Prevention Resources for Law Enforcement Professionals
Collaboration across the multiple agencies is critical to improving drug control outcomes. Leveraging resources fromf the law enforcement and drug prevention fields allows for a more holistic and productive approach to reducing drug use. While many communities have already taken action, additional collaboration among police, prosecutors, judges, probation officers, corrections officials, and their counterparts in the prevention field is needed.
This page highlights Federally-funded prevention strategies, programs, tools, and resources that may be useful to law enforcement professionals in their efforts to support, initiate, facilitate, and lead community-based drug prevention. These resources include:
Education/Information
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Community Monitoring Systems: Tracking and Improving the Well-Being of America's Children and Adolescents. | HHS/NIDA |
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DOJ/OJP |
This article explores the role of American Indian cultural practices in substance abuse prevention programs and provides information on general drug prevention programs/interventions. |
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Drugs and Crime CD | DOJ/COPS |
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Helping Students Avoid Prescription Drug Abuse: An Important Lesson | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Ignoring Instructions: The Importance of Using Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Properly | HHS/SAMHSA |
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HHS/IHS |
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Just Think Twice | DOJ/DEA |
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National Indian Country Methamphetamine Initiative | HHS/IHS |
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Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent's Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents, Second Edition: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders. | HHS/NIDA |
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Prevention Research | HHS/NIDA |
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Real Kids Are Curious About Alcohol Los menores de edad de hoy en día tienen curiosidad sobre el alcohol (spanish version) |
HHS/SAMHSA |
Brochure that arms parents with facts, tools, and advice for talking with their children about underage drinking and alcohol use prevention. Urges parents to talk with their children early and often, get involved, be good role models, set rules, and monitor activities. |
Students and Young Adults | HHS/NIDA |
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The Next Step Toward a Better Life (describes stages of recovery and what to expect post detox) | HHS/SAMHSA |
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The Teen Years: A Road Map for Parents | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Too Smart to Start: Ready, Set, Listen Game (CD-ROM format) Listos, en sus marcas...¡Escuchen! (juego para computadoras) (Spanish version) |
HHS/SAMHSA |
Gives "tween" players the chance to role-play decision-making about drugs and alcohol by answering questions about feelings, facts, and situations. Contains resources for parents about family communication, setting limits, and setting a good example. |
Underage Drinking Posters | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts -- Pre-Teen Alcohol Prevention Brochure | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Community Referral Resources
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
Veterans: The Veterans Crisis Line is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resource that connects Veterans in crisis or their families and friends with qualified VA professionals. Assistance is available through a confidential, toll-free hotline or via online chat. The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by VA responders, many whom are Veterans themselves. Each responder understands the unique Veteran experience and is trained to handle any crisis. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or chat online to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Locator | HHS/SAMHSA |
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Training
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Get Smart About Drugs | DOJ/DEA |
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Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program | DOJ/OJP |
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The Core Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Training Curriculum | DOJ/COPS |
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Tool-kits
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Help Prevent Underage Drinking: Teaching Guide and Poster: Reach Out Now: Grades 5 and 6 | HHS/SAMHSA | These materials, part of the Reach Out Now program, are a useful toolkit for schools. |
Help Prevent Underage Drinking Kit: Teaching Guide and Poster, Bonus Worksheets, and Family Guide: Reach Out Now: Grades 5 and 6. | HHS/SAMHSA | Reach Out Now (RON) is a collaboration between SAMHSA and Scholastic, Inc., to provide effective school-based underage alcohol use prevention materials in time for Alcohol Awareness Month each April. A useful toolkit for schools. |
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PACT360-Police and Communities Together | DOJ/OJP |
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Glossary of Agency Terms |
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U.S. Department of Justice |
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Drug Enforcement Administration |
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Office of Justice Programs |
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Community Oriented Policing Services |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
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National Institute on Drug Abuse |
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Indian Health Service |
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |