Education

Providing Information and Education:

• Kindergarten Round-up – Packets were
  distributed to over 400 incoming parents including information on
  second-hand smoke, and its consequences on children’s health, internet
  resources for parents and a description of 40 Developmental Assets.
• Table-top display – An exhibit on second-hand smoke was displayed at both public middle schools.
• Public Service Messages – Both city
  and school cable stations increased our community outreach by airing:
  "Moments that Matter," Coalition presentations, "Parents Who Host Lose
  the Most" campaign, and a 60-second segment on role-modeling.
• Prevention Publications – A new
  five-tier literature display rack was donated to the Coalition. Over 40
  prevention-themed brochures are stocked weekly. A new Coalition
  Committee is helping school staff order prevention materials and a
  proposed monthly newspaper PSA is under discussion. Literature was also
  on display at Royal Oak Career Expo.
• University of Detroit Mercy – A
  partnership was formed to encourage area dentists and staffs to attend
  substance abuse related training offered for continuing dental
  education.
• Liquor Control Committee – Coalition
  members regularly attend LCC meetings to provide suggestions and input
  related to the selling and merchandising of alcohol in our community.