Todays Drug Demand Reduction DDR ProgramIncreasing Awareness in Our Communities

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Todays Drug Demand Reduction (DDR)
ProgramIncreasing Awareness in Our Communities

• Mike Simpkins, Program Manager

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DDR Program Mission

• Civil Air Patrol DDR program assists regions,
  wings, groups, and squadrons to instill an
  aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP
  members, AF families, DoD civilians and
  school-age children through a comprehensive
  program.

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DDR Program Structure

• Program Elements
• - Education and Training
• - School Enrichment Program
• - Community Outreach
• Governed by CAPR 51-1
• Funded by Air Force SG
• - 2006 420K/307.6 (73.2, field)
• - 30 mile radius DDR Nexus

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Education and Training

• Increases knowledge and awareness of drug
  abuse/use
• Provide substance abuse information and classes
• Support eligible units with training materials
• Biennial Regional Conferences
• Portable displays to share the message

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School Enrichment Program

• Focuses on drug-free life style while developing
  students potential
• Fills the void after elementary school (DARE)
• Starts in 1st grade and can continue thru 12th
  grade
• Conducted during or after school
• Allows CAP participation in both school and local
  (host) squadrons

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NON 800 Units 1 Program 1 Wings 8
Cadets 7 Sr Mbrs A/O 31 Jul 2007
School Enrichment Program Unit Locations
CAP SP Units 68 Programs 14 Wings
1666 Cadets 304 Sr Mbrs A/O 31 Jul 2007
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Community Outreach

• Partners cadets with base and local activities to
  support anti-drug activities
• Assist in selected community projects
• Red Ribbon Week Campaign
• Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)
• Military youth and teen programs
• Family Community Centers
• Community Health Fairs
• Base-sponsored community activities

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AF Surgeon General

• Supports Presidents National
• Drug Control Strategy
• Sole AF Demand Reduction
• Program for AF families
• Approved adding Assistant Program Manager
  position to support program growth
• Maintained/increased program funding during
  fiscally constrained environment

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Civil Air Patrol

• Fosters drug free environment enables
• higher protective factors
• Supports FY 07 Business
• Plans long-term objectives
• 1, 2, and 4
• Aids recruiting and retention

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DDR Program Initiatives

• Validate new budget/funding process
• Update End-of-Year Report metrics
• Increase 30-mile radius (ongoing)
• Implement DDR Specialty Track (approved by NB)
• Enhance educational elements

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DDR Program Initiatives

• Conduct Communities That Care Survey (in
  progress)
• Develop a CAP specific survey with AUM (no cost)
• Launch DDR Newsletter (magnet mail)
• Conduct biannual strategy sessions with CAP
  Director of DDR DDRCs

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Region/Wing/Squadron Support

• Appoint DDR coordinators administrators to fill
  vacancies
• Support DDR program events and activities
• Encourage timely submission of End-of-Year Reports

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Questions