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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Tri-Valley CASA K CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 14, 1988 SUBJECT Tri-Valley CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) EXHIBITS ATTACHED 1 ) Letter of March 3, 1988, by Mrs. June Jardine, :j Chairperson 2 ) Draft. Resolution" .•' . 3 ) Tri-Valley CASA Literature RECOMMENDATIONS. /, Receive presentation by Mrs. Jardine v 2 ) Consider adoption of resolution supporting Tri-Valley CASA FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No cost implications at this time DESCRIPTION The SRV-CASA Advisory Council (San Ramon Valley) was formed in August 1986, as the follow-up program to the David Toma lecture series. This advisory council is the communication center for the San Ramon Valley for anything that relates to drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment. CASA' s mission is to change the current attitudes regarding drug and alcohol abuse through parent networking, student education, peers helping peers, and alternative activities. Mrs. June Jardine, a private citizen, was very much taken with SRV-CASA' s mission. As a result of her enthusiasm she organized Tri-Valley CASA and is its chairperson. Tri-Valley CASA incorporates the basic mission of SRV-CASA for the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton. Mrs. Jardine is asking for City of Dublin Council support in uniting the two cities by way of proclamation and observance for the concept of "red ribbon" week, October 23-29, 1988. i ------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: ITEM NO. • March 3 , 1988 Honorable Linda Jeffery Mayor, City of Dublin TV CASA, Tri Valley Citizens Against Substance Abuse , wishes to address the mayor and the city council on March 14 for the purpose of obtaining the council ' s support in the form of a signed proclamation to unite the communities of Pleasanton and Dublin in the CASA concept of red ribbon week, Oct. 23-29 , 1988 . CASA is not asking for funds at this time. Thank you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter. Your neighbor, June Jardine, chairman Tri-Valley CASA 462-7461 RESOLUTION NO. - 88 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN SUPPORTING TRI-VALLEY CASA (CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE) AND PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23-29, 1988 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" WHEREAS, Californians For Drug Free Youth , Inc . , a statewide parent/community organization , the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs , and the TV CASA, Tri-Valley Citizens against Substance Abuse , are co-sponsoring "Red Ribbon Week" October 23-29 , 1988; and WHEREAS , schools , businesses , law enforcement agencies , churches , hospitals , service clubs , government agencies , and individuals in the Tri-Valley will demonstrate their commitment for a drug-free society by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and WHEREAS , the communities of the Tri-Valley CASA further commit their resources to insure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby support the Red Ribbon Campaign , and the proclamation of October 23-29, 1988, as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Dublin, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug awareness activities , making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to live a healthy life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of Dublin encourages all its citizens to pledge : "Choose Life" , Say No To Drugs . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 1988. AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk WHAT IS TRI-VALLEY CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE? TV-CASA 1 . We are a community movement for drug-free youth in the tri-valley. 2 . TV-CASA's mission is to change the current attitudes regarding drug and alcohol abuse through parent network- ing, student education, peers helping peers , and alter- native activities . 