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Avon Coalition For Every Student
The Power of Youth to Change Policy
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Brief Overview of ACES
Youth Engagement
*Policy
*Public Speaking
*Youth Leadership
*Substance Use Prevention
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6-8th GradeTobacco: Cigarillos, Blunt Wraps (used for marijuana)
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Blunt Wraps/ Cigarillos(Focus groups indicate
product is used for marijuana)
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SolutionsAddressed “Hot Spots”
•Created Public Smoking Laws
•Cleaned Up Playgrounds
•New Signage
•Increased Positive Places for Youth To “Go”
•Mini Grant for Lighting and Security Cameras*
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Before and After Photos(Identified Drug Hot Spot)
Removal of Rocks Behind Middle High School
Identified by youth
Supported by data
Presented to coalition by youth
Police Chief requested Highway Dept to remove
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Contact Information
Amanda DeckerCoalition Coordinator
Avon Coalition for Every Student285 W. Main Street
Avon MA 02322
p. 508.583.4822Email: [email protected]