Activism Ideas

Need some help brainstorming ideas on how to get involved? The possibilities are endless!!! But here are just a few ideas on how to get started—

Your participation on ANY LEVEL can change you and your community for the better!!

Information
These are examples of projects you can do to get your message to the public:

• Fair-Type Displays
• Literature Distribution
• Newspaper Articles
• Public Service Announcements
• Billboards

Environmental Change
Change the system! Work to change the community norms, availability and regulations that make ATOD a problem in your community:

• Letters to the Editor
• Visit Your Legislator
• Conduct a Needs Assessment in Your Community
• Enforcement of Existing Laws
• Lobbying for New or Changed Laws
• Organizational Policy Development
• Interagency Collaboration
• Get on the Board of a Local Organization

Personal Development
Develop your own skills and help to equip your peers to make wise choices:

• Attitude Awareness
• Decision-Making
• Interpersonal Skills (Relationships with other people)
• Stress Management
• Peer Mediation
• Tutoring/Mentoring

Alternatives
Provide opportunities for alternative activities in your community:

• Plan a Retreat
• Plan a Drug-Free Event (Tailgate Party, Community Dance, Concerts, etc.)
• Work With Special Event Weeks (Red Ribbon Week, Prom Week, etc.)
• Look for Volunteer Activities
• Vocational Training
• Music, Arts, Crafts
• Physical Fitness and Sports
• Alternative Spring Break Activities