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The Unified Prevention Coalition (UPC) and this web site are partially funded with a Drug Free Communities Support Program federal grant administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and SAMHSA. UPC is also funded with Student Safety and Wellness Schools and Communities Act funds from the U.S. Department of Education.

Reaching Out: TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM THE REALITIES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE March 15, Centreville HS

Please join Centreville HS Principal Mike Campbell as he leads a panel discussion with youth in recovery, parents affected by their child’s substance abuse, Centreville HS Student Assistant Professional from Alcohol and Drug Services and Centreville Student Resource Officer from Fairfax County Police. Monday, March 15, 2010 Centreville High School Auditorium 7-8:30pm View Flier.
 

"SATURDAY NIGHT in the SUBURBS" March 18: Westfield High School

Please join the Westfield Community Coalition and PTSA for its 6th annual parent program, Saturday Night in the Suburbs, on Thursday, March 18th, 7:00 – 8:30pm, at Westfield High School in the Lecture Hall.  This parent evening provides a dialogue with a panel of Westfield seniors, moderated by Denise Raybon, Fairfax Countywide Prevention Specialist and Youth Survey Coordinator, discussing drugs, alcohol abuse, parties, the internet and communication with parents. For more information, contact Jennifer Campbell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

"Love Doesn't Hurt" April 6, 2010 at 7pm in the Gold Cafeteria

A program devoted to the important issue of teens and dating violence.

Learn the signs and how to find help.   Come hear FCPS counselors, a Robinson social worker, one of our own students who has survived teen dating violence,   a specialist from the Fairfax County Office for Women, and other survivors of domestic violence discuss this important topic. Read more.
 

"Saturday Night in the Suburbs" April 7, 2010 at 7pm in the Russell Theatre Auditorium

This program features a full panel of students, police and counselors who will tell you what is "really" going on in our community every weekend during the school year and every night during vacations.   Find out what the kids in our community are really doing . This program, when held at West Springfield in 2009, was one of the decade's best!  Come and find out the truths of life as a teen. Read more.
 

"The Bong Show" March 24, 2010 at 7pm in Davala Hall

This 2 hour ADULTS ONLY program will be led by Sam Wagner, CSAC from Fairfax County's Alcohol and Drug Services and our own Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  Sam and the Fairfax County Police will discuss various drugs and alcohol in our community and include live examples and the paraphenalia that goes along with them. This night is a must for all parents! Read more.
 

Photos from the 2009 UPC Conference

 

 

View PowerPoint Presentations from the Conference

 
 

Newsflash

Under YOUR Influence is a new resource focusing on empowering parents to influence their teen drivers to drive safely! Visit their web site for more information and pass the link to parents of teen drivers.