FIVE COMPONENTS OF STAND
The group meets regularly after school to address these five components in a variety of ways.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Used to enhance their skills that in turn will help them share with their peers information on the risks of alcohol and other drug use.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Provides the opportunity for students to experience the rewards of meaningful participation in commitment to others, in school and in the community.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Will empower parents to create a prevention climate in their homes including ways to talk to their child about feelings, behaviors and drug use, as well as how to reinforce the practice of refusal skills at the home.
SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Puts the fun in STAND, designed for the students to plan and participate in activities for team building, getting to know their peers and to interest others in the group.
SAFETY AWARENESS
Is where students assess the needs in their school and with their peers, decide on a plan to bring awareness to others whether it is alcohol, drugs, bullying etc.
