Red Ribbon Week

What is Red Ribbon Week? Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31, a time to get involved in the fight against drugs and bullying. This week-long campaign is celebrated in schools nationwide and provides an opportunity for parents, students, and concerned individuals to take a stand against the violence and drug dependency that can wreak havoc on communities and futures alike. The History of the Red Ribbon Campaign Red Ribbon Week began with the nonprofit organization National Family Partnership (NFP) as a result of the tragic murder of an undercover narcotics officer. In 1985, DEA agent Enrique Camarena was tortured to death by the drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. Angered by this loss, parents and youth began wearing red ribbons to represent their commitment to creating safer communities free from violence and drugs. Individuals began forming coalitions, adopting the red ribbon as a symbol for drug and violence awareness and Camarena as the catalyst for change. In 1988, NFP sponsored the first official National Red Ribbon Celebration. For more than thirty years since its institution, Red Ribbon Week has helped spread drug and violence awareness to millions of people via educational tools and promotional items. The celebration is observed primarily in schools, where its message passes to those who need it most: the youths that will shape our future. Why Is Anti-Bullying, Anti-Drug Education Important? Bullying and substance abuse are two of the biggest problems faci...
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