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Victim Impact Panel:
Held bi-monthly, the VIP is an alternative sentencing option for individuals charged with drinking and driving offences in our county. Panelists include survivors of drinking related crashes and relatives who have lost loved ones to drunk driving.

QUEST:
A program for youth referred by courts and schools who are experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol but do not meet criteria for treatment. This group meets weekly for six weeks to discuss issues including: addiction, personal relationships, feelings, and decisions.

*First Offender Education Series:    
Court or school appointed program for drunk/drugged drivers, drug possession, and minors in possession of alcohol or drugs. Includes a possible substance abuse screening and 2 two hour group sessions.

On-Going Classroom Series:

Botvin’s Life Skills Program     Hazards of Tobacco


Trainings Available
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Teens Against Tobacco Use Project Charlie Facilitators
SmokeScream Facilitators Teachers Substance Abuse Update

Prevention Staff Collaborates With:
Van Buren County Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking
Van Buren County Designated Youth Tobacco Use Representative
Van Buren County Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Advisory
Tri-County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol and Other Drug Use, Incorporated
Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking
Tobacco Free Michigan Action Coalition

* Indicates there is a small fee for this service.

 

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Last modified: 10/19/05