Save Our Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program Toolkit

In his FY 2010 budget request, President Obama recommended zeroing out the State Grants portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program. With a sustained nationwide grassroots advocacy effort, we may be able to prevent Congress from implementing President Obama’s recommendation, and in the process, save our students from ever becoming involved in drug use or participating in violent activities.

This toolkit is designed with that purpose in mind. In it, you will find a number of grassroots advocacy tools:

• Get Involved! Tips For How You Can Help Ensure the SDFSC Program is NOT Eliminated 
• What Is the SDFSC Program and How Does It Benefit Youth in My State? Read More
• The State Grants Portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program Must Be Maintained Full Article
• Eliminating the State Grants Portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program Is NOT a Sound Proposal Full Article
• Why Should I Care About School Based Prevention? Drug Use Is On the Decline, Right? Read More
• Is the Stage Set for an Increase in Youth Drug Use? Full Article
• The Forgotten Link: Drug and Alcohol Use and Academic Achievement
• The Inextricable Link: The Relationship Between Alcohol, Drug Use and Violence Among Students 
• FY 2010 Appropriations Request Justification for the SDFSC program
• Sample Op-eds That Can Be Tailored With Local Data for Local Newspapers Full Article
            - Prevent Now or Pay Later 
            - The goal of safe, drug free schools gets caught in a measurement trap
• Tips on Placing a Commentary or Op-Ed Read More
• Sample Letter to the President That Can Be Personalized With Local Data