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The Office of Prevention Programs believes that anyone can make a difference in a student’s life.  For this reason we work to provide as many resources as possible to make informed decisions about ways that you can effectively intervene.  Although it is impossible to collect all the resources available, OPP strives to keep up with the latest in research and resources, and make some of our favorites available on our website as a jumping off point.

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Resources and Links

Please Note: A program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County and does not necessarily reflect its views.  Please contact the program developers directly for the most current information.

The Anti-Drug Teacher’s Guide website

Broward County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, (954) 831-1580

CDC School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence. Students have the right to learn in a safe and protective school environment. These guidelines were designed to help education agencies and schools promote safety and make schools safe places for students to learn.

CADCA: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, 1-800-54-CADCA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 1-877-726-4727

D.F.Y.I.T. (Drug Free Youth In Town), 1-305-971-0607

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

First Call for Help, 211 Broward – “Help is Just a Phone Call Away!” A 24-hour, free, confidential telephone Helpline for crisis/suicide counseling, empathetic listening and community information and referrals for health and human services resources in Broward County. Just Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211 or access the directory online

Florida Department of Education

Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT): The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) can help school districts, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and CDC’s Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula. The HECAT results can help schools select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education. The HECAT can be customized to meet local community needs and conform to the curriculum requirements of the state or school district.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving ,1-877-GET-MADD

National Institute of Mental Health, 1-301-496-4000

National Resource Center for Safe Schools, The Safety Zone

NIDA for Teens: Facts on Drugs, 1-877-NIDA-NIH

Parent Info from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

Registries of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors: Various federal agencies have identified youth-related programs that they consider worthy of recommendation based on expert opinion or a review of design and research evidence. These programs focus on different health topics, risk behaviors, and settings including violence.

SAMHSA, National Mental Health Information Center

School Health Index: The School Health Index can help schools implement school health guidelines and related strategies. This self-assessment and planning tool enables schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of health promotion policies and programs (including violence prevention) and assists schools in developing an action plan for improving the school environment.

School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS): The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is a national survey periodically conducted to assess school health policies and practices at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. SHPPS was most recently conducted in 2006. SHPPS also was conducted in 2000 and 1994; the next SHPPS is planned for 2012. State level summaries are available on-line (the Healthy and Safe Environment and the Mental Health and Social Services sections are probably the most relevant) and as a state report card, here is the link for Florida

SERAPH Problem Solving Company, School Safety in America

Student Support Services Project

Starting Place, (954) 925-2225

Students Against Destructive Decisions, 1-877-SADD-INC

The Switchboard of Miami, (305) 358-HELP (4357)

Teach your Child Refusal Skills

Tobacco Free Kids 1-202-296-5469

Too Good for DrugsTM K-8 is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use among students. 1-800-750-0986

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS): YRBSS monitors priority health-risk behaviors among youth in grades 9-12 in public and private schools through the United States.  OPP facilitates the administration of the YRBS every year, please go to OPP YRBS to find out more.