Transcript DDR Program Implementation

How to Plan & Execute
A Model Drug Demand
Reduction Program
DDR Program Overview
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Began in 1994 to support “The Air Force
Family” within 30 miles of an Air Force Facility
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Expanded to include entire CAP organization
with emphasis on the Cadet Program
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Funded by Air Force Surgeon General
DDR Program Overview
VISION
To be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through
education and development of tomorrow’s leaders in volunteer
community service for a drug-free world.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Program assists squadrons,
groups, wings, and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug free
attitude in CAP members, AF families, DoD civilians, and school age
children through a comprehensive program that:
• Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle.
• Encourages youth to remain in school.
• Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness.
• Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang
violence.
DDR Program Overview
Program Elements
Education
Training
Community
Outreach
DDR Program Implementation
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CAPR 51-1
Obtain support from leadership and members
Resources to support DDR Program
DDR Funding Process
Reporting Tools
Continuity Books
Program Goals and Objectives
Obtain Support
Set up meeting with wing/unit commander
 Explain the program and the benefits--“Close
the sale”
 Don’t stop there--sell it to the staff & members
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Develop Goals & Objectives
Developed jointly with the commander
 Supports the National/Region/Wing DDR
Program goals & objectives
 Quantifiable goals & objectives provide the
foundation for a successful DDR Program
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Select DDR Personnel
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Assist in selecting the following position:
- DDR Administrator (Wing Level)
- C/DDR Administrator (Wing Level)
- DDR Officer (Squadron or Group Level)
- C/DDR Officer (Squadron or Group Level)
Develop list of Contacts
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CAP Resources
 DDRC/DDRA
 Chaplain Services
 Members with drug enforcement backgrounds
External Resources
 Military DDR personnel
 Local/State/National Drug Coalitions
 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions
 Educational Institutions
 Youth Organizations
Develop/Select DDR Materials
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CAP DDR NHQ Website
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5344
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National/State/Local Anti-Drug Coalitions
Educational Institutions
Youth Organizations
Schedule Activities
A DDR Activity is defined as an event conducted by a
unit, wing, or individual that support the mission of the
DDR Program. This includes activities,
formal/informal discussions, or classes about a DDR
related topic. Guest speakers or even CAP members
who addresses DDR concerns, tours, demonstrations,
or events that are related to substance abuse education
and prevention is considered a DDR activity.
Internal Opportunities
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Unit Meetings
Wing Staff Meetings
CAC Meetings
Encampments/FTX
Wing/Region
Conferences or Schools
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DDR Weekend
Open Houses
Recruitment Drives
SAREXs
Cadet Competition
Unit Newsletters and
Websites
ANY PLACE MEMBERS GATHER
External Opportunities
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Schools
Youth Organizations
Military Bases/organizations
Air Shows
Town/City Board Meetings
Civic Organizations
Anti-Drug Coalitions
Retail Stores (WalMart/Grocery Store, etc)
Town Festivals
Sporting Events
ALMOST ANY PLACE THAT PEOPLE GATHER
Yearly Outreach Events
State Fairs
 Health Fairs
 County Fairs
 School Events
 CAP Encampments
 Aerospace Academies
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Wing Conference
 Cadet Competition
 Leadership Schools
 Parades
 Red Ribbon Week
 Local City/Town festivals
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Schedule & plan for them!
Add events to your calendar to manage DDR equipment like display
boards, Fatal Vision Goggles, DDR catalog orders. Track materials
ordered by the DDRAs and DDROs.
Formal Presentation Ideas
Lesson Plans/Presentation on NHQ Website
 Videos
 Guest Speakers
 Lots of information on internet to create
presentations
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Fun Activities
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DDR Bar and Grill
DDR Dance
DDR Weekend
DDR Fashion Show
Computer Games
Plays/Skits/Commercials/Video Games
Wing Wide Contest – poster/speech/essay
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Fatal Vision Goggles (ideas on next slide)
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Fatal Vision Goggles
Golf cart
 Hershey Kisses
 Remote Controlled Cars
 Twister/Dance Dance Revolution
 Bean Bag Toss/Horseshoes
 Obstacle course
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Inexpensive and Fun Ideas
for Large Events
Commercials/PSAs
 Candy Bags/Lollipops/Small Candy Bars
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(Sweetest Things in Life are Drug Free)
Posters
 Coloring Books
 Bookmarks
 Stickers
 Business size cards (20 Ways to Say No To Drugs)
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Develop a Budget
All units should have a DDR budget—support
strategic plan
 Eligible units can use funding from Air Force
Surgeon General
 Numerous grants (grants.gov) are available
 Coordinate local fundraisers
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Report Your Success
DDR Form 2 (After-Activity Report)
 DDR Newsletter
 CAP Online
 Wing/Region Newsletter
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After-Activity Reports
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Report should include the following details:
 Activity
 Date
 Location
 Number of CAP Cadets/Senior Members and
others attending the event
 Number of military families attending the event
 Type of DDR information disseminated
Inputs for Public Affairs and Unit Newsletters
Provides critical inputs for End-of-Year report &
continuity books
Continuity Books
Great tracking tool to ensure program structure
 Excellent resource for unit inspections
 Contains documentation of DDR Program
 Provides historical information
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Keys to a Model DDR Program
Obtain Copy of 51-1
Obtain Unit Support
Establish Goals and Objectives
Recruit DDR Personnel
Develop List of Contacts
Develop/select DDR materials
Schedule Activities
Develop Budget
Create a Continuity Book
Submit reports by Wing, Region or National as
required
There is a war on drugs!
In CAP, we have over
55,000 troops.
We need to get them armed!