Red Ribbon Coalition
The Red Ribbon Coalition Website was created by ICDP in 1999 to assist school site prevention coordinators (parent, teacher and student volunteers) who are responsible for developing and hosting Red Ribbon Celebration activities at their school or in their community. Irvine Community Drug Prevention (ICDP), a non-profit agency in Irvine, California, hosts the Red Ribbon Coalition website and provides its web based training services for free to these volunteers. To date, more than 5,000 school site prevention coordinators have used the online training workshop.
ICDP is teaming up with CADFY - School Site Prevention Coordinators in California may attend Red Ribbon Training Workshops for FREE!!!
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October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Hendersonville Elementary students present officials with Red Ribbon Week memorabilia
Members of the Hendersonville Elementary student council attended the Walterboro City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday night in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, which city officials proclaimed would be October 23-31 in the City of Walterboro.
According to Minthalee Stephens, an advisor with the group, the students are relatively new to the student council; however, they quickly prepared to individually read portions of the proclamation promoted by Colleton County Safe and Drug Free Schools. They made their presentation before a capacity crowd in the council chambers.
The students gave light to the distinction that they are Hendersonville Elementary Home of Henry the Honey Bees Student Council. Next, they offered each council member a Red Ribbon and a sticker encouraging citizens to become engaged in alcohol and drug abuse prevention and to be in support of their efforts, which will coincide with Red Ribbon Week activities taking place throughout Colleton County.
In addition to the Red Ribbon Week Kick-Off event, the student council will be promoted drug-free lifestyles throughout Hendersonville Elementary.
October 15th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Graham Elementary School
Drug-Free Red Ribbon Week begins on October 27th and ends on October 31st. Below are the daily activities planned for the week. All staff,faculty, and students are encouraged to participate.
Monday- Team jersey/t-shirt day
Tuesday- Wear camouflage clothing
Wednesday- Wear red day
Thursday-PJ Day (body must be covered)
Friday- Wear appropriate Halloween costumes (no face paint, masks, or props)
October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Edwards to celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Drug Demand Reduction
10/14/2008 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Edwards Drug Demand Reduction will host activities for Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 through 31, with the theme “Ask me, see me, be. Be a hero, be drug free.”
Red Ribbon Week is now nationally recognized and observed for the purpose of reducing drug demand and to help recognize the Drug Enforcement Agency’s efforts.
The observance officially kicks off with a fun run at the Rosburg Fitness Center here on Oct. 24, 7 a.m.
The weeklong observance commemorates the personal sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in the war against illicit drugs. A former Marine, Agent Camarena became a police officer prior to joining the DEA because he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.
While investigating a major drug cartel, Agent Camarena was kidnapped and subsequently tortured to death in 1985. As public outrage over his murder began to grow, Congressman Dunkin Hunter initiated a coalition of clubs pledged to lead drug-free lives. As a result of this coalition Red Ribbon, as it is now known, honors Agent Camarena and others who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect all Americans against the dangers of illicit drugs. Red Ribbon Week has become the nation’s largest and longest running anti-drug campaign.
As people across our nation commemorate Agent Camarena’s sacrifice, the Drug Demand Reduction program asks all personnel and their families, both military and civilian, to dedicate themselves to living and promoting a drug-free life.
October 15th, 2008 at 11:10 am
DEA Kicks-Off Red Ribbon Campaign
Thousands of events to be held throughout the U.S. this month
Washington, D.C. – The Drug Enforcement Administration will officially kick-off the National Red Ribbon Campaign on Wednesday, October 15th in a ceremony at its headquarters in Arlington, Va.
The National Red Ribbon Campaign, which is the nation’s largest drug prevention effort, began after drug traffickers in Mexico tortured and brutally murdered Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in March 1985. Officially, Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated nationally from October 24-31; however, several communities and school districts hold events throughout the month.
The Red Ribbon Campaign is dedicated to helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena’s memory and further the cause for which he gave his life, the fight against the violence of drug crime and the misery of addiction. By gathering together in special events and wearing a Red Ribbon during the last week in October, Americans from all walks of life demonstrate their opposition to drugs.
“Red Ribbon Week honors one of DEA’s bravest agents, Kiki Camarena, who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting drugs. The news of his death touched the nation 23 years ago, and today, an entire generation of kids born well after Kiki’s death wear red ribbons and sign pledges to remain drug-free,” said DEA Acting Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “DEA will continue doing all we can to take drug traffickers out of our communities, and we are so proud when we see millions of young people across America join us in taking a stand against drugs.”
