| Are your consulting services free? |
| All services through the Office of Prevention Programs are free. |
| How do I obtain services? |
| If you are interested in counseling services, you can call the main number and speak to one of our administrative assistants, Cathy Walker of Jane Woolsey; they will direct you or the family to the appropriate family counselor. For other services, you can call the main number to be directed to the appropriate contact. |
| What do B.L.A.S.T. and B.A.S.S. stand for? |
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Building Lasting Attitudes and Strategies for Tomorrow and Broward Alliance for Student Success.
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| What is the most commonly used drug by our students? |
| The 2004 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS) is a collaborative effort between the Florida Departments of Health, Education, Children and Families, Juvenile Justice, and Governor's Office of Drug Control. FYSAS data indicates that alcohol is the most commonly used drug among all BCPS students, specifically, showing prevalence rates of 56.0% for lifetime and 30.3% for past 30-day use. Inhalant use was fifth with a usage rate of 7.8%. It appears from national studies that this may be grossly under reported due to many factors. |
| Do you have to wait 24 hours to report a child missing? |
| No, that is a myth. Early reporting is essential to bringing your child home safely. For more information, visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Web site. |
| How do I check the history on Microsoft's Internet Explorer to see where my kids have been going? |
| There are many ways to check, but follow this link to view the official Microsoft directions. It is suggested that you not only view where you children have been going on the internet, but also discuss it with them and incorporate it into daily conversations. There are many filtering softwares available like those that can be found at http://www.cybersitter.com. It is important to do your homework and find one that meets your individual family's needs. |
| My friends keep asking me to smoke pot and I don't want to. What can I do to keep my friends and still be cool? |
| Standing up for what you believe in is cool in itself, but for more ideas on what to do (refusal skills) see the following links: http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/advice_refusal_skills.asp & http://family.samhsa.gov/teach/refusal.aspx. |
| How do I explain the difference between medicine and illegal drugs to my child? |
| Tell kids to take medicine only when a trusted adult, such as a parent or doctor, gives it to them. Then you can explain that illegal drugs are things that can hurt your body or even kill you. For more information, visit: http://www.mcgruff.org/Grownups/drugs.htm. |
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