GOALS

1. To motivate America’s youth to reject illegal drugs and substance abuse.
   The specific objectives employed to reach this goal are first, to enhance resiliency to drug abuse and related criminal behaviors by building lifeskills, values and ethics, respect for authority, family involvement, mentor relationships and community attachments. The second objective is to provide alternative activities and opportunities for law-abiding, drug-free behaviors. The third objective is to address underlying precursors of drug abuse and delinquency. And the fourth objective is to provide education and job skills training.
2. To increase the safety of America’s citizens by substantially reducing drug-related crime and violence.
   Objectives characterizing this goal include the engagement of youth in constructive activities that preclude drug-taking and delinquent behaviors, involvement in programs with law enforcement, and local government and community leader participation to instill respect for authority and the law. Objectives also include an increase in community involvement in youth activities to reduce the fear of victimization and increase awareness of services being offered involving at-risk juveniles.
3. To reduce health, welfare and crime costs resulting from illegal drug use.
   Objectives here include the use of effective outreach and referrals that target at-risk juveniles to access needed community resources, the diversion of youths from the criminal justice system into programs that address underlying precursors of drug abuse and related criminal behaviors and the provision of incentives to encourage communities to create and make available resources for their youth.