Red Ribbon week started as a local effort in Camerena’s hometown of Calexico, California when Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and Camerena’s high school friend, Henry Lozano, created Camarena Clubs to ensure fond memories of Kiki. The National Family Partnership (NFP) created a national campaign of observance, an eight-day event proclaimed by the U.S. Congress and chaired by then President and Mrs. Reagan. Approximately 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events every year.
For news about events scheduled in your areas, please check the web at http://www.dea.gov or contact your local DEA Office.
For any further information, contact the DEA Office of Public Affairs in Washington, DC at 202-307-7977.
October 16th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Kids ready to mark Red Ribbon Week
DANVERS — Students and faculty of Holten Richmond Middle School wore red yesterday, but it was not because the Red Sox are in the playoffs.
Instead, students in grades six, seven and eight took part in morning assemblies geared to help them avoid violence, drugs and alcohol as Red Ribbon Week approaches next week.
Red ribbons symbolize the fight against illegal drugs, according to Web sites dedicated to marking the week. Red ribbons were first worn by family and friends of a slain federal Drug Enforcement Administration agent, Enrique Camarena, guidance counselor Lindsay Dos Santos said.
Camarena was kidnapped and killed in 1985 by drug traffickers, and Congress later proclaimed the first Red Ribbon Week in 1988, according to the organization Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Danvers High students from this organization and another one, Peers Reaching Out To Educate the Children of Today, or PROTECT, also spoke to middle school students during three morning programs in the multipurpose room of the school.
Kids living at the Shelter Care Program of the North American Family Institute on Lowell Street in Peabody also spoke as part of its Kids Care program, which has young offenders reaching out to warn younger kids about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and fighting.
“You need to stay on that path you are on right now,” said one young man, who spoke about his loss of privacy, privileges, and the inability to celebrate birthdays and holidays with his family. “Stay in school,” he said.
The middle school’s Parent Advisory Council later made a donation to the Kids Care program.
October 19th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Red Ribbon Week October 18-26, 2008
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Although the start end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 18-26, 2008. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.
Historically, the Red Ribbon Campaign began in 1985 when Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique “KiKi” Camarena was tortured and murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico. The people of his hometown hung red ribbons in his memory and to bring attention to the impact drugs have on all of us. Since that time the red ribbon has come to symbolize a commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Raising children in a drug-free community is everybody’s responsibility.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Red Ribbon Week 2008
As teens become aware of the influences around them, this venerable organization hopes to filter out the bad from the good with Red Ribbon Week.
Every day when parents send their kids off to school, they can’t help but wonder what goes on while those children are not under parental supervision. Red Ribbon Week can give parents a sense of comfort in knowing that there are still organizations out there dedicated to keeping children informed about all the bad influences that are right under their noses.
Red Ribbon Week at TJ will take place from October 18 through the 26th. The Thomas Jefferson National Honor Society hosts the event, with teacher Eileen Adair at the helm. “I think it’s an important week of awareness and education about drug and alcohol use and abuse. It’s refreshing to see students join together to sign the pledge to be drug and alcohol-free,” said Adair.
“NHS members set up a booth during lunch at TJ and give bracelets, red ribbons, and other small items out, as well as giving the option of signing a pledge to be drug and alcohol free for the week. Overall, I think it’s a great cause that brings the community together,” said TJ Senior and NHS member Elie Reiss.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in America, whose main purpose is to provide communities and individuals with a symbol of hope and dedication to America’s commitment towards drug prevention and education for our teens today.
Red Ribbon week also commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by Enrique Camarena who died in Mexico at the hands of drug traffikers while he was trying to battle illegal drugs being exported to America. Ultimately, wearing the Red Ribbon is a way to pay homage to all men and women who have dedicated their lives and made sacrifices to defeat drug abuse.
Since the first Red Ribbon Week was organized in 1988, it has become an annual event that has informed millions of children about Camarena’s sacrifice, as well as help promote a drug-free America.
Although she is always there to help and guide the students, Adair expects them to take the majority of the responsibilities for this week into their own hands. “We expect that the students who sign the pledge will take it seriously and encourage their peers to do the same.”
In the past, Red Ribbon Week has always had a possitive influence on the students. “I personally feel like the school gets a little bit closer during Red Ribbon Week,” said TJ Junior Alex Clark.