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 The
RISD Student Assistance Program (S.A.P.) seeks to promote safe and drug-free
schools. The S.A.P. aims to identify troubled students and connect them
with the helping services available in schools or in the community.
The goals of the Student Assistance Programs
are to:
- Prevent tobacco, alcohol and other drug use through
education
- Promote healthy and safe life choices
- Teach and model conflict management skills
- Develop community partnerships
- Provide a referral and support system
 We
provide such services as:
- Early intervention and prevention for students through
education
- Drug and violence prevention programs for students,
parents and community
- Teacher/staff inservice
- School counselor consultation
- Support groups
- Prevention education in classroom presentations
- Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Week Coordination
- Video resource library
- Parent support resource library
- Training components
Some special tips for parents
- Start talking to children early
- Pay attention to their environment
- Be involved in their activities
- Set clear rules, boundaries and consequences
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