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This campaign was established in 1993
in the United States and currently has active groups
in over 100 cities around the world. This is primarily
and education programme as education is the most effective
weapon in the war on drugs.
The Drug-Free Marshalls programme is run
wherever youth can be reached and involves interactive
education of youth on the “Truth About Drugs”
through visual and other communication aides. Youth
then describe through an essay, poster or performance
how they can contribute to a drug-free community. They
can then be sworn in as Drug-Free Marshalls and become
part of a DFM club.
Interaction with and involvement of the youth are keys
to the success of this programme.
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“Action
is the only remedy to indifference.
Whenever
and wherever human beings
endure
suffering and humiliation,
take sides.
Neutrality
helps the oppressor, never
the victim.
Silence
encourages the tormentor,
never the tormented.”
Eli
Weisel
1986
Nobel Peace Prize acceptance
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