“Citizens Serving Communities” Today’s Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Program…Increasing Awareness in Our Communities Mike Simpkins, Program Manager

“Citizens Serving Communities” DDR Program Mission DDR Program Mission Civil Air Patrol DDR program assists regions, wings, groups, and squadrons to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP members, AF families, DoD civilians and school-age children through a comprehensive program.

“Citizens Serving Communities” DDR Program Structure  Program Elements: - Education and Training - School Enrichment Program - Community Outreach  Governed by CAPR 51-1  Funded by Air Force SG : $420K/$307.6 (73.2%, field) - 30 mile radius & DDR Nexus

“Citizens Serving Communities” Education and Training  Increases knowledge and awareness of drug abuse/use  Provide substance abuse information and classes  Support eligible units with training materials  Biennial Regional Conferences  Portable displays to share the message

“Citizens Serving Communities” School Enrichment Program School Enrichment Program  Focuses on drug-free life style while developing students’ potential  Fills the void after elementary school (DARE)  Starts in 1 st grade and can continue thru 12 th grade  Conducted during or after school  Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons

“Citizens Serving Communities” School Enrichment Program Unit Locations 801, , 806, 807, 808, 809, 815, 817, 818, 820, , 802, 806, , 801, 803, 805, 160, 802, 803, 804, 805, 807 CAP SP Units 68 Programs 14 Wings 1666 Cadets 304 Sr Mbrs A/O 31 Jul 2007 NON “800” Units 1 Program 1 Wings 8 Cadets 7 Sr Mbrs A/O 31 Jul , 802, 803, 805, 811, 813, 814, 816, 821 DC 801, , 806, , 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827, 828,829,830, , 808

“Citizens Serving Communities” Community Outreach  Partners cadets with base and local activities to support anti-drug activities  Assist in selected community projects: Red Ribbon Week Campaign Red Ribbon Week Campaign Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Military youth and teen programs Military youth and teen programs Family Community Centers Family Community Centers Community Health Fairs Community Health Fairs Base-sponsored community activities Base-sponsored community activities

“Citizens Serving Communities” AF Surgeon General  Supports President’s National Drug Control Strategy Drug Control Strategy  Sole AF Demand Reduction Program for AF families Program for AF families  Approved adding Assistant Program Manager position to support program growth  Maintained/increased program funding during fiscally constrained environment

“Citizens Serving Communities” Civil Air Patrol  Fosters drug free environment & enables higher protective factors higher protective factors  Supports FY 07 Business Plan’s long-term objectives Plan’s long-term objectives 1, 2, and 4 1, 2, and 4  Aids recruiting and retention

“Citizens Serving Communities” DDR Program Initiatives  Validate new budget/funding process  Update End-of-Year Report metrics  Increase 30-mile radius (ongoing)  Implement DDR Specialty Track (approved by NB)  Enhance educational elements

“Citizens Serving Communities” DDR Program Initiatives  Conduct “Communities That Care” Survey (in progress)  Develop a CAP specific survey with AUM (no cost)  Launch DDR Newsletter (magnet mail)  Conduct biannual strategy sessions with CAP Director of DDR & DDRCs

“Citizens Serving Communities” Region/Wing/Squadron Support  Appoint DDR coordinators & administrators to fill vacancies  Support DDR program events and activities  Encourage timely submission of End-of- Year Reports

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