Prevention Video of the Month Program
Each month, the Alliance will send participating schools and organizations an email message with a prevention video title, description and link for sending to the organization's e-mail group and/or posting on the organization's web site. These videos are streamed over the Internet. No username and password is required.
MAC Users: You will need to download Flip4Mac (free) from Microsoft.com. Safari has known problems running .wmv presentations. However, Firefox, with a Silverlight free download, runs fine on a Mac.
First Video in the Series
Listen Video (Click Here)
We produced the "Listen" video to mobilize parents and community members to address the real dangers and threats of drugs in our region. It is the first in a series of videos. It has been viewed by thousands. It is appropriate for grade 5 to adult viewing. Talking points are available to download.
Our hope is that parents, student leaders and community members will be motivated to "join" our Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Members receive valuable prevention updates. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.aspand become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
Second Video in the Series
Truth & Choices: Shane's Story (click here)
The second prevention video in this series (14 minutes) is an Emmy-nominated program produced by the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General. It is appropriate for Grade 6 to Adult viewing. The video introduces students and parents to Shane, an average kid from a suburban PA school who shares his true story of drug addiction. He shares his emotional journey from prison and we see the devastating effects of drug addiction through the eyes of his family, law enforcement and medical professionals. Talking points are available to download.
Our goal is to provide parents and community members easier access to prevention resources and hopefully motivate them to "join" together with the Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.asp and become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
Third Video in the Series
Deception (Click Here)
Parents - This video (13 minutes) and additional information is for you, i.e., Parenting 101!
This third prevention video in our series, "Deception" is a must see for parents. First of all, it is normal to trust, believe and defend your children.
However, after watching this video, we hope that you will have the wisdom, courage and strength to recognize and deal with possible "signs and symptoms" that something might be wrong.
Important Additional Information (click here)
Our goal is to provide parents and community members easier access to prevention resources and hopefully motivate them to "join" together with the Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.asp and become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
Fourth Video in the Series
Operation Safe Surf (Click Here)
Parents - This video (21 minutes) and additional information is for you, i.e., Parenting 101!
This fourth prevention video in our series, "Operation Safe Surf" was produced by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General and is a must see for parents. Remember: The Internet is a public place where children are not alone ... and you might not be there to protect them.
Parents need to know:
ü how the Internet works,
ü when and where your children are using it, and
ü how to ask the right questions.
Tips for Parents (click here)
Our goal is to provide parents and community members easier access to prevention resources and hopefully motivate them to "join" together with the Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.asp and become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
Fifth Video in the Series
Breaking the Code of Silence (Click Here)
This fifth prevention video in our series, "Breaking the Code of Silence" was produced by the Alliance and is appropriate for parents, middle and high school students.
Talking Points for Parents (click here)
Our goal is to provide parents and community members easier access to prevention resources and hopefully motivate them to "join" together with the Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.aspand become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
Sixth Video in the Series
Signs of Trouble (Click Here)
Parents - This video (12.5 minutes) is for you, i.e., Parenting 101!
This sixth prevention video in our series, "Signs of Trouble" is a must see for parents. If you suspect your child may be using drugs, would you know what to look for?
Additional Information
Do you sometimes hesitate to ask questions or monitor your child for fear of smothering him? Do you suspect that your teen is hanging around the wrong crowd or could potentially be engaging in some risky behaviors? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you’d probably also benefit from hearing “Conversations for Parents” and reading expert advice based on these specific situations.
Our goal is to provide parents and community members easier access to prevention resources and hopefully motivate them to "join" together with the Alliance to keep our communities safe and drug free. Membership is FREE. Please visit our website at http://www.drug-alliance.org/join.asp and become a member today! Please watch the "What Help Looks Like" video (24 minutes) to learn about the various agency options offering help and support.
After viewing the video, please visit our moderated blog site to submit comments on each video. All comments submitted are screened by Alliance staff before posting, i.e., it's a moderated site.
We produced the "Listen" video to mobilize parents and community members to address the real dangers and threats of drugs in our region. It is the first in a series of videos. It has been viewed by thousands. It is appropriate for grade 5 to adult viewing. Talking points are available to download.