What is the pledge to be drug free?

What is the pledge to be drug free?

YOUTH PLEDGE I pledge to grow up safe, healthy and drug free by: Understanding the dangers of drug use and abuse. Respecting myself and being drug free. Spreading the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug free.

Why is it important to celebrate being drug free?

Being drug free and living drug free are good reasons to celebrate. This may be due to the fact that every year, more people who used to be on drugs give them up and put that life behind them. Kiki Camarina is not the only DEA agent who has lost his life in the line of duty.

Why do we celebrate Red Ribbon Day?

In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration.

What is red ribbon in the Philippines?

In an advisory, the DFA said the Apostille certificates replaced authentication certificates, commonly known as “red ribbons,” as proof of authenticity of public documents to be used by Filipinos abroad.

What is the Red Ribbon Week pledge?

Red Ribbon Week empowers parents to start a conversation, and make a pledge that encourages our kids to live drug free and helps them to succeed.

What do you do on Red Ribbon Week?

10 Ideas for Red Ribbon Week Activities

  • Hold a campus or grade-level door decorating contest.
  • Celebrate by having campus or classroom dress-up days.
  • Hold mini-celebrations to coordinate with your theme days.
  • Invite a police officer to speak to your class about the dangers of drugs.

How does Be Happy Be Brave Be drug Free relate to Red Ribbon Week?

Be Drug Free.” We encourage all Roosevelt Students and Staff to wear RED on Wednesday, November 4 to show our personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. Students will also be talking about healthy, drug-abuse prevention during their Advisory period.

Why do we celebrate Red Ribbon?

Red Ribbon Week started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. After his death, people started wearing red ribbons to honor Kiki’s sacrifice.

Is Red Ribbon Week effective?

School-based anti-drug programs such as DARE and Red Ribbon Week are largely ineffective in preventing students from using alcohol, drugs and tobacco, according to a comprehensive study commissioned by the California Department of Education.

Who are the examples of Red Ribbon Week?

All segments of the community — health care workers, police officers, educators, school bus drivers, parents… people just like you and me, are examples of what we can achieve through self-dedication, care and commitment.

What did Marin do for Red Ribbon Week?

The theme contest is just one way NFP brings awareness to the community. When not in school, Marin spends her free time playing soccer, making clay figurines, sketching, painting and playing video games.

Why do people wear red ribbons for NFP?

After his murder, parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the destruction caused by drugs in America. The theme contest is just one way NFP brings awareness to the community.