3 . TV-CASA Subcommittees are autonomous committees that plan their own activities and may sponsor a community project such as "Toma" or "Red Ribbon Week" . These committees may be a part of a school, church or service club. They may use the TV-CASA logo and attach their group name under the TV-CASA name. Communication goes into and out of the TV-CASA Advisory Council . The problems of drug and alcohol abuse can be turned around if and when communities become involved and "community norms" are changed. For this to happen, people and organizations need to b.e involved in the process , working together, not in isolation or, worse yet, in competition with each other. ***** "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is ***** for good men to do nothing . " Edmund Burke A .PROCLAMATION: COMMUNITY UNIFICATION AGAINST NARCOTIC AND ALCOHOL ABUSE 1988 WHEREAS, over 50,000 people are killed in traffic collisions on our nation's highways, roads and streets every year; and WHEREAS, half of these deaths are caused by alcohol or narcotic use; and WHEREAS, inappropriate use or abuse of alcohol or narcotics may cause physical, emotional, economic, crime, violence, or family problems throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, the City Councils and School Districts of the Tri-Valley and their citizens wish to do everything possible to further protect the community from the tragic results of narcotic and alcohol abuse; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Tri-Valley desire to create a unified atmosphere and social environment strongly against narcotic and alcohol abuse; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Amador/Pleasanton Public Schools proclaim COMMUNITY UNIFICATION AGAINST NARCOTIC AND ALCOHOL ABUSE and urge citizens of all ages, groups, individuals, associations, lodges, fraternal organizations, churches, service clubs, youth groups, schools, businesses, and other local entities to join together in a unified effort towards this important ongoing endeavor; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we support Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance Abuse in their "Red Ribbon Week" October 23-29, 1988, as exemplifying one more way in which we can, collectively, urge our young people to "Choose Life: Say NO to Drugs! " AMADOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASANTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES Do ld Biddle, President Charles Eddinger, Pre dent /i :C .z YC 6" David C. Me ldnd r�, Clerk Earnestine Schneider, Clerk i , ail Fair iel Member Clark Gunson, Member Odanita Haugen r Nancy Hawtrey, Member L.B. Pereira, Member Dr. Bruce Merrill, Member community .%.Against Substance Abuse Council Advisory . IMMUNE w .w U L) Z s oU .�c o� z ¢ 0 0 L� � C s BUSINESS MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS � U The problems of drug and alcohol abuse can be turned around if and when communities become involved and "community rrornss"are changed. For this to happen, people and organizations need to be involved in the process—working togetlier, not in isolation or, worse yet, in competition with each other. We encourage all g rou p s to fors, their own CASA committees - TRI-VA. 4 CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTA. _� ABUSE "Choose Life: Say No To Drugs and Alcohol Abuse" A Valley United A local committee called "Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance .Abuse, " (CASA) is taking a united stand of opposition to the nationwide acceptance of drugs, alcohol, and all other substance abuse. Like other American valleys, the Tri-Valley continues to experience tragic and preventable loss of loved ones cause by substance abuse. Broken families, divorce, crippled or horribly deformed bodies and minds are some of the consequences of narcotic and alcohol abuse by people of all ages. Child abuse, lost productivity and unemployment are other symptoms of this national tragedy. If you will examine any crime statistic, you'll discover that drugs and/or alcohol are involved in the majority of crimes. What can be done to reverse this alarming trend? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. " -. -- Edmund Burke Tri-Valley CASA is taking a stand to end the current vogue of narcotic and alcohol abuse. . A united partnership effort against substance abuse can and will bring the Tri-Valley communities a greater sense of direction toward desired results, unifying us all with a common goal. Just as a yellow ribbon once signified a hope for our hostages in Iran, so too. can a red ribbon signify unity and our commitment to the development of productive and responsible youth. Together we can deliver the strong message to young people, "Choose life: Say no to drugs and alcohol abuse. " Tri-Valley CASA plans to have a Red Ribbon Week, October 23-29, 1988. 