CBC: Challenges, Beliefs and Changes

Publisher:

Parent Action on Drugs
2005 (Revised edition)

Availability:

English

www.parentactionondrugs.org/cbcprogrampage.php

Format:

Training kit with lesson plans, video

Audience:

Grades 8-12

Preparation time:

Training time for peer leaders, instructions to students

Resources required:

Videos, staff leader

Approach:

Peer led facilitation program with supporting curriculum

A multi-faceted program that focuses on substance abuse prevention through the provision of small group problem-solving activities, active discussions, leadership activities, and creation of friendships. The program allows the younger students to benefit from the experiences and information provided by older students. Trained secondary school student leaders work in teams with small groups of Grades 8 or 9 students, providing structured sessions that are 60-85 minutes in length. Secondary school staff is required to select leaders, coordinate training event and liaison with other teachers.

Application/relevance to curriculum:

Choices into Action, Leadership and Peer Support Grade 11 Open, Health and Physical Education, Religious Education, Grade 8 Open.

Comments:

This program might require the need of an outside agency (e.g., Public health) to work with the school to train leaders, liaise with staff and assist with program implementation.