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School, law artnerships

Many educators and law enforcement professionals across Most of the natton's attorneys general have shown, by the nation have joined together in the fight for drug-free their personal comments published in the Symposium Edi­ schools. It is a partnership that is making a difference for tion of School Safety, that they share the President's vision America's schoolchildren, and these efforts deserve our in the Center's mandate. They recognize the importance of recognition and support. focusing joint attention on developing cooperative solutions Too often in our schools, teaching and learning are dis­ to these serious problems. Each state attorney general and rupted by drug traffic and abuse and the associated prob­ superintendent of public instruction can encourage further lems of truancy, vandalism, and gang activity. For years, partnerships between local prosecutors and superintendents, individual school and law enforcement officials have been and more coordinated and productive state-wide networks attempting to address these problems. A few of these singu­ can be created. lar efforts have become inspiring success stories, and the In our schools sit thousands of potential doctors, lawyers, hard work and courage of these dedicated individuals should builders, astronauts, teachers and law enforcers. These chil­ be applauded. dren are America's future, and they must have the opportu­ Success in most schools, however, hinges on the coopera­ nity to learn and achieve without being deprived of their tion and ready exchange of information between school offi­ valuable educations. I look forward to aU of us working cials and the law enforcement community, Recognizing the together to meet this challenge. importance of this partnership, President Reagan directed the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education to create Verne Speirs, Administrator the National School Safety Center in 1984. Underlying the Office of Juvenile Justice Center's operation is the belief that excellence in education and Delinquency Prevention cannot be achieved if the learning process is disrupted by the reality of - or even the threat of - school crime, includ­ ing drug traffic and abuse.

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School Safety; Winter 1987 2 Symposium Edition lorl3 .5 NSSC INTERVIEWS

Top state law enforcement officers discuss their current strategies and long-term solutions to making America's ,; schools drug-free .

. ._-"., Attorneys GeneralI say 'No to drugs'

Strategies to banish illicit drugs from state boundaries." must provide an environment where America's schools - some innovative The state officials' suggestions for drugs are not needed for entertain­ and some traditional - were proposed fighting drugs within state boundaries ment or escape." Jim Mattox, Attor­ by top state law enforcement officials show concern and creativity. Their pro­ ney General, Texas. responding to a recent survey by School posals include the following: Complete responses by the state Safety, Newsjournal of the National '" "Project KIDS is a public informa­ attorneys general follow: School Safety Center (NSSC). tion program to urge students to con­ The NSSC survey was conducted to tact our toll-free drug hotline if they ALABAMA - To combat drugs, we identify effective school drug prevention know of anyone selling drugs in their concentrate law 0nforcement efforts on programs and promote their exchange neighborhoods and in their schools." drug importers, who are attracted to among state law enforcement officials. Anthony 1. Celebrezze, Jr., Attorney Alabama because of its coastline, and Thirtycnine state attorneys general General, Ohio. on pushers. Drug offenses occurring on replied, describing their anti-drug II "Our peacetime military forces campuses are treated as any other vio­ programs and suggesting what they should be patrolling America's lations. In addition, a growing effort is thought might be the ultimate solution borders, shutting off the supply of being made to educate young people to to make America's schools drug-free. drugs from other countries." Charles the physical and mental dangers of drug Their comments about drugs on cam­ M. Oberly, Attorney General, Dela­ abuse. pus echoed concerns expressed by the ware. The most effective approach for deal­ public in the 1986 Gallup poll on '" We must "tell dope pushers, in ing with illegal drugs is a two-pronged education. For the first time in the the only language they understand, attack: energetic law enforcement, I8-year history of the poll, the public that our children are off limits. I backed up with severe sentences that identified drugs as the biggest problem recently proposed drug fighting legis­ make the cost of doing business un­ facing the nation's schools. lation that . . . would double all profitable for drug' dealers, and a con­ Often, proposals by the attorneys existing maximum penalties for drug tinuing education program beginning in general matched those in the president's offenses." Leroy Zimmerman, Attor­ the earliest grades. anti-drug campaign. President Ronald ney General, Pennsylvania. Charles Graddick, Attorney General Reagan's six-point program includes a II "Children learn from what they see, drug-free schools provision that recom­ and movies, television and other ARKANSAS - As in many other states, mends expansion of drug education and child-oriented media need to ... Arkansas is combatting substance abuse tougher enforcement of laws prohibiting represent drug abuse not only as among young people on a variety of distribution of drugs in or near schools. illegal but also as damaging to both fronts. Not only do we sponsor tradi­ Many concur with U.S. Attorney the individual and society." Charlie tional drug education programs which General Edwin Meese, who describes Brown, Attorney General, West Vir­ focus on the health effects of substance the federal war on illicit drugs as his ginia. abuse, but we also endeavor to teach department's "number one priority . . . II ''As long as there is a demand, there students the legal and social conse­ particularly as the problem transcends always will be a supplier. Society quences of drug use. On some cam-

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NAnONAL SCHOOL a:. S. .~.~~AFETY. ~. ~ P~pperdine University's Natfp~al ~cQooi)safefY Center is ; AS"CHJH!HTlONS . apatinership of the .U.S. Deeartment .of JUstiCtl and V.S. pepartmenl. of Educalion •. l'lSsc's goa!). in 'promute .school safety, htipmve ~1$cipHne, .inc~se attendan~~t Toward dlUg::,.free schools . 1 :~nd suppress :drug .~mffic 8n

