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CADCA

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) 
https://www.cadca.org
CADCA is the premier membership organization representing those working to make their communities safe, healthy, and drug-free. CADCA has members in every U.S. state and territory and is working in 18 countries around the world. Special programs within CADCA are supporting returning veterans and their families and training youth leaders to be effective agents of change –all through the coalition model. Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that when all sectors of a community come together —social change happens. 

 

DEA Educational Foundation

DEA Educational Foundation 
https://deaef.org
Established in 2001, the DEA Educational Foundation educates the American public on the various costs and consequences of drugs on society through support of the educational programs and exhibits of the DEA Museum and the operation of DEA Youth Dance Program in more than 30 cities around the country. 

 

Elks Drug Awareness Program

 

 

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks
https://www.elks.org/dap 
The Elks National Drug Awareness Program, established in 1982, is the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. The Elks are committed to eliminating the use and abuse of illegal drugs by all members of society and believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment. The Elks possess a dedicated army of volunteers who freely give their time and talents to what they describe as “a most noble cause.” 

 

Boys & Girls Club of America

Boys & Girls Clubs 
https://www.bgca.org 
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. A Boys & Girls Club provides: a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Their community-based Delinquency and Gang Prevention/Intervention Initiative targets young people ages 6 to 18 that are at high risk for involvement or are already involved with delinquency and gangs. These youth and teens are directed to positive alternatives and learn about violence prevention. 

 

Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts of America 
https://www.scouting.org; https://www.girlscouts.org 

  • Boy Scouts -- One of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. Drugs: A Deadly Game! is the drug abuse prevention awareness program of the Boy Scouts of America. It is a drug education experience designed to stimulate discussion in small groups and classroom settings and to get children talking—and learning—about the dangers of drug use and abuse. 
     
  • Girl Scouts of America

    Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts sees itself as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. With programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. 

     

     

     

Partnership to End Addiction

Partnership to End Addiction
https://www.drugfree.org 
Founded in 1987 as an anti-drug advertising campaign and formerly known as the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing teen substance abuse and helping families impacted by addiction. The Partnership to End Addiction translates the science of teen drug use and addiction for families, providing parents with direct support to prevent and cope with teen drug and alcohol abuse. On their website, families can find the information they need to understand the ever-changing drug landscape, which now includes abuse of prescription drugs. In addition to support and resources for parents, Partnership reaches youth directly through teen-targeted efforts. 

 

Young Marines

Young Marines (YM)
https://www.youngmarines.com 
The Young Marines (YM) program is a youth education and service program for boys and girls ages 8 through completion of high school. It promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on building character, developing leadership, and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. This is a national program with 300 units throughout the United States.

 

 

Lions Club International Foundation

Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF)
https://www.lcif.org/ 
LCIF works to support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners including DEA in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants. They are a DEA partner in the DEA 360 strategy, the Red Ribbon Campaign, National Take Back Days, Operation Prevention, and many other DEA initiatives.

 

 

The Milken Institute

The Milken Institute
https://milkeninstitute.org/centers/center-for-public-health
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. We catalyze practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. The Milken Institute Center for Public Health is proud to partner with DEA as part of the Operation Engage Employer Outreach work. These efforts, taking part in regions across the country, are designed to raise awareness about local drug threats impacting communities in which employers operate, and to provide organizations with drug misuse prevention resources that can be shared with their employees.

 

National Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc.

National Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc. 
https://www.nationalpal.org/
The National Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc., (PAL) is a youth mentoring organization that uses civic, educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between law enforcement and youth. PAL emphasizes that life is about making choices and it is important to build this foundation at an early age. Using role model reinforcement, PAL -- under the supervision and positive influence of law enforcement -- guides youth down a path of making “good choices.” Annually, PAL serves more than 1.5 million youth, ages 5-18, with more than 300 member Chapters world-wide.

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