1 We hope that parents, business people, students and other local citizens will join us in wearing and/or displaying red ribbons that week. (See enclosed plan of activities. ) Please let us hear from you with your support, and a donation toward this activity. Take a moment to complete and return the form below. Your neighbor, June Jardine, Chairman Tri-Valley CASA 462-7461 or 846-7400 Detach and mail th! 'orm by March 10, 1988, tr Tri-Valley CASA, 36_ Hot Springs Court, Plea: :on, CA 94566 YES! I support the concept of Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance Abuse: Name: Address: Company/Club: City/Zip Daytime Telephone # You may use my name on your list of supporters I would like to receive "Red. Ribbon Week" materials for October 23-29, 1988. Enclosed is my contribution of $. . . . . . . . to cover the cost of materials for my business a local school myself We are hoping that each service club will contribute $100-$500 toward our $5, 000 budget. 3ALS OF TRI-VALLEY CASA 1. To ensure and coordinate Tri-Valley unification against abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other sorts of substances. * Develop logo * Obtain City Council proclamations (Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore) * Provide sample proclamations for other public entities, (corporations, businesses, youth groups, associations, clubs, churches, schools, and lodges) * Distribute Tri-Valley signs: "Choose Life" CASA (Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance. Abuse) logo buttons, bumper stickers and public education material to groups and individuals (Estimated cost: $5, 000) * Obtain media support and publicity * Encourage public and private everyday use and display of logo * Seek out donations towards maintaining the program beyond the initial funding 2. To assist and encourage public education about the devastating results from abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other sorts of substances. * Seek out, become aware, and then give support to the already existing programs by churches, the police departments, clubs, organizations, youth groups, lodges, schools, public and private groups, and agencies. * Use applicable handouts, speakers, films, and programs from inside and outside resources * Assist and educate private and public industry in identifying employees with substance abuse problems and locating available rehabilitation resources 3. To support the continuous efforts of the Tri-Valley police agencies * Strive for stricter enforcement and prosecution by local police, and California Highway Patrol, for drug and alcohol offenders, when driving under the influence of these deadly substances * Utilize fedei , state, county, and val] law enforcement resources for drug enforcement * Encourage the public to share information leading to narcotic arrests or criminal complaints through present Secret Witness program, and through cash rewards 4. To assist and support those agencies, associations, and churches who provide services in drug and alcohol treatment or referral. * Probation and court system * Mental health agencies * The Drug Center * Alcoholics Anonymous * California Highway Patrol * Department of Motor Vehicles * Police departments * Youth and Family Services Programs * Alameda County Family 'Services Agency * Public Health Department * Churches * County Social Services * Child Protection Services f YuU CAN HELP PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance Abuse proposes to assist and empower the community in preventing substance abuse. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS EVERYO,%TS PROBLEM National Alcohol related facts and tragedies: * Over one million Americans suffer crippling and other serious injuries every year in drunk driving accidents. NFITSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Admini- stration. ) * Although teenagers make up only 22030' of the drivers, they comprise 44°0' of the drivers in alcohol-related accidents. Nh-TSA * On an average weekend night, one out of every ten drivers on the road is drun!c. NHTSA * Drunk drivers cause more deaths, injuries and destruction than murderers, robbers, rapists and thieves. 