~ Glen Scrimger, FieldServIc., Director Stuart GreeQbauin, C9mmunicatiorts Dr~ctor Drug traffic and abuse is a multibillion dollar business throughout the United ~, Dnnn!l'£lontz,Gcneml Coimsel J.ml'S~ E.<;ampbell, Bus'ness Manager States driven by the economic laws of supply and demand. The attorney general of Pepperdine University NS$C Steering Council: Oregon, for example, describes marijuana as the state's number one agricultural DavId DavenPon, President, Chair; William B: Adrian, cash crop. And almost 70 percent of all reported California crime is drug and El'icudve Vice President, Vice Chair; 'Michael F. Adrl!lis. Vic"Presidei1t,~ University Affairs; J. Edward alcohol related, claims that state's attorney general. Law enforcement is not alone Mantfrell, AssislllntVice Pr~ident. Acade(l1ic AtT~irs; in feeling the impact of the drug problem. U.S. Secretary of Education William R"mild KPhillips. Dean. School of llIw: WilHam B. Phillips, Vice P,resident,' ACademic AtThks;Charles B: Bennett describes drug abuse as the most serious education problem today. And for Runnels;.Chllnccllor; Ronald, D. Stephens, NSSC Ex.,;u­ the first time in its 18 year history, the Gallup Poll on education listed drug abuse tive Di .... !?r; ,Nick Stinneu. Dean. Gradoate School of Education and p~ychology;, John G, W.itson, VicePresi­ as the public's top concern. It is clear that drug traffic and abuse are critical state dent. Student AITairs; and' James R. Will,\um.. VIce PreS;­ and national problems. deitt:'nnd,Dean,.Scho~l of Bu.siness and !'-1anagement. Prevention and remediation of drug abuse problems require effective supply side and demand side strategies. Tougher laws and stricter enforcement against produc­ ~ ~~" ~\i' tion, transportation and distribution will help eliminate the supply. However, legis­ School Safety lation and enforcement alone, while significant, are not the entir~ answer. Enhanced nationwide efforts to educate students, parents, and community leaders Seliaal Sa!et)' is published by th9' National School Safety Centet to commu.nicafe current trendIi arid effective pro­ about the legal, social, physical and moral consequences of drug use will help gram. in sthool.safetYIQ edu!'3ton;,. law .enfolCers, law, reduce demand. A focus on self-esteem and positive peer pressure is critical. .vers., judges, government offici~ls, pusineSs I~de~. the media and the public, Publication dates are September Beyond this, it is vital for public officials and leaders to be positive role models. (Hill issue), January (Winler issue) and May (Spring More is taught by example than by any other method. isruc). Often it takes a crisis to unite otherwise independent groups. The drug abuse ,~onald D. Stephe~s; )!xecutivc Eilhor problem in our society, particularly in our nation's schools, is such a crisis. Edu­ Stuart Greenbaum, ~itorlArt D;tcrJor ~. judy R~nfeld, .A~wciate Editor . cators, law enforcers and community leaders are gathering together in unprece­ Monica Winegar, Compositor dented numbers and style to deal with drug abuse - a problem which has no A~icles in this publication maY bereprinied, - excluding defined boundaries and no one group accountable for its suppression. indilli~ualJy copyrighted ITlalerial - with credit to Scllool State attorneys general, the 50 chief law enforcement offi~ers around the country, SafelY.· NSSC and. copy pf.repJinlS (0 NSSC.. School Sa/ety encourages tile sUb(l1ission or original articles, are joining their counterparts in education to rid drug abuse and trafficking from artWQr~. bq<)k revieWs and letters to the edilor and will our schools. The National School Safety Center interviewed most of the state's review nnd consi!!e, each ~item for publication. "top cops" to learn what drug prevention programs they have instituted. The inter­ ~orrespllndence for schoolSofiity and the National views also provided respondents with an opportunity to offer their "ultimate solu­ ·,Scitoell'Safefy Center,should be'~ddressedto: National Sch091 So(etY Ceriter, 16830 Venturn Blvd., Suite 20(l. tions" to making schools drug-free. ,Encino. CA 91436, telephone liI81377'620(l. These interviews were conducted in late 1986, before recent elections brought in Prepared under .Grant 'NI,>. S:r-MucCX.:ooG3 from the several new officials. The objective of this publication is, however, to express ideas Office of Joyeolle JlIslfte~and DeIlnqucno/ Preveotion. and programs rather than to promote individuals. OffiCe or rUstic~ Pi't>gniITl" u.s. ,Pepart(l1ent of MtiCe. l>tiints .of Ylew !>r opinions in ,thi~ dpctlmllritare lhose bf NSSC is a national clearinghouse for school safety issues. The Winter 1987 the: aulltQr.~,and do',nolneccssarily represent the. oflicial Symposium Edition of School Safety provides the opportunity for readers to posilion :o~ poliCies orthe 'itS; Department or JusIicl1. U.S. Deparimen~t of Educnl;!>" otPeppenline .Univetslty. compare ideas, integrate those that fit their needs into their own jurisdictions, and develop networks with top officials and local practitioners in states grappling with Copyright 1?P ~NationaJ SchooIS"fet)' Center. similar problems. It is our hope that you will find their comments informative, challenging and About Ihe cover; . ~This sillt.ue in front of the Philadelphia Police Adlllinis' useful as you develop strategies and plans to make 1987 the year we establish tmti~on llullding exempJifir1i the JlOsitiYe reilltionship drug-free schools for our nation's most valuable resource: its children. needed between law enfoicen; and youth •.1'hotogmph by 'tJtcg Lanier.

Ronald D. Stephens I Executive Editor

School Safety, Winter 1987 3 Symposium Edition · ,"'. . . ¥ • ~ .' ~ • " ... ~ x puses, drug counseling and rehabilita­ alcohol abuse among California students tion centers have been established. in grades 7, 9 and 11. This study re­ Tougher administrative penalties also vealed a marked increase in alcohol and face students found repeatedly in drug use by students between the possession of drugs on campus. seventh and ninth grades and wide­ Beyond these efforts, we as a nation spread use by eleventh grade students. need to broaden our approach to com­ In 1986 Superintendent Honig and I batting drugs. We must foster increased challenged California's 1,033 school peer pressure among students· to bring districts, 355 police and 58 sheriffs' about an end to drug use at school and departments to juin forces to design in homes of those whose parents are local programs which make their substance abusers. We must begin to schools safe havens from drug abuse. educate students about drugs in the School boards, police chiefs, sheriffs, early elementary grades, and not wait city councils and county boards of until junior high school, where statistics supervisors were asked to support this indicate drug experimentation usually effort with model resolutions. begins. Finally, we must work hard to The ultimate solution to make Amer­ take the glamour and profit out of drug ica's schools drug-free is to eliminate Steve Clark use. Until these efforts are second the demand. Our young people must "We must begin to edu­ nature, we cannot significantly reduce realize that alcohol and other drug use the use and abuse of illegal drugs. is a wasteful, destructive and, ulti­ cate students about drugs Steve Clark, Attomey GeneraL mately, deadly habit. We must raise a in the early elementary generation of kids who can resist peer grades, and not wait untll CALIFORNIA - As California's pressure and say "no." This means junior high school, where attorney general, I have made drug implementation of clearly defined statistics indicate drug abuse prevention for youth and schools school policies on drug and alcohol use experimentation usually a major priority. In 1983 state Super­ on campus, a K-12 drug and alcohol intendent of Public Instruction Bill abuse prevention curriculum, teacher begins," Honig and I formed the School/Law training, parental involvement, youth­ Enforcement Partnership program to initiated activities, and partnerships improve school attendance and envi­ with local law enforcement and other ronment by reducing drug and alcohol community agencies. abuse, truancy, violence and vandalism. John lim de [(amp, Attorney GeneraL This partnership, which brings together educators and law enforcers to address CONNECTICUT - All public officials problems of mutual concern, has must act as examples for young people, achieved many things. actively reaching out to children and Since 1983 the School/Law Enforce­ teen-agers, helping them understand ment Partnership Cadre has trained drug abuse is personally, socially and more than 100 educators and law en­ legally unacceptable. Recently Connecti­ forcers to help local schools and law cut Governor William O'Neill appointed enforcement agencies establish safe an Action Committee on Drug Educa­ school programs, including efforts to tion, on which I serve, to examine drug prevent drug and alcohol abuse. This education and abuse prevention in partnership currently serves about public schools, colleges and the work­ 14,000 annually. place. The committee will consider The Interagency School Safety mandatory drug testing in schools and Demonstration Act of 1985 established at work, drug education and increased John Van de Kamp 30 model school/law enforcement part­ penalties for drug pushers. "We must raise a gen­ nership programs, including 18 with Serving with me on this committee drug and alcohol abuse prevention are a number of people from the private eration of kids who can components. Also in 1985, I commis­ and public sector with experience in resist peer pressure and sioned a statewide survey of drug and combatting drug abuse, including the say 'no,'"

