Red Ribbon Week is the largest drug prevention campaign in the nation.
It serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a visual 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 [...]

According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1,700 college age students die each year from excessive drinking whether it be from car accidents or alcohol poisoning.
Read the entire article at the link below:

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Statewide toll-free number to report underage drinking:  1-866-MUST-B-21
This season when parties abound and youth are getting out-of-school, it is a time to be vigilant about underage drinking taking place.  If you suspect or know of an incident of underage drinking, call the toll-free number at 1-866-MUST-B-21 or (1-866-687-8221.)  Once you [...]

Researchers say that half of teen MySpace sites include references to sex, drug use, or other high-risk behavior, with 41 percent of sites studied featuring drug-related information.
MySpace and Internet Safety Resources:
These few resources from various organizations may help you learn how to keep your children safe while using MySpace and the internet:
Digital Technology [...]

The last paragraph of a press release from Governor Sebelius’ office on April 13, 2009 reads:
Concerning crime and punishment; relating to unlawfully hosting minors
HB 2165 expands the crime of unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcohol to include recklessly
permitting a person’s land, building, structure or room owned, occupied or procured by such person to be used in [...]

JCCTC members and CYC that covered Hoyt and Mayetta pictured above:
Michelle Finnegan, Katie Petesch & Mel Meier
Hilari Rose, Madison Hoover, Kira Vega, Abby Albright, Chelsea Hoolison, Luaren Hug
Holton was covered by EMS, DCCCA, Holton Police Department and Holton Youth
Thank you to the following businesses for participating:
Calderwood Grocery - Hoyt Liquor - Rockin’ D Liquor - [...]

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“Project Sticker Shock” to Target Adults Who Provide Alcohol to Minors 
 Local coalition members will implement “Project Sticker Shock,” a community-led campaign to change adult attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to minors. This public awareness campaign will be taking place in stores in Jackson County this Holiday Season. The Jackson County Communities That Care Coalition (JCCTCC) and [...]

Only 27% of 6th through 12th graders in Jackson County reported that they had talked with at least one parent or guardian about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol or drug use in the last year!
Parents are the #1 influence in their child’s decision to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. There are many resources available [...]

Billboard   The JCCTCC Billboard is located on the east side of Hwy. 75 just north of road 158 near Mayetta facing the north. It will remain displayed until 11/24/08 and then will be put up again 1/25/09 through 3/24/09.

Don’t Let Alcohol, Tobacco or other Drugs twist your child’s mind! 
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week 

Reasons to Celebrate!
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31, 2008.  This is a nation wide campaign that provides communities the opportunity to unite, take a visible stand and to raise awareness of the fight against the use of illegal drugs and the illegal [...]