Public Participation In Narcotics Control In Singapore

Overview Singapores Anti-Drug Approach CNBs Role in Preventive Drug Education Public Participation Conclusion

Singapores Anti-Drug Approach

Holistic Anti-Drug Approach in Singapore Treatment & Rehabilitation Tough Laws & Enforcement Preventive Education Aftercare & Continued Rehabilitation Prisons Department Central Narcotics Bureau Treatment & Rehabilitation Tough Laws & Enforcement Preventive Education Aftercare & Continued Rehabilitation FEWER SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR DRUGS Singapore Corporation Of Rehabilitative Enterprises

CNBs Role In Preventive Drug Education

National Council Against Drug Abuse Comprises prominent members of community Advises the government & agencies on various anti-drug measures Lead & Operationalise Strategy Coordinating Committee Chaired by Director CNB Map strategies for a comprehensive national drug prevention programme Promotion and co-ordination of prevention activities Tough Laws & Enforcement Preventive Education Tough Laws & Enforcement Preventive Education Central Narcotics Bureau Appointed as the lead agency for PDE in 1994 Organises and coordinates PDE activities

Members include representatives from: Ministry of Education Singapore Police Force Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) Yayasan MENDAKI MUIS (Islamic Centre of Singapore) Co-ordinating Committee (COC) Chairman: Director, CNB

2-pronged approach is more effective Important to educate population Strong focus on students CNBs Stand on Preventive Drug Education

Public Participation In Preventive Drug Education

School-based Programmes Campaign Activities & Events Collaborations Preventive Education Efforts

PDE programmes are actively organised and implemented for students Close working relationship between MOE and CNB Basic information on drug abuse incorporated into the school curriculum Programmes targeted at school students School-based Programmes

Assembly Talks Assembly Talks Sharing Sessions Sharing Sessions School Exhibitions School Exhibitions Talks for Parents Talks for Parents Schools School-based Programmes

Competitions DanceWorks!, Animation, Essay Writing & Art Events/Activities Sportzamania, Parent-Kid Camp/ Workshop & Anti-Drug Ambassador Scheme School-based Programmes

Campaign Events

Media Campaigns Clubs Against Drugs Community

Collaborations Survival Camp - by the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Anti-Drug & Inhalant Abuse Badge Scheme -by the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA)

Collaborations Street Soccer Challenge (with Peoples Association) Basketball Clinic ( with Singapore Polytechnic) Anti-Addiction Workshop ( with Health Promotion Board) Exhibition at Community Library (with National Library Board)

Continuous engagement of public Develop more innovative & effective programmes with the firm support from external agencies Foster and sustain a nation with zero- tolerance towards any form of drug abuse. Conclusion

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