Pubdate: Fri, 11 May 2007
Source: Leduc Representative (CN AB)
Copyright: 2007 Leduc Representative
Contact:  http://www.leducrepresentative.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2265
Author: Mariann McLaughlin

BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL

Every month, there is a dedicated group of community representatives
and leaders that work diligently to help rid drugs from our youths'
hands and to send a strong message that the drug culture isn't welcome
in Leduc.

Since the creation of the Community Drug Action Committee in November
2004, sessions and workshops have been held to better educate all
facets of the community on drug use, abuse and the culture.

"We feel the target is youth," said Julie Johnston, committee member,
as they take every opportunity available to host educational workshops.

"It's just one of a kind," Johnston added, about the group. "The
committee is a place where partners can come and talk about issues
happening."

One of the group functions is the ability to host a variety of
information sessions for a wide variety of audiences, such as
businesses, schools, congregations and the community as a whole.

"The community gets linked together for a common goal to make Leduc
drug free," she stated.

The Community Drug Action Committee has around 22 members, plus a
co-ordinator, that consists of various agencies, such as the Capital
Health, chamber of commerce, AADAC, Boys and Girls Club, along with
the forming partners ---- RCMP, City of Leduc and Family and Community
Support Services (FCSS).

The group's vision statement is becoming a drug aware and drug
resistant community, carrying the purpose of addressing drug related
issues by means of enforcement, prevention, intervention, community
networking and advocacy.
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MAP posted-by: Derek