The NECASA School-Based Prevention Video Project
Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse announces the beginning of a new program to highlight the innovative talents of our 7th to 12th Grade school student groups.
Each six month period, NECASA will accept video applications from youth school-based organizations to compete for a $500 prize. The student groups must be from schools in NECASA’s twenty-one town region. This program is designed to:
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Prevent youth substance abuse
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Encourage students to research and educate their peers and parents regarding substance abuse/misuse.
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Recognize areas of need in their school community
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Empower students to address the needs of their school community.
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Bring students together to collaborate in a healthy and supportive peer environment which encourages teamwork, education, creativity and the accomplishment of long term goals and health lifestyles.
Other criteria:
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The video should be no more than 10 minutes in length
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Applications will be accepted from youth school-based organizations including: National Honor Society, Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, 4-H lift, T.O.P.S., Diversity Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, etc.
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The student group is instructed to create an educational video which addresses substance abuse prevention in one the following areas: Tobacco, Prescription Drugs, Alcohol or Marijuana.
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The video must reach as many people as possible within the student organization’s school and parent community.
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The student organization must explain in detail how they would use the $500 prize to benefit their school.
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Prize money cannot be used for food, parties, project graduation, cash rewards or gift cards. The money MUST be used in a way that will benefit the school as a whole.
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There will be two contests per year; one every six months. Those who do not win during the first round may re-submit their project for future consideration.
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Applications are due by December 15, 2011 for the first contest.
9/27/2011
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