TRIAD of Claiborne sponsored and funded by The Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office provides educational materials to senior citizens (age 50 and above) promoting the prevention or reduction of criminal victimization among them. Videos are available on fraud and con games teaching citizens how to protect themselves against such activities. Seminars are given and videos about personal safety are presented. Home security tips are available. The S.A.L.T (Seniors And Lawmen Together) council works to enforce programs which will benefit senior citizens.

The TRIAD telephoning program, "How Are You Today?" contacts people who live alone or are isolated from others. The program is free and those wishing to participate may apply by calling the Claiborne Parish Sheriffs Office at 927-2011. Daily contacts are made to check on the well-being of those enrolled in the program.

Smoke Detectors For The Elderly Offered through TRIAD - TRIAD of Claiborne wants all seniors age 65 and above, to have a smoke detector. You may also qualify if you're disabled. Having a smoke detector can mean the difference of life or death. Smoke detectors are available without charge. If you don't have a smoke detector, call 927-2011.

COST: All programs are free of charge.

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The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program was started by a group of Los Angeles police officers and schoolteachers that were concerned because kids were taking drugs. These drugs were destroying kids’ lives. The police officers and schoolteachers joined forces and launched D.A.R.E. to teach kids about the dangers of drugs and violence, and how to protect themselves from it.

The police wanted to steer kids away from dangerous drugs and help them make smart choices, like playing sports and starting hobbies instead of using drugs and hanging out on the streets.

D.A.R.E. was born in Los Angeles, California in 1983 and now is taught in all 50 states in the U.S., as well as in 53 countries. All in all, the D.A.R.E. program will reach 50 million children around the world this year alone.

D.A.R.E. Curriculum (PDF Fromat)

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