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Read ArticleThe Safe and Sober Impact
In our 16-year quest to prevent substance misuse, we've delivered our Safe and Sober messages to hundreds of thousands of teens throughout Missouri and around the country.
Our goal is to improve the futures for young people, one good decision at a time. Here's how we do it:
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Impacting Students
We mix real-life stories with evidence-based education on the dangers of alcohol, drugs, impaired driving, and related risky behaviors. Our focus on accountability arms them with the tools they need to make healthy choices..
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Supporting Educators
Great content - any way you need it. Every school is unique, and our program is designed for maximum flexibility. Whether presenting to the whole school or a single classroom, our programs are adaptable to any learning situation.
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Helping Parents
From talking points about alcohol and drugs, to recognizing depression or anxiety in teens, our Parent Resources section always features great content. Each tool and article selected addresses specific issues today's parents face.
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Improving Communities
In addition to partnering with traditional public and private school systems, we provide our no-cost resources to other non-profits and community-based organizations that work with at-risk youth.
28.3%
Nationwide decrease in under-21 drunk driving fatalities since 2009.
43%
of polled teachers presented Safe and Sober in their home classroom. Only 19% of schools used an assembly format in 2020-21.
200K
Safe and Sober pledges taken by Missouri students during our 16 years.
100%
of surveyed teachers would recommend Safe and Sober to a fellow educator.
Insights
Educators make Safe and Sober happen in our schools, and we couldn't do this without them.
For budget-strapped schools battling substance misuse, keeping kids on-track is an all-hands-on-deck effort. Our school contacts include teachers, counselors, principals, coaches, and resource officers. We're proud to support every individual that works with students to prevent substance misuse.
Read more about the impact we're having on students.
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