Kids, Drugs, Violence And Drug Enforcement Educational Video

Kids, Drugs and Violence Educational Video; Drug Enforcement at the Crossroads of America; "Kids, Drugs & Violence"; Sponsors: This program is sponsored by the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), with the extended technical support of the Satellite Education Network Ft. Lee, VA. Target Audience Statement: This program is for law enforcement officers, school resource officers, parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about the risks associated with how drugs influence kids and violence. After watching, viewers will be able to better understand the many dangers associated with drug use among kids and in schools. This program is also suitable for public access television distribution. Program Summary & Objectives: Juvenile crime will always be a challenge that law enforcement, schools and our communities face. But there is an emerging face to one particular crime that is getting younger; that of drug dealing. A rising number of kids are selling dope on the streets, in our neighborhoods and in our schools. And there is one thing that goes hand-in-hand with drugs - crime, violent crime. Learn how juveniles are recruited to sell drugs. Learn why adults are recruiting kids to sell drugs. Learn how to tell in your child is becoming involved in gang or drug activity. Hear how a straight A student got hooked on heroin in high school. Learn what can be done to solve the problem. Learn how School Resource Officers can be an invaluable tool in combating drug abuse in schools. Program Panelists: Sgt. Harold Rochon, a veteran of the Detroit Police Department, an expert trainer on gangs, and author of "Terrorists in Designer Jeans," will show you just how serious and dangerous the rising rate of juvenile drug dealers is creating in our communities. He will also discuss effective strategies for identifying the problem, fighting it, and preventing it from spreading. Public domain video.