded to the following
schools to participate in
October's Red Ribbon awareness activities: Handley, Indian Trail,
Crichfield, and Wanatah elementary schools, and Kesling Middle
School.
JUSTICE
The Justice Committee is
concerned with the legality and consequences of substance abuse and
examines law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts. The committee
tracks court disposition of drug and alcohol-related matters,
encourages the development of neighborhood watch programs, DWI
patrolling, and education and proactive community policing. The
committee recognizes the top OWI officers in the county at the May Drug
Free Partnership meeting.
INTERVENTION
AND
TREATMENT
This committee’s efforts
center on the services for citizens who are in recovery from problems
associated with addiction and substance abuse. It works to
further develop services which deal with interventions, referral, and
assessment, as well as aftercare and continuum of treatment.
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YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
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The Drug Free Partnership
is collaborating with Leadership LaPorte County and Youth Service
Bureau to provide education and outreach to area students. Through the
middle school leadership sessions, students will learn about the
dangers of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and go back to their schools
to educate as informed advocates. Students also will help to plan
countywide drug, alcohol and tobacco-free activities. To become
involved, contact Leadership at 325-8223.
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THE RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN
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Red Ribbon is
an annual countywide effort each October to heighten community
awareness and increase education. The Partnership encourages
businesses, churches, government, and all county residents to
participate and to especially support our children and youth in
increasing awareness and striving to reduce alcohol and drug abuse in
LaPorte County. Small grants are awarded to fund a variety of
activities, including essay and art contests, rallies, and other
activities designed for and by our children and teens.
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GRANT
FUNDING
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Funding is
obtained through court-imposed fines from convicted alcohol and
drug-related offenders. By state law it is placed into the Community
Drug Free Fund. 75% of these funds are annually awarded through a
grant process to community organizations and individuals involved in
designing and implementing projects and services addressing the actions
recommended in the County Plan.
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