SADD

Despite all the publicity generated against drinking and driving in the past few years, alcohol related traffic fatalities continue to be a major cause of death. Students Against Drinking and Driving was established to reduce this tragic loss of life. It emphasizes positive peer pressure to encourage students to look out for one another. The phrase "friends don't let friends drink and drive" is more than a slogan. Click Here to View the SADD Newsletter

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

SADD is becoming a major force across Canada and there are a number of chapters at schools across Newfoundland and Labrador. Each chapter requires an adult advisor, usually a teacher, but other interested adults are welcome.
Chapters organize and sponsor functions to help change attitudes about drinking and driving. 

Examples of such activities include:
  •     Poster blitzes
  •     Display booths
  •     Floats in community parades
  •     Making public service announcements
  •     Chemical free social activities focusing on fun, not booze
  •     Drama productions
  •     Mock trials
  •     Mock accidents
  •     Red ribbon campaign
  •     And making presentations on SADD to other schools and groups

Members of the SADD chapter at J.M. Olds Collegiate in Twillingate simulated a serious accident in which the car driver was killed. The Summerford Rescue Unit team demonstrated the power of the jaws of life equipment following the exercise by cutting and peeling back the roof of the vehicle. SADD organized the mock disaster to remind people that drinking and driving don't mix.

DRIVING IMPAIRED CAN KILL

If you want to become involved in a positive learning experience, learn how to work on a team, gain organizational skills and make an important community contribution, you may want to become involved in STUDENTS AGAINST DRINKING AND DRIVING.

If you would like to have additional materials on how to start a SADD chapter, please contact the

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador
Regatta Plaza II, 2nd Floor
84-86 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John's, NL
A1A 1W7

Phone: (709) 754-0210
Fax: (709) 754-0010
Email: info@safetyservicesnl.ca

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