School Safety, Winter 1987 5 Symposium Edition • GEORGIA - In Georgia all levels of drafting a statewide drug education cur­ government are striving to curtail both riculum which should be in the schools the flow and abuse of illicit drugs, in by fall, 1987. particular in our schools. For example, Eliminating the drug problem will the Georgia Bureau of Investigation take a nationwide educational effort and (GBI) has local violator squads which firm national leadership and commit­ conduct undercover drug investigations ment. Importing illegal drugs is an on school campuses with the goal of international problem that cannot be identifying and apprehending individ­ eliminated by diffuse, independent state uals providing drugs to students. Addi­ Michael J. Bowers and local efforts. What's needed is tionally, the GBI provides educational "Our ultimate goal in a serious federal commitment of re­ programs on drug abuse to local law all our efforts must be to sources, both of money and manpower. enforcement officials who in turn make change the attitude so Our peacetime military forces should be presentations to local schools. patrolling America's borders, shutting Practically, there is no single ideal prevalent in society that off the supply of drugs from other solution at this time for making schools some use of illicit drugs countries. If we can spend billions on drug-free. We must continue to work on is socially acceptable." building a space shuttle, we can commit a broad front to combat the menace.

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Our ultimate goal in all our efforts are substantially altered. Until parents must be to change the attitude so preva­ and the community take a firm stance lent in society that some use of illicit against drug abuse, drug abuse in our drugs is socially acceptable. schools will remain. Parents, as well as Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General their children, must be educated about the physical, emotional and other HAWAII - Hawaii, in cooperation with debilitating effects of drug abuse. various federal, state and county agen­ Corinne T#ltanabe, Attorney General cies, is attacking the drug abuse prob­ lem by aggressive law enforcement and IDAHO - Idaho is working through the broad-scale education and prevention State Education Department to educate efforts. The Department of Education youngsters about the dangers posed by has established a comprehensive pro­ drugs - both the medical and the legal gram aimed at preventing drug use, and problems drug abuse causes. We need drug education is compulsory for public to step up this kind of effort in every school students in first, third and sixth state. It's especially important to have grades, as well as those in grades 7 students learn from their peers, par­ through 12. ticularly from young people who have Several pilot courses have been initi­ been involved with drugs and who can ated for the 1986-87 school year, in­ tell them, "I've been there, and this cluding Project Quest, sponsored by the is what happened to me." This kind of Jim Jones Lions Club for grades 7 and 8, which instruction is far more effective than I lIn America we need a focuses on drug abuse prevention, and when it comes from a teacher or law the SELF (Self-Esteem for Life Fulfill­ enforcement officer. major push which will con­ ment) Project, aimed at reducing drug In America we need a major push centrate on drying up the problems caused by transition. These which will concentrate on drying up market, the demand, for education programs are supplemented the market, the demand, for drugs. We drugs." by projects of other community agen­ need to expand our programs because cies .. The Honolulu Police Department, just concentrating on trying to halt the for example, participates in Project supply isn't enough. To keep drugs out DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Educa­ of our schools, we have to get our stu­ tion) and the Team Up for Drug Pre­ dents to reject illicit drugs. vention Program, initiated by the U.S. Jim Jones, Attorney General Department of Justice, Drug Enforce­ ment Administration. In this program, INDIANA - Indiana schools are em­ athletic directors and coaches help phasizing programs designed to explain athletes to say "no" to drugs. the harmful effects of drugs on young The American Cancer Society spon­ peoples' minds and bodies. The schools sors marijuana awareness and smoking are using police officers, former drug programs, while the March of Dimes users and familiar anti-drug spokesmen has a drug, alcohol and smoking pre­ like Dave Toma to illustrate their point. vention project. The Department of Information programs, coupled with Health sponsors peer counseling and a more training for teachers to help them Linley Pearson conflict mediation project targeting recognize youngsters with a potential alcohol and drug prevention. Commu­ drug problem, are big keys in helping I 'Information programs, nity efforts inelude those of a local TV schools cope with the situation. coupled with more training station which held a contest in which Obviously the ultimate solution is to for teachers to llelp them students wrote plays about drug abuse persuade people to stop using drugs. To recognize youngsters with in school. Winning plays were aired on rid society of drug dealers is important. potential drug problem, TV. However, you will not have a drug-free a I believe the total elimination of drug society until each citizen takes a strong are big keys in helping abuse in our schools will never occur stand against drug abuse. When the schools cope with the situ­ until society's attitudes toward drugs concern is in the home, you will not ation."

