This article outlines some issues involved for agencies when undertaking peer-based work, such as choosing the right target group, identifying suitable ‘peer recruits’ and the delivery of the service. Guidelines for peer intervention (PDF)
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Druglink article 1996 – Do police have a role in drugs education? by Superintendent Alan Green
The move away from information based education to interactive drug education has had serious implications for whether the police service is adequately equipped to play a role in schools Do police have a role in education? (PDF)
Druglink article 1996 – Who DARES wins? Drug prevention and the police in schools by Jan Keene and Professor Michael Williams
This article reports the results of a recent review of international research studies on school-based drug education. The effectiveness of the American police led DARE programme is examined, as is the Australian model of teacher-led drug education. Although DARE has…
Druglink article 1994 – The two sides of fear by Arnold Cragg
In researching government anti-drug campaigns, interviews with parents and young people suggested that fear of drugs has deterred many young people from experimenting. However, fearful parents feel the only safe line is absolute rejection so are not receptive to information…
Druglink handout 1994 – Drug prevention news 3
In this issue there is a special feature on working in rural areas. Drug prevention news 3 (PDF)
Druglink article 1993 – The drug agency goes to school by Paul Berry, Gerry McKenna
The Community Alcohol and Drug Service in King’s Lynn developed a continuing partnership with a local school which led to the agency’s staff being present at the school to help in health education about drugs, sex and AIDS, and to…
Druglink article 1993 – Too hot to handle by Ian Clements
Since the 1980’s recreational drug use among young people has increased in extent and in the variety of drugs used, creating a potentially large new consumer group for drug services. Drug and medical services shy away from getting involved with…
Druglink article 1992 – The no drugs – Wot else fund by Andrew Fraser
Establishment of a Home Office drugs prevention team in Brighton The no drugs – Wot else fund (PDF) Additional keywords: funding
Druglink handout 1992 – Drug prevention news 2
In this issue there is a special feature on peer education; an update on Drug Prevention Week and news from local prevention teams. Drug prevention news 2 (PDF)
Druglink article 1992 – Opportunities in prison by Mike Trace
A significant proportion of prisoners have experienced drug problems and may continue to use drugs in prison in ways that risk HIV transmission. Recent official prison policy documents have encouraged contact between prisons, prisoners and drug agencies in the community.…