Substance Abuse Education & Prevention Program
A full-day program consists of a maximum of five presentations including interactive sessions with the students, administration, faculty, follow-up committee and parents. To start Bob’s program he will talk to students in an assembly setting where adults are welcome. Bob will talk about the “real” world of substance abuse and the many misconceptions. Bob will then invite students to break-off into a focus session that is voluntary and where there are no other adults present. He will ask the students questions and they will ask him questions. Bob will be completely honest with the students and they will be honest with him. Bob’s 25 year career in law enforcement coupled with his 15 years of experience working with students from all over the country have taught Bob the necessary techniques to bring out honesty in kids. They will talk about what the student’s perceptions are regarding drugs and alcohol in their school and community, what they feel are the attitudes of their parents and the school and how they feel about the substance abuse education they are currently receiving. Bob informs the students prior to this session that the generalities of the information gathered will be shared with the faculty, administration and parents and that the names of the students will not be mentioned unless Bob feels that a student is at risk. Students constantly remark that Bob is “honest, blunt and does not preach”. In other words – Bob treats them like adults. The bottom line – kids want to talk.
Based on the information gathered during the focus group, Bob then meets with the faculty, administration and follow-up committee to lay the foundation for a strong prevention program. To complete Bob’s program he meets with the parents for a 1.5 hour presentation in the evening (1 hour presentation with 30 minutes for Q & A).
Bob highly encourages that his program be parent-mandated (for all parents with students in private schools & for all parents with students involved in extra-curricular activities for public schools). It is also crucial that programs such as this be repeated and that the parent education continues on a mandated basis. Bob recommends every 12-18 months.
Follow-up:
Based on Bob’s program and assessment of each school, he will provide a suggested course of action to be implemented within a three- twelve month period. Bob strongly urges each school and community to implement the appropriate follow-up to his program. This follow-up will consist of the steps and scientifically based mandated programs needed to ensure that parents, teachers, administrators and community members continue the education and support so desperately needed by our youth in today’s society.
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Full Day School Program – Potential Agenda
| Venue | Audience | Topic(s) | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly in auditorium | All faculty & students | Drugs/alcohol & effects; Drugs of choice; Dealing with issues | 45-60 min |
| Voluntary Student Q&A (All info shared is confidential as to who said it; but themes & general info is shared with faculty & parents) | Small Group – Students only (no faculty) | Drugs of choice in area; perceptions; issues they face | 30 min |
| Faculty Debrief | Faculty only | Shares general information and themes from students (no names used); discusses ideas of what to do | 30 min |
| Committee Meeting (optional) | All faculty & students | Drugs/alcohol & effects; Drugs of choice; Dealing with issues | 30 min. |
| Parent & Community Member Presentation | Parents of students and applicable community members | Drugs/alcohol & effects; Drugs of choice; Signs to watch for; Dealing with issues | 1.5 hours (60 min presentation; 30 min Q&A) |
| Follow-up; Suggested course of action provided by Bob Stutman following program. | Administration | Where to go from here. Steps and scientifically based mandated programs to implement over 3-12 months. | Will be provided within 2-3 business days following program. |
Reviews
"I have been to several drug prevention seminars, but have never been moved the way I was during your presentation. Your blunt, honest manner really drives home the gravity of this situation."–Katie LaGrone, Senior Reporter ABC 7 News, Fort Myers, FL
"I can't imagine two days going better. We've gotten nothing but rave reviews. Your work with the students, faculty, and parents was really remarkable."–Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D. Principal Marquette University High School
"Bob, I have been at assemblies and faculty meetings for 39 years as a teacher and counselor. I have never seen students, faculty, and parents impacted the way your presentations did that day. You have a gift and your use of it to help others is very special."–John Offerman, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Archbishop Curley High School
"You are an amazing man Bob Stutman and I hope you realize that you are right at the top of my all-time favorite people list. I can't begin to fathom the positive differences you have made in the world and the individual lives you have touched. In my book this is the true measure of a man -not only the mark he leaves on the world, but also the humility he carries himself with. You set the standard for all of us on both these accounts"–Ron Holder, Counselor, Kiel High School
"I really cannot express what a difference Bob’s visit made to our students and to our community. He was the catalyst that brought about the public outcry that made it possible for parents to network and support each other.”–Tiffany Bibaud, SAD Coordinator, Hereford High School
"He has astounding impact. He lives and breathes this. I think that is why he has such an effect."–Parent quote following a presentation in Naples, FL
"Mr. Stutman knows his stuff. He is not only talking about what goes on at other schools, he is talking about what kids are doing at our school."–Quote from high school student at a recent presentation
“This is life changing.”–Quote from high school student at a recent presentation
“He has astounding impact. He lives and breathes this. I think that is why he has such an effect.”–Parent quote following a recent presentation in Naples, FL