School Safety; Winter 1987 7 Symposium Edition have to worry about enforcement in the in drugs, will not get the job done. schools. Certainly, our criminal laws must be Linley Pearson, Attorney General examined, and I do favor mandatory sentences for those who sell illegal IOWA - One level of responsibility for drugs. I also believe in drug testing discouraging student use of alcohol, of government employees whose jobs tobacco and other drugs resides within involve the safety and welfare of our local schools, families, communities citizens. At the federal level, interdic­ and among students themselves. Iowa tion of supply must be a high priority. schools have legal mandates to teach In Kansas, on the state level, I have students about substance abuse, to appointed the Attorney General's Task establish school policy and rules, and Force on Drugs to examine an appro­ to cooperate with law enforcement in­ priate attack on drugs. This task force vestigations. Most Iowa schools and includes citizens involved in drug edu­ communities have made significant cation, treatment, prevention and inter­ improvements during the last 10 years vention, as well as law enforcement in their prevention and intervention officials and prosecutors. Our goal is programs. to arrive at a coordinated plan of attack The other level of responsibility rests which includes strategies in each of with the state to control the availability these areas. With the current public Robert T. Stephan of controlled substances. Local police, support and interest, I believe this type "Simplistic solutions sheriffs and county attorneys are re­ of studied approach will make a differ­ only attacking one front sponsible for local law enforcement in ence. whether it be drug testing Iowa. However, the Iowa Department of Robel1 T. Stephan, Attorney General or stiff mandatory sentenc­ Justice and State Department of Public Safety provide important assistance to KENTUCKY - To prevent drug abuse, ing of those who deal in local enforcement. The Division of Kentucky is promoting a variety of pro­ drugs, will not get the job Criminal Investigations conducts and grams in local schools to reduce the done." coordinates drug investigations, and our demand for drugs. Of course, the suc­ office provides technical aid and train­ cess of these programs varies from ing to county attorneys, assists with school to school depending upon local prosecutions and represents the state in support and implementation. These all criminal appellate actions. efforts include positive peer programs, Schools cannot br;: completely drug teacher training and policy develop­ free as long as the society of which ment, and team leadership training. they are a part is invested in the pro­ To minimize the supply of drugs, my duction, sale and consumption of drugs. office's Drug Enforcement Section, in The ultimate solution is simple in con­ cooperation with local law enforcement cept and difficult to execute. We must officials, has been active in identifying reduce the demand for mood-altering and prosecuting drug dealers. I have substances to zero. To accomplish this, always encouraged the approach that we must implement ethical approaches identified drug abusers be considered and abstinence. We also must recognize for drug diversion programs to help the our continuing responsibility to help individual and to reduce recidivism. David Armstrong people recover from their substance To attain drug-free schools, there is \ '[ have always encour­ dependencies. no one solution, no simple solution. We aged the approach that Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General need to reduce dem?nd and reduce sup­ identified drug abusers be ply, but to do that, a variety of efforts considered for drug diver­ KANSAS - The war on drugs must be are needed. Some of these efforts are waged on multiple fronts. Simplistic the type r described being implemented sion programs to help the solutions only attacking one front, in Kentucky. These efforts require a individual and to reduce whether it be drug testing or stiff strong commitment from the schools, recidivism." mandatory sentencing of those who deal churches, the workplace and the com-

School Safety, Winter 1987 8 Symposium Edition , ; ... ~. . -. ~ . " . , . .". , munity, in addition to that of law and alcohol abuse with representatives enforcement personnel and public agen­ from local school systems, the Depart­ cies. With these efforts in combination, ment of Education, and the state Alco­ we may affect a change in values and holism Control Administration, the behavior so students can say "no" and Drug Abuse Administration, and the be a part of the solution. Juvenile Services Administration. The David Armstrong, Attorney General task force developed a plan for every Maryland school to use in dealing with LOUISIANA - Even before children student drug and alcohol abuse. Six reach school, they need to learn about actions recommended by the group the dangers of drugs. So if we want include: to make American schools drug free, CD Define alcohol/drug abuse, its pat­ we need to educate parents about the terns and causes in a position paper; importance of teaching these dangers to .. Develop comprehensive guidelines their children. There is a need for the which state the roles of all appro­ kind of program begun by the President priate groups dealing with alcohol! of the United States, but it must be drug abuse by the school-age popula­ Stephen Sachs followed up at the state and city levels tion; with similar messages on a regular o Identify and evaluate appropriate "Cooperation among all basis from respected leaders in govern­ prevention/intervention models f9r government agencies con­ ment, in sports and in entertainment. implementation in Maryland's secon­ cerned with children and And it must be followed up with an dary schools and provide information with SUbstance abuse is active regular program in the churches to administrators; and in the home. .. Establish through funding and techni­ essential, and strong com­ This is a massive undertaking but is cal assistance at least five exemplary munity support is needed well worth the cost. This country has programs; as well." the resources to accomplish the goal of .. Make available to all local school drug-free schools. It needs the will to systems resource materials for teach­ do so. And while that will can be gen­ ing the AI-Co-Hol Program devel­ eralized by respected individuals at the oped by the American Automobile national level, eventually it must come Association; and from mothers and fathers and ministers .. Develop a comprehensive approach to and be directed to little children. Only combat alcohol/drug abuse in Mary­ then can a similar program beginning at land's secondary school population. the earliest grades and followed through In addition, various local school on a regular basis throughout the school systems have developed particular pro­ year be successful. grams ranging from stringent suspen­ William Guste, fr., Attorney General sion and dismissal rules to flexible rehabilitation programs for students MARYLAND - Problems of drug found using drugs. usage of school-aged children are in­ Stephen Sachs, Attorney General fluenced by a wide range of social con­ ditions and do not belong to the schools MASSACHUSETTS - Drug trafficking alone. The response to drug abuse must is a big business, and like any big busi­ come from all responsible agencies, ness, it is driven by the fundamental groups and individuals in the com­ economic forces of supply and demand. Francis X. Bellotti munity. Cooperation among all govern­ In this state we are systematically put­ "Drug trafficking is a big ment agencies concerned with children ting pressure on both the supply and business, and like any big and with substance abuse is essential, demand for drugs. Each of the state's 11 business, it is driven by the and strong community support is district attorneys has a special drug task needed as well. The Maryland State force. Our legislature has enacted tough fundamental economic Department of Education took the lead trafficking statutes, and we law enforce­ forces of supply and de­ and established a task force on drug ment officials use state of the art com- mand."

School Safety, Winter 1987 9 Symposium Edition ., ,'.' , .. . ~ • J ,r .. . ~.. • \i puters and detection devices to reduce we must continue the education efforts the flow of illicit drugs. in schools and pre-empt the experimen­ On the demand side of the equation, tation with drugs by young people. We Governor Michael S. Dukakis spear­ need to increase support efforts among heads the effort. The Governor's peer groups - kids telling kids that it's Alliance Against Drugs is specifically not socially acceptable to use drugs, geared to school populations. It involves just like it's not fashionable to drink students, parents and professional ath­ and drive anymore. We can reinforce letes and major media outlets, carrying these actions by improving our law the anti-drug message of well-known enforcement response to limit the sports, entertainment and political supply of drugs and increase penalties figures. What is significant about this for the distribution of drugs, particu­ total effort is that it has been going on larly to children. in Massachusetts for years. Hubert Humphrey III, Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti, Attorney General Hubert Humphrey III MISSISSIPPI - Mississippi's school "We need to increase MICIDGAN - As attorney general I anti-drug campaign is being waged have proposed legislation that I believe primarily" by the Srate Department support efforts among peer will help significantly in dealing with of Education which is introducing a groups - kids telling kids our state and national drug problem. I new statewide curriculum. Substance that it's not socially accept­ have proposed bills that, with strict abuse prevention is an important com­ able to use drugs, just like safeguards, would allow court super­ ponent of this curriculum. In addi­ it's not fashionable to drink vised wiretapping in drug cases. I have tion, the department is coordinating and drive anymore." proposed the doubling of penalties to its efforts with a number of projects individuals who possess drugs within and organizations already working in 1,000 feet of school property and that communities for drug- and alcohol-free law enforcers be able to grant immunity schools. to a juvenile possessing a controlled I doubt anyone knows the "ultimate" substance who provides information answer to the drug problem in schools concerning the distribution of drugs. or elsewhere. In order to keep young While these are important legal steps people away from drugs, we need to in stopping thl" proliferation of drugs, develop closer, more confiding and our youth must be educated against trusting relationships between students, drugs at an early age. Family, friends their parents and teachers. We somehow and our educational process must be have to rid students of the concept committed to teaching our youth the which evolved in the 60s that you don't horrors of drugs at an early age. Strong "inform" on another person no matter legal remedies help, but our younger what they are doing or how tenuous generation must be educated to under­ your acquaintance. We need early stand that drugs are crippling our soci­ education programs which emphasize ety and must be stopped. that sometimes telling is the smart and Frank Kelley, Attorney General correct thing to do. We need judges who take drug prob­ MINNESOTA - Under Minnesota law, lems very seriously, and we need law Edwin Pittman every school district in the state must enforcement officials and school author­ "In order to keep young have a drug prevention program at both ities who can and will work as a unit to people away from drugs, the elementary and secondary levels. help correct the problems and keep we need to develop closer, The state allocates funding for those them from growing out of control. programs, which include drug abuse Above all, we need to get back to the more confiding and trust­ education materials in the curriculum, basics and trust in God and each other ing relationships between counseling programs and support to help us build tht;, type of environ­ students, their parents and groups for students. ment where our young people wiH no teachers." To make America's schools drug-free, longer feel a need for drugs to make