1•LkDD (Mothers against drunk driving) * Aparoximately 55% of fatal crashes involve a driver who has been drinking. NHTSA * Every driver has a 500/0' chance of being in an alcohol-related crash in his/her lifetime. NTHTSA * About 26,000 Americans are killed in drunk driving accidents yearly. NHTSA * Of all drivers who die in a single-car accident, 65°0' of them are drunk. NHTSA * Out of every 2,000 drunk drivers, only one is arrested, and the chance of receiving a serious penalty is mathematically insignificant. NHTSA * Drunk drivers cost society $24 billion each year in court time, probation, lost earnings and other expenses. *LADD * Drunnk. driving is the -1".1 killer of men and women in their teens and early twenties. I-ZADD * Drunk drivers kill 70 Americans every day--that means one person dies ever_: 23 minutes. ML DD * 67% of child beating cases are alcohol-related. JArCS E. ROYCE (Alcohol prob- lems and Alcoholism) * 400% of forcible rape cases are alcohol-related. ROYCE * 38°0' of all- suicides are alcohol-related. ROYCE * In 64°0' of homicide cases, the attackers or victims have been drinking. ROYCE * 51°0' of all felonies are alcohol-related. ROYCE * 50i0' of the alcoholics in America have graduated from college. ROYCE * 28 million adults were raised by alcoholics. MCCALLS 1984 * The children of alcoholics are FOUR, times more likely to become alcoholics than those who are not raised in alcoholic homes. McCALLS 1984 * 700,000 American teenagers have serious drinking ; _roblems ROYCE * Three out of every ten junior high school students can be defined as proh_cs: drinkers. NANCY HAYDEN (If Your Child is Drinking) The Frightening Facts of Drug Abuse: • Over 3 million (one-fourth) high school students smoke pot, and almost 1 in 10 smokes it once a week to daily. Among seniors, nearly one-third--almost 1 million--smoke pot; over 355,000 daily or weekly. • There's been an alarming increase in the use of pot in the 6th to 8th gra::es. Over 500,000, or about 6°0', of these children smoke it, and about 20/0', or (continuoj) * (continued) 188,000, of 10 to 13 year olds, or over a half million children, admit to getting drunk at least once a week. * Over 50% of 10 to 13 year olds, or over a half million children, admit to get- ting drunk at least once a week. Among 14- to 18-year-olds, over 1 in 5--more than 22 million teenagers--are drinking from once a week to daily. * Cocaine use is on the rise among high school students; over a half million, or 5 of 14- to 18-year-olds, admit to use of this drug. It has even entered ele- mentary schools. Almost 100,000 (1 00) 6th to 8th graders snort cocaine, and over 35,000 admit that they routinely use it at least once a week. * Pill-popping appears to be the ne,-;ly emerging and affordable "high" of choice. Nearly 121/0 (11 million) of high school kids take "uppers" and three-quarters of a million (600) pop "downers." As for other types of drugs, such as glue sniffing, LSD, or PCP ("angel dust") , almost 1 in .10 (over 1 million) 14- to 18-year- olds has tried them in the past year, and more than 300,000 use them at least once a week. The above was taken from the PRIDE/FAi•1ILY CIRCLE survey of over 200,00 youngsters polled in 21 states, most in the Southeast, which, according to national random-sampling data, is the region in the United States with the lowest rates of drug use. "Therefore," says Thomas Gleaton, Ed.D. , director of the survey, "our findings are most likely to be on the low side. If anything, other regions should expect higher rates of drug use SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS A LOCAL PROBLEIM Illicit Druys;.Seized: ( conservative estimates) Dublin 1986 Pleasanton 1987 Drug Amount Druq Amount Cocaine 0131 grams Cocaine 6 pounds Methemphetamine 102 grams Methamphetamine 2 poun- Marijuana 932 grams Marijuana 4 pounds LSD 145 tablets LSD 700 tablet_ Street Value $85,340.00 Street Value 1367,900.0: CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE wishes to unite this community through increased awareness and education. CONCERTED COLM\M, ITIES HAVE THE PbWER TO MAJKE A CLEA\r A\TD HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. "CHOOSE LIFE° ADULT RESPONSIBILITY: TAKE THE PARENTS PLEDGE A great deal has been said about the responsibilities of our youth, not to use drugs, not to drink, and to drive responsibly. Tri-Valley CASA would like to use the month of May to inform parents of their responsibilities. Below is a list of suggestions for parents trying to raise children in these very difficult times. 1. Be aware that providing alcoholic beverages to minors -- even your own children --is a violation of law. Do not provide alcohol to youth under age 21. 2. Set an example for your children. How can you tell your children not to drink or not to break the law if you over-indulge in alcoholic beverages or drive too fast? Children easily recognize a double standard. 