About Students Against Destructive Decisions
For more than 20 years, SADD has been committed to empowering young people to lead education and prevention initiatives within their schools and communities. Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, SADD has grown to become the nation’s dominant peer-to-peer youth prevention organization with thousands of chapters in high schools. In 1997, in response to request from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name, and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions. SADD continues to endorse a firm “no use” message related to use of alcohol and other drugs. With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse impaired driving, violence and suicide.
SADD’s unique approach involves young people delivering education and prevention messages to their peers through school-and community-wide activities and campaigns responsive to the needs of their particular locations. Projects may include peer-led classes and theme-focused forums, teen workshops, conferences and rallies, prevention education and leadership training, and awareness-raising activities and legislative work. Independent studies have shown that students in schools with an established SADD chapter are more and informed about the risks of underage drinking, other drug use and impaired driving. Students in schools with a SADD chapter are also more likely to hold attitudes reflecting positive reasons not to use alcohol.
The 2010 Youth and Young Adult Leadership Conference will be held on September 10-11, 2010 at Lake Lanier. Click for details....
Grayson High School Students SADD Chapter in the News
Creekside High School's SADD Chapter interviewed by Channel 11 Atlanta promoting "The Great Hang Up" (No texting , talking, or emailing while driving).
2010 SADD Application eGOHS Training Procedures
(Power Point Presentation)
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Photos from 2009 Glynn Academy Ghost Out
The Driving Skills for Life Safety Fair was held on April 25, 2009 at Gwinnett Arena. Click on the image above for photos from the event!
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