School Safety, Winter 1987 10 Symposium Edition ~ ...... , . "~ ,~ ... ~ - '-.~ their lives exciting, interesting and minimal. We ha Ie been able to mount a worthwhile. major anti-drug campaign in one region Edwin Pittman, Attorney General of the state through some restricted-use tax revenues, however, and these efforts MISSOURI - The DATE (Drug, prove there is an illegal drug problem Alcohol and Tobacco Education) pro­ in the state. Many of us recognize that gram to teach drug and alcohol preven­ unless the drug issue is addressed, our tion ill Missouri schools has evolved existing problem has the potential to into a positive campaign of "wellness." become a major one. I co-sponsored a DATE is sponsored by the Christian drug conference for law enforcers, Civic Foundation and is designed to educators, community social service develop self-confidence and succ~ss providers and business leaders. They among Missouri youth-. We have learned described their public and private that targeting our prevention efforts to programs to halt the supply and abuse " particular problem areas is more effec­ of illegal drugs and to treat those tive than try~ng (0 blanket the state. already involved. Our goal was to Through past experience we also dis­ spread the word on successful efforts covered that certain programs, such as and develop a united, multi-faceted, those dealing with pharmacological statewide attack. Mike Greely informntion or the testimony of drug There's no magic w&:.y to completely ''This isn't just a popular and alcohol addicts, actually increased rid the world of illegal drugs, but Mon­ abuses in teen-agers. We were educating tana has been successful in reducing issue to muster support in some children in drug use and actually drunk driving, and I believe the same a campaign year. This is arousing their curiosity, offering danger­ three-pronged attack also will work a problem which must be ous new ideas. against drugs. First, law enforcement acknowledged and con­ The DATE Program, the result of a efforts must be increased, including trolled while we can still decade of experience, is offered either undercover detection, prosecution and win the fight." in the regular school curriculum or penalties for pushers and abusers. Next after class through the school's student there has to be an increased attempt council. It teaches health, improved to educate the public in general and self-image and confidence. DATE aims young people in particular to convince at giving teen-agers the personal them not to become involved in drugs. strength to stand up to peer pressure. Finally, there must be support for pub­ There is, of course, no perfect pro­ lic, private and community services gram, no program which will totally working to rehabilitate those already eliminate drug or alcohol use in our abusing drugs. This isn't just a popular schools, but in Missouri we have made issue to muster support in a campaign great strides through a positive, edu­ year. This is a problem which must be cated approach. At times there are acknowledged and controlled while we isolated instances when drug problems can still win the fight. escalate to the level of a law enforce­ Mike Greely, Attorney General ment problem. Although this has not happened in my tenure as attorney NEW HAMPSHIRE - Early in 1985, general, if it does I will encourage as New Hampshire's attorney general, I prosecution to the fullest extent of the organized a statewide drug task force to law. I believe in setting an example utilize state and local resources to com­ William L. \Vebster through prosecution. bat trafficking. Among other things, the "We have learned that William L. Webster, Attorney General drug task force seeks out and prose­ targeting our prevention cutes those individuals involved in drug efforts to particular prob­ MONTANA - Montana's drug prob­ trafficking on school campuses through­ lems aren't as severe as some states out the state. lem areas is more effective with larger urban populations, so state In addition, the New Hampshire than trying to blanket the funding for drug programs has been Board of Education has recently under- state,"

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taken to develop and implement policies to solve the crisis in drug abuse. We of drug abuse in the public schools of have passed a law which doubles the the state. Among the options being con­ penalty for people who sell drugs sidered by the New Hampshire Board within 1,000 feet of a school, we have of Education are increased penalties for formed a narcotics unit within the drug and alcohol offenses, limitations police department which has the exclu­ upon extracurricular activites for those sive duty of fighting the crack problem, individuals found to have committed and my office has begun to arrest the drug or alcohol offenses, and increased operators of "head shops" - those education and counseling to public stores which sell crack pipes, cocaine f'chool students in the state. spoons and other items that encourage ~ phen Merrill, Attorney General drug abuse. Ultimately, we can only make prog­ NEW JERSEY - In New Jersey, as in ress toward drug-free schools in a drug­ the rest of the nation, we are very con­ free society. That will require not only cerned about the escalating sale and use major attitudinal changes but also a . of illegal drugs, particularly by our combination of tough law enforcement, young people. Surveys show about 65 education programs, widely available percent of New Jersey's high school and compassionate treatment programs students have used drugs, many as early and a serious look at the fundamental as seventh grade. Because of this criti­ ills of our society which lead people to cal problem, we have established as our seek escape in behavior patterns which state's goal the creation of a drug-~, ~e are self-destructive. Robert Abrams generation. Robert Abrams, Attorney General "Ultimately; we can only Recognizing law enforcement alone make progress toward cannot overcome the drug problem, I NORTH CAROLINA - Making North drug-free schools in a have launched a two-pronged attack Carolina's schools drug-free requires drug-free society." against both the supply of and demand that the traffic in illegal drugs be for drugs. Last spring, when Governor attacked from every angle. For more Kean and I established a statewide Nar­ than a year our State Bureau of Inves­ cotics Task Force, I gathered the best tigation, in cooperation with federal professional undercover agents, account­ and local law enforcement agencies, ants, analysts and prosecuting lawyers has been targeting both the supply and available. On the supply side, this team demand sides of drug traffic, going has helped us improve our ability to after users and street level dealers identify, arrest and convict dealers. as well as large-scale traffickers. To But because we must also reduce the supplement those efforts, this year demand for drugs, we are also explm:­ we passed a state RICO law (allowing ing prevention, intervention and reha­ the confiscation of property and funds bilitation issues, especially with young of convicted drug dealers) so that we people and our schools. At the same can further deter deaJers of megal time the state Commission to Deter drugs by taking the profits out of their Criminal Activity, which I chair, is crimes. conducting a series of public hearings II~ addition to our enforcement strate­ Lacy H. Thornburg which also concentrate on drug abuse gies, we recognize no enforcement pro­ "In cooperation with our by young people. Both groups should gram will be successful without the public schools and local provide recommendations which we can support of a comprehensive program of law enforcement agencies, use within the next few months to adopt drug education. In cooperation with our we are implementing a an action plan for New Jersey. public schools and local law enforce­ W. Cary Edwards, Attorney General ment agencies, we are implementing a drug education program drug education program targeting the targeting the primary NEW YORK - In New York state we primary grades. Law enforcement offi­ grades." are doing a whole range of things to try cers are being specially trained to con-

