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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryTruth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours



Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours

Author: Rebecca Stahler

Planning Unit: Boyd County CES

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: Nutrition and Food Matters And Healthy Family (Community) through Healthy Individuals

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment for Boyd County, the two of the top five needs were: minimizing youth substance abuse and support for substance use addiction prevention/recovery. Boyd County 4-H Adult Council, Boyd County High School, Ashland Independent School and Fairview Independent School partnered to present Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours:

Description: Students will role-play scenarios dealing with various substance abuse-related behaviors. Scenarios will include: possession of prescription drugs, driving under the influence, sniffing, possession of alcohol, drug paraphernalia, and illegal drugs; trafficking, stealing drugs; etc. Depending on the scenario, students will visit appropriate officials and/or agencies to experience the consequences of their behavior.  

Agencies and Officials Involved: District judges, county attorney, Kentucky State Police, city and county law enforcement, coroner, school resource officer, hospital, jailer, court designated worker, Department of Juvenile Justice, board of education, health department, ministers and/or faith based advisors, early intervention/zero tolerance programs, pharmacists, and counseling/treatment providers. 






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Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours

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In the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment for Boyd County, the ... Read More


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