3'. Know your children's friends. Know where your children are and what they are doing. Children who know you insist on this know you care. They are also more likely to avoid alcohol and drug use. 4 . Do not allow your children to attend parties that are not properly supervised, that permit party crashers, or that permit alcohol or drug use. 5. Check with the parents of the youth holding the party, ascertain the time the party will be over, and get a telephone number and address. 6. Be awake or have your children awaken you when they arrive home. 7. Remember, unless your children are at a house party, there is no healthy place for them to be during the "Wee hours of the morning. " Fast-food restaurants or 24-hour convenience stores may be places where hungry drunks and dopers hang out during these hours. 8 . Make your position on drugs and alcohol use clear to your children. 9. Let your children know they can call you at any time and that you will give them a ride home. They may be stranded where there is no sober person they know and trust to bring them home. 10. Establish consequences for violation of family rules and be sure to follow up. The discipline you enforce should be reasonable and "match" the violations. Children must know you mean business. Parents' Pledge - ge 2 11. Trust your children, but let them know that trust is confirmed by good behavior. 12. If you host a party for your children: * Send written invitations that include the location; telephone number, the type of function; the hours, and a statement that parents should call for the children promptly (for those under driving age) . * Do not permit party crashers. * Advise guests when they leave they cannot return. This prevents drinking and using drugs in cars and other places. * If a guest violates your rules call his/her parents. Have them respond by picking up the youth. * If drugs or alcohol are found, call the police. 13 . Educate yourselves for telltale signs of substance abuse. A change in friends or school grades, pre-occupation with "heavy metal" music, depression -- these may be indications of drug and or alcohol use. 14. If a problem has been identified, please seek help. There are people and organizations that have the knowledge and resources to assist you. 15. Promote activities like sports, youth groups, hobbies, community and church activities. These kinds of activities tend to build self-esteem; thereby leaving your children less likely to get into substance abuse. Thank you, Tri-Valley CASA June Jardine, Chairman Parents' Pledge: I/we will do my/our best to support the suggestions listed above, as my part in the Citizens' Against Substance Abuse campaign. Date signed: (Consider posting this inside a kitchen cabinet door as a reminder for the family. ) �/ JJ px- PARENTPLEDGE ` 1 agree to discuss and develop a clear position about alcohol and other .. :. drug use with my children. y I will set an example that can be-followed by my children and will"not ­..,confuse thern with double standards.•:•.-ti». Unless thetre is-a responsible adult prdsent,.I will-not permit parties or' rx gatherings in my home. When parties or gatherings are hosted in my home, I will not serve or permit youth under legal drinking age to drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. I will communicate with other parents regarding our children's >.. activities. Signature Signature ' MR: Youth - $5 Senior Citizen-$10 Individual -$15 Organization - $25 Sponsor- $l00 or more Patron-$1000 'game or Group Contact (if group) Phone Address City Zip Reproduce these pledge curd. to use zn your own pledge urine .r--------------- ----i----- �_------ I I 'j st sea n® I St Say no j u I I PLEDGE CARD I PLEDGE CARD I I I I I I pledge to lead a I 1 pledge to lead a I I drug-free life. l «ant to be i drug-free life. I want to be I healthy and happy. healthy and happy. V I 1 'Ail] saNT No to harmful drugs. I 1 Ail] say o to harmful drugs. I 1 ) 'Aill heln my friends say Igo. ) «ill help my friends say No. � I I pledge to stand up for I ) pledge to stand up for I what I know is 4t. what I know is right. I I Nan* I Na-.)-. Address I Address I city state—z I d Ctry S;ate Zo I I �gra:u�e I –, SKj�a:L c Deposit at collection sites at participating stores or mail to: I Deposit at collection sites at participating stores or mail to: 1 Nancy Reagan.The Just Say No Foundation Nancy Reagan,The Just Say No Foundation P.O.Box 96462 - Wi-shfngton,D.C.20090-6462 1 P.O.Box 96462 -Washington,D.C.20090-6462 I Address all other Just Say No Foundation correspondence to: I Address all other Just Say No Foundation correspondence to: I 1777 No.California Blvd., 200 Walnut Creek,CA 94596— � 1777 No_California Blvd.,Suite 200_Walnut Creek.CA 94596 East saw no � I PLEDGE CARD I PLEDGE CARD I I •� i I pledge to lead a i I pledge to lead a I : drug free life. 1 Nzant to be drug-free life. 1 giant to be I healthy and happy. I healthy and happy. I I 1 Nyill say No to harmful drugs. 