School Safety, Winter 1987 12 Symposium Edition duct the program in the public school substance abuse prevention and treat­ classrooms. ment programs and penalties for offend­ Lacy H. Thornburg, Attorney General ers. We must make every effort to fully educate our children about the dangers OHIO - In September of 1985, as and adverse effects of drugs. The attorney general, I initiated "Project recommendations forthcoming from KIDS" (Keep Illegal Drugs Out of such a study could be funded by the Schools) in all public and private creation of a "children's superfund;' middle schools throughout the state. It comprised largely of private donations. is a public information program to urge In the final analysis, this problem must students to contact our toll-free drug be attacked at the gut level. We must hotline if they know of anyone selling bring about a change in attitude, just as drugs in their neighborhoods and in there has been a change in attitude their schools. It also offers the use of among young people on tobacco use. a drug dog to school systems to help Michael Turpen, Attorney General Anthony Celebrezze, Jr. identify drugs within the school. Since " 'Project KIDS' is a public 1983 our staff has taken $120 million in PENNSYLVANIA - In one of my roles drugs off the street and helped local as attorney general, I direct the opera­ information program to hiw enforcement eradicate over $70 tions of eight narcotics strike forces urge students to contact million in marijuana plants. statewide. During the past five and a our toll-free drug hotline if I see the ultimate solution as a com­ half years, these strike forces have they know of anyone sell­ bination of things. First there must be arrested 7,000 drug dealers and have ing drugs in their neigh­ an awareness by law enforcement, gov­ scored significant victories in the state's borhoods and in their ernment agencies, educational institu­ continuing war against drugs. We also tions, parents alid young people that have helped create local narcotics task schools," drugs are a serious threat to our soci­ f0rces to help small municipalities ety. Then that awareness must be fol­ investigate and prosecute street drug lowed with tough solutions to eliminate dealers, the pushers who make drugs the trafficking, use and abuse of drugs. freely available on our campuses. Re­ The solutions are available to many of cently this office established a toll-free us now, but we must act upon them. drug tip hotline intended specifically for \Vc must also support any legislative tips about drug dealers who sell to chil­ efforts that provide stronger penalties to dren. There is also a state effort to act as a deterrent to those who would coordinate and support existing public exploit others. and private sector programs aimed at Anthony Celebrezze, Jr., discouraging both children and adults Attorney General from using drugs. The first step toward the goal of OKLAHOMA - The Oklahoma drug-free schools is to tell dope legislature enacted the Drug Abuse pushers, in the only language they Education Act of 1972 to insure the understand, that our children are off development of a comprehensive drug limits. I recently proposed legislation abuse education program for all chil­ calling for mandatory prison sentences dren, grades kindergarten through 12, for anyone who sells or gives a con­ in public schools. The program edu­ trolled substance to a person under 18 cates children about the adverse effect or who sells controlled substances Leroy Zimmerman of drugs on the human mind and body within 1,000 feet of a public or private "The first step toward the and about the proper usage of prescrip­ elementary or secondary school. The goal of drug-free schools is tion and nonprescription medicines. The legislation also would double all exist­ to tell dope pushers, in the State Department of Education admin­ ing maximum penalties for drug of­ isters this program. fenses. If we are to succeed in teaching only language they under­ A detailed and thorough study is our children to "just say no," we must stand, that OUt' children are needed to assess America's needs for do everything we can to silence the off .limits: I

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competing voices that are whispering schools intervenes, prevents and treats "just say yes." By dramatically increas­ drug abuse among children. Our Educa­ ing the risk for drug dealers, we will be tion Improvement Act of 1984 estab­ able to sharply reduce the number of lished a statewide drug abuse education pushers plying our schools, parks and and treatment program. In addition, it playgrounds. is a crime with a la-year prison penalty Leroy Zimmerman, Attorney General to possess drugs with intent to distrib­ ute within one-half mile of a school and RHODE ISLAND - I am particularly a 20-year penalty to distribute drugs to concerned about the escalating national a minor. Our drug trafficking law, with drug problem, and in Rhode Island we a mandatory 25 years without parole, is have vigorously prosecuted offenders, one of the nation's strongest. causing the breakup of cocaine and Innovative school programs develcped other drug trafficking rings totaling $9.5 by state prosecutors and law enforce­ million. The attorney general works ment agencies are having a strong im­ closely with federal, state and local pact. In one county the local prosecutor Arlene Violet law enforcement agencies on state drug and school system have students with problems, but prosecution is only half drugs quickly brought before family "The attorney general the solution. The Department of the courts to enforce a strict, mandatory works closely with federal, Attorney General has worked closely plan of treatment and education for state and local law en­ with the governor, the U.S. Attorney's the student and his family. In another forcement agencies on office and other state and local law county the solicitor developed a school state drug problems, but enforcement agencies to implement a crimes topper program which gives re­ drug education program for grades wards to anonymous tipsters who pro­ prosecution is only half K-12. I am convinced drug education vide information on drugs in school. the solution." programs are critical to achieving con­ South Carolina'S approach reflects com­ trol and eradicating drug problems. munity awareness, intervention with To educate the public on the state's treatment and eradication of suppliers. drug issues, the Department of the The ultimate solution to make our Attorney General, in conjunction with schools drug-free is to combine educa­ local police, has embarked on a series tion and law enforcement with efforts of seminars before various community, by the family, community and society service and senior citizen organizations. toward a unified approach: no drugs in We also are developing a film, to be my family, no drugs in my school, no distributed to schools throughout the drugs in my workplace, no drugs in my state, which describes the inherent community and no drugs in my country. dangers from using crack. We need strong, consistent leadership It is important to adjust and develop in schools and community about the new criminal statutes pertaining to the dangers of substance abuse. Parents illicit drug trade. The Rhode Island must supervise their children's activi­ Department of the Attorney General ties. Schools must impose consistent authored legislation that is now law and firm discipline, monitor drug use T. Travis Medlock which raises tax evasion as a result of with improved security and develop a drug profits from a misdemeanor to a well-informed drug prevention curric­ "Schools must impose felony. We also placed on the ballot a ulum that reaches out to deter future consistent and firm disci­ provision denying bail to serious drug abusers. Law enforcement must con­ pline, monitor drug use traffickers and are developing other tinue to enforce criminal laws against with improved security and criminal statutes dealing with crack and abusers, as well as suppliers, to shut off develop a well-informed other controlled substances. the flow of drugs in our nation. Excel­ Arlene Violet, Attorney General lence in education cannot progress drug prevention curriculum without the eradication of drug abuse that reaches out to deter SOUTH CAROLINA - South Caro­ among our youth. future abusers." lina's strategy to eliminate drugs in the T. Travis Medlock, Attorney GeneraL

