The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force

Presents:

Stay on Track is an evidence based, standardized, dynamic, motor sports themed, prevention program.  It was developed by the National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions. It energizes youth as it leads and supports them to choose their path ahead, beginning with the commitment to being drug free.

•         A comprehensive, 3 year substance abuse prevention education program.                

•         For middle school students 6th – 8th grades.

•         Combines prevention science principles with a popular motor sports appeal.

•         During school year 07-08 we will pilot this program for a 6th grade audience.

•         Funding for pilot audience has been appropriated for school year 07-08.

 

Objective

To reduce substance abuse by reinforcing the drug-free commitment of America’s youth through cognitive, emotional and social skills development.

 

Content Components

•         Consequences of Alcohol, Tobacco                                                                                                

•         and Other Drug Use

•         Normative Behavior

•         School, Peer and Family Bonding

•         Stress Management Skills

•         Decision-Making Skills

•         Goal-Setting Skills

•         Communication Skills

•         Media Literacy Skills

 

Implementation   Consists of twelve / 45-minute interactive lessons presented in the   classroom, after-school programs or at Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Camps.

 

•         Valuable to every student’s learning through reinforcement of National and New York State Student Learning Standards.

•         Enhanced through take-home activities that encourages family participation.

•         Presented by trained National Guard instructors. 

 

The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force personnel are woven into the fabric of communities across New York. Your Counterdrug Task Force utilizes unique resources to create better opportunities for our youth to make the commitment to be drug-free. Our leadership contributes to prevention by motivating our youth to make the commitment to be drug-free.

 

The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force is living its motto “Drug Free Starts with Me.”  At your request, the National Guard Counterdrug Task Force in your community is ready to join community stakeholders by providing trained prevention specialists, technical support and facilitate this innovative prevention program. The men and women of the New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force are dedicated to help develop drug free youth in our families and in our communities.

 

For more information or a desk side presentation contact your local NY National Guard Counterdrug Regional Coordinator at:

Western New York      716-888-5790

Central New York        315-233-2251

Northeast New York   518-629-3971

New York City               917-507-3607

 

 

 

Following completion of Stay on Track, students will be better able to …

•         Understand the negative health effects of drug use

•         Be prepared to set short and long term goals

•         Understand the techniques of effective communication

•         Respond to the outside forces attempting to influence their decisions.

•         Be prepared to make the commitment to being drug free

 

 

For More information about The National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions or Stay on Track please go to: www.stayontrack-online.com