1 1 „ill say No to harmful drugs. I 1 NNill help my friends say too. I I Neill help my friends say No. I P I I pledge to stand up for I I pledge to stand up for a What I know is right. What I know is right. I 1 IName Name I IA66res<- I Adc:ess I City State Zp-- I CI) State Zc 1 I I � I signature 55,a;ure I IDeposit at collection sites at participating stores or mail to: I Deposit at collection sites at participating stores or mail to: I Nancy Reagan,The Just Say No Foundation I ?Fancy Reagan,The Just Say No Foundation I P.O.Box 96462 -Washington',D.C.20090-6462 P.O.Box 96462 •Washington,D.C.20090-6462 Address all other,lust Say No Foundation correspondence to: I Address all other,lust Say No Foundation corresponaence to: 1777 No.California Blvd.,Suite 200 -Walnut Creek,CA 94596 1777 No.California Blvd.,Suite 200 - Walnut Creek,CA 9,596 � L TRI-VALLL_ CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANC ,BUSE • California's Red Ribbon Campaign Dear Parents, Principals, Parent/Faculty Club Presidents: Tri-Valley CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (TV CASA) , along with the State of California, invites you to participate in "RED RIBBON WEEK". TV CASA is a grass roots parent/community movement, working together with CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG FREE YOUTH (CADFY) on a state level and the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS for DRUG FREE YOUTH (NFP) on a national level to change the norms of our community so that being DRUG FREE will become the acceptable standard. During the week of April 24-May 1, 1988, red ribbons will be worn and displayed throughout the valley to signify a united stand against illegal use of alcohol and drugs by our youth. Just as a yellow ribbon signified a hope for our hostages in Iran, so too can a red ribbon signify our commitment to the development of productive and responsible youth. We ask your school to plan some of these activities for April 24-May 1st. * Have each child, teacher, and parent wear a red ribbon* * Display a red ribbon on parents' * doors and on the school site * Send home TV CASA Parent Pledge* so parents can join TV CASA * Have a poster and essay contest with a "Choose Life - Say No to Drugs! " theme * Release red helium balloons* with "Choose Life - Say No to Drugs!" messages * Hold drug prevention assemblies * Form "It's OK Not to Drink" clubs at the junior and senior high levels We encourage you to read the enclosed article on Red Ribbon Week 1988 for information so that you are prepared for the TV CASA events this spring. We hope that these materials are of help to you and that you will choose the ideas that are best suited to your needs. The purpose of "RED RIBBON WEEK" is to demonstrate our commitment to a drug-free youth by uniting communities in their efforts to eliminate the demand for drugs. When it comes to the use of illegal substances, if you are an adult the Red Ribbon will signify Not Our Children. To our youth the Red Ribbon will signify Not Me Or My Friends. Together, the Red Ribbon will signify Not Our Family, Not Our Community, Not Our State, Not Our Country. Join the thousands of other Californians who will be wearing red ribbons and involving their businesses, schools, clubs, sport teams, and other groups in this symbolic way of saying No to Drugs! Our slogan is "Choose Life - Say No To Drugs! " Won't you join with us and other Tri-Valley schools in this week of community action? Please take a moment to complete the enclosed form. Thank you. Sincerely, June Jardine, TV CASA Chairman 462-7461 *Materials will be provided at no charge to your students. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Complete and return by March 10, 1988, to Tri-Valley Citizens Against Substance Abuse, 3894 Hot Springs Court, Pleasanton, CA YES! Our school/club would like to participate in "Red Ribbon Week" April 24-May 2, 1988. Please send us (#) red ribbon badges (#) red ribbons for doors/trees M "Parents' Pledge" forms M "Choose Life: Say NO to Drugs! " red balloons (suitable for helium) (#) Information on materials available (films, speakers, brochures) about prevention of substance abuse. Name of school/club Address Contact person: Title: Daytime telephone