~ Schaol Safety, Winter 1987 14 Symposium Edition SOUTH DAKOTA - South Dakota TEXAS - The Texas Constitution gives has been educating its citizens, espe­ the authority for prosecution of criminal cially children, about the dangers of offenses, such as drug trafficking, to drug use for many years. State laws the district and county attorneys elected make the penalty more severe for sell­ locally across Texas. The attorney ing drugs to children than for selling general's office, through the Criminal drugs to adults. Enforcement Division, provides techni­ A current project, co-sponsored by cal and prosecutorial assistance to those the attorney general and Coast to Coast officials when requested. And Texas is stores, awards 12-speed bikes arid other waging an aggressive battle against prizes to junior and senior high students drugs. who write the best letters to convince a However, as long as there is a de­ friend not to use drugs. mand, there always will be a supplier. Part of our efforts in fighting drug The schools are providing a solution abuse centers around informing children right now through the education of our that police officers are their friends and children to the dangers of !rug abuse. drug dealers are not. We have an effec­ Society must provide an environment tive drug unit within our state Division where drugs are not needed for enter­ W. J. Michael Cody of Criminal Investigation to combat tainment or escape. drug deals and eradicate cultivated Jim Mattox, Attorney General "Students, parents and marijuana fields. teachers must all work I do not believe there is any way to UTAH - Several years ago the Nar­ together to instill in our make America completely drug-free. cotics and Liquor Law Enforcement children a sense of self­ The ultimate solution is Utopia, and Bureau (NLLEB) of the Utah Depart­ worth and individual there will be no Utopia during my ment of Public Safety established a lifetime. Our best bet is to educate program to deal with substance abuse in responsibility.' , young people about what drug use can Utah's schools. NLLEB representatives do to them, their friends and com­ are available to present programs in munities. And we can rely on adults, schools, elementary through college, eEpecially those adults idolized by aimed at educating students about the children, to set good examples. social, legal and personal consequences Mark Meierhenry, Attorney General of substance abuse, including legal and illegal drugs and alcohol. Early educa­ TENNESSEE - Recently the state tion about the dangers of substance legislature enacted legislation empower­ abuse can be an important deterrent to ing the Tennessee Glttorney general's youngsters. office to seize the property of large When necessary and requested to do scale crug dealers operating in the so by local law enforcement agencies, state. Taking the profit out of drug NLLEB agents take specific action to trafficking should aid our efforts to enforce the law in individual situations. create a drug-free school environment. Agents may use confidential informants Ultimately, however, the solution to who already may be part of the group the problem of drug abuse in our na­ targeted for investigation. While under­ tion's schools must be found in educa­ cover agents also can be very effective David Wilkinson tion and awareness about the dangers of for some situations and are used, it is drug abuse. Students, parents and teach­ often difficult for outside agents to ''The final resolution of ers must all work together to instill in blend in with the age group of some the drug problem in our our children a sense of self-worth and student populations. schools must come less individual responsibility. Success in The final resolution of the drug prob­ through government action such an endeavor will make drug abuse lem in our schools must come less a very unattractive option for our through government action than through than through individual children. individual and voluntary societal re­ and voluntary societal W. J. Michael Cody, Attorney General solve. While there is a role for govern- resolve."

School Saiety, Winter 1987 15 Symposium Edition ment - federal, state and local - to would have the responsibility of inform­ WISCONSIN - The use of dangerous play, the greater role must be played ing the parents and the police. drugs, especially cocaine, is rampant by churches, synagogues, clubs, neigh­ Mary Sue Terry, Attorney General in our country, and we owe it to our borhoods, PTAs and other instruments children and to future generations to of social action in teaching discipline WASHINGTON - A pilot program has try to eliminate this deadly problem. and responsibility to our youth. been implemented for intensive in­ The apprehension and prosecution of David Wilkinson, Attorney General service training for teachers on the drug pushers are major priorities of the prevention, use and abuse of dtugs and Wisconsin Department of Justice. More VIRGINIA - The overall concept alcohol, and it will be expanded in the than half of our department's special surrounding Virginia's plan to combat next few years. In addition, the super­ agents are involved in the investigation substance abuse among school-aged intendent of schools has proposed a of drug trafficking, and we had a more children is to draw support from as model intervention program a~d is than 50 percent increase in the number many interested areas as possible. By seeking methods for a referral system. of cocaine traffic enforcement activities unifying state, school and parent ener­ The Washington Criminal Justice in the past year alone. gies, we feel strongly that progress, TI;aining Commission is taking steps It is probably not realistic to think we planned carefully and incrementally, to increase the skills of investigators, can achieve a completely drug-free soci­ will be made. and officers generally, to stop the move­ ety, but it is certainly a goal worth One example of this unified approach ment of illegal drugs. It is also work­ striving for. The keys are eliminating is the CADRE program. CADRE, the ing to increase the skills of law offi­ drug traffic, educating our young peo­ Commonwealth for Drug Rehabilitation cers in promoting a "Drug Watch" ple, starting in the early grades, about and Education, represents a coordinated to be employed by citizens in the the danger of drugs, and tough prosecu­ effort linking the resources and exper­ same way "Crime Watch" has been tion of drug traffickers. tise of four state agencies (the Office implemented. Bronson La Follette, Attorney General of the Attorney General and the state I see the ultimate answer to the departments of Education, Social Ser­ school drug problem as the resolution WYOMING - In Wyoming local prose­ vices and Mental Health and Mental of our health professionals, educators, cutors and law enforcement agencies are Retardation) . religious and community leaders, gov­ not a part of the Office of the Attorney CADRE's goal is to diminish the ernment, media and others to carry a General, but our Division of Criminal supply of drugs and dry up the demand new moral in society that condemns Investigation does routinely cooperate for them. To accomplish this, each the use of illegal drugs and makes it and work with them. Keeping drugs out state agency head is a member of the socially unacceptable. of the schools is a high priority. Since CADRE steering committee and has an Ken Eikenberry, Attorney General local control is exceedingly important to advisory committee of concerned pro­ our school districts, they have concen­ fessionals and informed citizens. WEST VIRGINIA - West Virginia has trated their energies on drug education Virginia also has launched DARE, developed a curriculum-based drug edu­ programs. A joint effort of the state Drug Abuse Resistance Education, on cation program to help alert children of Department of Education and the Divi­ a statewide basis. This program, origi­ all ages to the dangers of drug abuse. sion of Criminal Investigation to pro­ nally born and tested in Los Angeles, Classes in driver's education, health duce a program for statewide use is directs its energies at helping enhance and safety, and developmental guidance now in the planning stages. the self-esteem and decision-making are structured to teach children of all There must be a commitment by abilities of young people so they won't ages how to deal with the problems of all persons in the education system feel the need for drugs. drugs in our society. to achieve a drug-free school environ­ Two forms of mandatory drug-report­ I think a more broadly based educa­ ment. Teachers, parents, administra­ ing legislation will be 'proposed in 1987; tional effort is needed if we are going tors, law enforcement and health care one aimed at reporting students sus­ to succeed in eliminating drug abuse. professionals must work together to pected of using drugs and the other Children learn from what they see, and this end. But most importantly the aimed at students suspected of selling movies, television and other chiId­ students must be dedicated to the prop­ drugs. Such legislation would mandate oriented media need to strengthen their osition that schools are not the place that teachers report any suspected drug message about drugs. The media need , for drugs or alcohol. Students must be user or seller to the school administra­ to represent drug abuse not only as willing to observe, report, identify and tors. For drug users, additional require­ illegal but also as damaging to both testify if the problem is going to be ments would include appropriate treat­ the individual and society. stopped. ment. For sellers, the superintendent Charlie Brown, Attorney General A. G. McClintock, Attorney General 0

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PrinCipals piaI' pivotal roles in keeping their schools safe Sadly, many of our slJhools are plagued with serious and effective places of learning. But, without the support of crime, violence, attendance, drug and discipline problems. parents, teachers, law enforcers and other legal, govern· And, until these issues are effectively resolved, our nation ment and community resources, they can't fulfill their cannot attain excellence in education. responsibility. We must all accept the responsibility to make a commit­ This film, "What's Wrong With This Picture?," is designed ment to work together to ensure safe, secure and peaceful to encourage dialogue betwS)en school principals and their learning environments for all our children. community resources. It presents the critical issue of school To learn more about the film, "What's Wrong With This safety in a frank and straight-forward way, dramatizing real­ Picture?," and other positive steps to improve the learning life incidents of crime and violence on school campuses. and teaching climate at your school, contact the: Five scenarios taken from interviews with actual school crime victims and witnesses, covering drug traffic and abuse, intimidation, teacher "burnout," violence, theft and National School Safety Center .- suicide, are depicted. The film leaves liltle room for doubt 16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 that the problem does exist and that it is serious. Encino, CA 91436 ------"WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?" Please send me copy{ies) of "What's Wrong With This Picture?" I understand the cost per copy is $25 for VHS or Beta video cassettes and $150 for 16mm film (to cover duplication, postage and handling). I am enclosing a check payable to the National School Safety Center for $ . Check must accompany order.

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Each month nearly 282,000 students are attacked in America's schools. The 5,200 teach­ ers that also a.re attacked each month are five times more likely than students to be injured seriously. Statistics for school site thefts, robberies and vandalism are equally dramatic.

So, what now? Fortunately there are many groups like the National School Safety Center actively involved in bringing a national focus to these problems and their solutions. Others, however, are seeking personal redress for these injustices through the civil and criminal courts.

The need for School Crime and Violence: Victims' Rights is well established. Chief Justice Warren Burger recently wrote, "Days in school with dedicated teachers and eager students struggling to master their lessons have given way, all too often, to disorder and a gripping fear by teachers and students." The United States Supreme Court itself recently declared, "Maintaining order in the classroom has never been easy, but in recent years school dis­ order has taken particularly ugly forms: drug use and violent crime in the schools have become major problems."

Justices Lewis Powell and Sandra Day O'Connor recently explained why everyone must help resolve these tragic problems. "Without first establishing discipline and maintaining order, teachers cannot begin to educate their students. And apart from education, the school has the obligation to protect pupils from mistreatment by other children."

Early in 1986, Chief Justice Burger outlined the result of all this, "The serious challenge of restoring a safe leeming environment has begun to reshape the law."

This unprecedented school-law book includes chapters on: • School Crime and Violence Victims The School Discipline Notebook will o Victims Respond: The Right to Safe Schools help educators establish fair and effec­ • The Victims' Rights Movement tive discipline. It reviews student re­ o Victims' Rights Litigation sponsibilities and rights, including the • Classifications of Victims' Rights Litigation right to safe schools. The correlation • Schools as Victims' Rights Litigation Defendants between orderly, disciplined schools o Claims for Failure to Protect Against or Prevent Non-Student Crime or Violence and satp. productive schools is exam­ • Claims for Failure to Protect Against or Prevent Stuctent Crime or Violence ined. Legal policies which regulate • Schools Respond: Providing Safe Schools discipline methods used in schools are also reviewed. School Crime & Violence: Victims' Rights, by James A. Rapp, Frank Carrington and George Nicholson, is a publication of Pepperdine University's National School Safety In addition, suggestions are offered for Center. NSSC is a partnership of the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of the many practical tasks required by Education. educators, including preparing disci­ pline codes, defining and tracking infractions and disciplining special School Crime &: Violence: Victims' Rights education students. A comprehensive resource section suggests publications, Please send copy(ies) of School Crime & Violence: Victims' Rights. Enclosed is films and policies providing further a check for $15.95 per copy (tax and handling included) payable to the National School assistance with school discipline. Safety Center. Check must accompany order. The School Discipline Notebook is Name made available - without charge - Title ______through a grant from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Affiliation ______Prevention. Order now while supply

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Youngsters need positive guidance and support - at home and in school - to achieve their maximum potential.

They're looking for role models. It's our responsibility to show them the benefits of good health and quality education.

Share some time and energy with your neighborhood school. This will send an important message to students and staff. And it just may be the best education you ever received.

Dave Winfield Major League Role Model

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