Bluff drug campaign urges scholars to ‘just say no’
Parents can influence their children’s decisions about banned substances during the senior primary phase
A DRUG awareness campaign hosted by Brighton Beach SAPS throughout October worked to encourage children to stay away from bad habits including underage smoking, drugs and drinking.
The project dubbed ‘Safer schools – emoji: Just say no’ was researched and developed by communication officer, Capt Louise Le Roux who created brochure and teaching aids to highlight substance abuse at local senior primary schools.
She did not limit the teaching to the pupils but also shared advice with parents, guardians and caregivers.
“Parents can influence their children’s decisions about banned substances during the senior primary phase, as this is when children tend to be excited to learn about new things and facts, and become more inquisitive. Encourage open discussions about banned substances, their long and short-term effects, consequences and health implications for the body and mind. Be open and honest with them and teach your child to say no to peer pressure, and discuss the importance of thinking and acting as an individual,” she said.
Two static displays held at the Bluff Hillside Mall allowed for 750 ‘just say no!’ brochures to be distributed to locals and visitors. “An additional 1,000 brochures were distributed at the Pine Road bridge in Clairwood on Thursday, 2 November at 6.30am to early morning pedestrians and commuters. Crime talks at schools will continue after the exams,” she added.
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Brighton Beach management thanks the governing bodies and principals of the schools for affording the police officers an opportunity to host the roadshow. Hillside Mall is also thanked for providing a platform for the static displays. “Avril Fabré and Brighton Beach sector commander W/O JJ Sonnekus are thanked for their operational involvement at the static displays and at the Pine Road bridge,” added Capt Le Roux.
Capt Le Roux is also acknowledged for managing and facilitating the bilingual presentations and displays.
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