Welcome

Soon you will not see much of DAPC and our logo as we slowly fade out the old and usher in the new. The Council for Developing Postive Youth Culture (DPYC) will focus on creating and sustaining a positive youth culture in the Ellington community. This will be achieved through collaboration among the community, schools and town agencies. We are excited about this new look and mission. Stay tuned...

May 2012 DPYC Parent Newsletter

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The DAPC

The Ellington Drug Abuse Prevention Council (DAPC) is an Ad Hoc committee focused on reducing the abuse of alcohol and other substances by Ellington youth. Two subgroups of the DAPC have been formed; The Parent Connection and Rise Above.

It's Not Worth It!

That is the message from Ellington's DAPC in its most recent campaign to reduce underage drinking. The DAPC is urging residents in our community to understand that anyone who hosts underage drinking parties or gives alcohol to minors may be fined, imprisoned or both. Please Keep Ellington youth safe. Click the logo to learn more about this campaign.

About the DAPC

The DAPC has been coordinating prevention services for the youth of Ellington for more than ten years.

Membership includes key stakeholders in the community, including Ellington Youth Services, Ellington Human Services, Ellington Public Schools, Ellington Recreation Department, Resident State Troopers and student representatives.

The DAPC receives town funds and sponsors fall and spring assemblies at Ellington Middle School and Ellington High School related to positive choices. It also supports efforts of the Peer Advocates at both schools. It also works closely with the Regional Action Council ERASE, Inc. (East of the River Action on Substance Abuse Elimination) on the student survey given every four years to students at Ellington Middle School and Ellington High School. DAPC has also sponsored the Mock Crash at Ellington High School.

In 2006, the DAPC received a three year $255,000 grant for the prevention of underage drinking for which it serves as the coalition. In 2010, the DAPC received a second five-year $325,000 grant to continue their efforts. Since the grants, two subgroups of the DAPC have been formed; The Parent Connection and Rise Above.

The Parent Connection is a group of concerned parents interested in bringing awareness and information of the dangers of underage drinking to the community. Rise Above is a community based student leadership group focused on encouraging positive choices, especially concerning drugs and alcohol, by sponsoring a variety of activities and acting as role models for Ellington's student community. Click on the logos for more information.