Anti-Gang Program for 5th Graders

Montgomery County Police officers at the 5th District station are developing an anti-gang program for Germantown fifth-graders.

Capt. Thomas Didone, commander of the 5th District station, said his citizen’s advisory board came up with the idea during its January meeting.

If elementary school principals and the school system endorse it, the program would start at the beginning of [...]

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Time Dollar Youth Court

Very few inner city neighborhoods have organizations that are trying to deter youth away from facing imprisonment. We have youth today that have no guidance, no self esteem, and don’t know how to make positive decisions for themselves. Time Dollar Youth Court, Inc of DC offers first time non violent youth offenders a pre petition diversion program, [...]

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A&E Classroom Feature: A Question of Life or Meth

Over the past several decades, crystal methamphetamine abuse has major social concern nationwide. In this evocative documentary, A&E captures the intensity of this drug and its severe consequences for those who become addicted and their loved ones. Focusing on the stories of individuals who have succumbed to meth addiction, A Question of Life or Meth takes [...]

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Time to Talk

Time to Talk is a national campaign designed by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America to empower families to live healthy drug-free lives. It is a surprise to many parents that they are the most powerful influence in a child’s life greater than peers, popular music, television, celebrities, and the media! Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s [...]

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Words That Help fighting Couples

Couples who consistently refer to themselves as “we” may get on the nerves of singletons everywhere, but spouses who use this “couple-focused” language may fare better during conflicts than those who don’t, according to a study announced this week.

The study found that using personal pronouns, such as “we,” “our” and “us,” when talking about a conflict [...]

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