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Signs of Drug Use
Drug Use Prevention Measures
Drug Related Links
Gang Involvement Prevention Measures
Bullying and Intimidation
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- Memory lapses and short attention span and difficulty in
concentrating.
- Dramatic change in appearance.
- Sleeping more than usual and at the regular times.
- Blood shot eyes.
- Dizzy spells.
- Persistent coughing.
- Possession of large amounts of money and expensive items.
- Possession of drug-related paraphernalia, such as pipes and
rolling papers.
- Sudden mood changes.
- Poor judgment.
- Irresponsible behavior.
- Odour of drugs or smell of incense or other cover-up scents.
- Low self-esteem and depression.
- Breaking family rules.
- Being dishonest and withdrawing from the family.
- Starting arguments and becoming hostile when discussing drugs.
- Noticeable drop in school grades.
- Repeated turning this infrequent absence of school.
- Discipline problems and decreasing interest in extracurricular
activities.
- Participating in other illegal activities.
- Associated with a different group of friends.
- Identifies the drug use sub-culture (eg. having drug-related
magazines, posters and slogans).
- Talking excessively about drugs.
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- Tell your children that you do not find drugs acceptable and
that they are illegal.
- Teacher children about drugs by utilizing "teachable moments"
(eg. through television news, TV dramas, books, newspapers, local
situations). Focus on one point at a time. Ask your child how he
your she would have reacted, and about what else might happen.
- Talk with your children to identify the safe alternative
activities, find help for problems, and provide information
concerning drug and alcohol use.
- Take a moment and think about what kind of message your sending
to your children concerning drug use. Your children will compare
your actions with your words.
- Ensure your children know you recognize and value their
special qualities and how important they are to you.
- Be tough on the problem and soft on personality. Arguing
about current friends rather than their actions can lead to
defensive or define reactions.
- Send a clear message to your children concerning the behavior
you expect; your trust in your children to live out to your hopes;
and the belief that your children, no right from wrong, and are
smart enough to choose to say no to drugs.
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- Using and protecting special clothes or emblems to signify
membership and to communicate their bank affiliation to others.
- Selecting special colors (eg. clothes) to identify their members.
- Analyzing buildings and public property by marking their
territory with special symbols.
- Wearing tattoos that identified nowhere or as a member of a
particular gang. The tattoo can include the gang's name,
initials or symbols.
- Using hand signals or "throw signs" to communicate gang
affiliations or to challenge rival gangs.
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- Tell you children that they need to recognize an obey family
rules. Set rules that are clear, fair, consistent, and
enforceable.
- Encourage her children to join a sports team, learn to play
a musical instrument, join a youth club or play with other
children who have developed positive interests and hobbies.
- Tell your children that you love them.
- Discussed with your children why gangs are not as attractive
is a may appear. Find out what if anything, your children fines
attractive about gangs. Try to ask questions and have a
conversation instead of lecturing.
- Talk to other parents poor community residents about problems
in the community. Form an action team to eliminate the community
of drugs and gangs (eg. find out if your child's school has gang
awareness classes).
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Bullies are concerned about themselves and not with the feelings
of others. Too many people think bullying is just part of growing
out. It is not that no one should be afraid!
- Bullies may be outgoing, aggressive, angry and mean on the
service. They get attention by harassing and intimidating
someone to feel powerful.
- Bullies often victimized a sane person over an over again
until they take a stand. If a bully wants your hat or jacket
or money -- given to them but reported immediately to apparent,
school teacher, counselor or police officer. If you do not take
a stand and reported, they will continue to pick on you.
- If you see someone being bullying, draw attention to the
situation without endangering yourself. Find it teacher, parents,
youth worker or someone to help you.
- Provide support for people who are being bullying. We must
encourage everyone who is being bully to take a stand or we're
just supporting what is happening to them.
- If you're being bullying, find a safe way to talk to the
person and tell them how you feel. If you are uncomfortable
find someone to help you approach in talk to them. You will
show the bully that you have the confidence to take a stand.
For more information about anti-bullying programs and resolutions,
see the section of this Website that discusses bullying.
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Crime and Violence Prevention Center of California
Is Youth Violence Just Another Fact of Life? An eye-opening article by the American Psychological Association.
Juvenile Justice Magazine: Juvenile Justice is an on-line, bi-monthly magazine serving juvenile justice professionals
in all 50 states involved in Youth Services, Human Services, Law Enforcement, Probation, Parole, Court Administration and Staff Training.
The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation: For more than two decades this family has been actively raising funds to help children to enrich and enhance the quality of life for both children and seniors, with special attention to special needs.
National Youth in Care Network: This site and organization advocates the philosophy of "youth helping youth." It's an excellent Canadian information resource.
National and Media Programs on Youth Violence (United States)
Prevent Violence
School and Youth Violence Prevention Program
SAVE: Students Against Violence Everywhere.
Stay Alert... Stay Safe! Founded in 1987, Stay Alert... Stay Safe! is Canada's most successful streetproofing program. Designed to appeal to children aged 7 to 11 years, the materials help children learn
to trust their instincts, sharpen their decision making skills, build their self-esteem and project themselves with confidence.
Teens, Crime, and the Community: an American National Program all about teens getting involved in crime prevention to make themselves safer and their communities stronger. Since 1985, TCC has helped young people in hundreds of schools, community centers, and juvenile justice facilities make a difference to themselves and others. Find out what you can do to help!
Youth Crime Watch of America
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