Safe Homes of North Berkshire
What is Safe
Homes?
Safe Homes of
North Berkshire is a network of parents who pledge that they
1) will be present at their teens' parties and
2) will not allow the illegal use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco by teens in their homes or on their property.
Contact information for parents who sign the pledge -- and close to 800 local parents have so far -- is distributed to participating parents in a North County-wide directory of "Safe Homes." The directory provides a tool for communication and support among parents who are committed to Safe Homes principles.
Why Safe Homes?
Many parents feel
that "they are the only ones" who want a safe, drug- and
alcohol-free environment for their children and feel
uncomfortable talking to other parents and to youth about
their concerns. Research shows that parents who set clear
rules, monitor their teens' activities, and provide a safe
environment greatly lower the risk that their children will
be involved in using alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
Who Should
Join?
All North Berkshire parents/guardians with children in
grades 6-12.
How to join:
1.
Click here to
open
the pledge and print it out.
2. Tell your children that you are joining Safe Homes, and
discuss it with them.
3. Sign and return the pledge form to :
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
85 Main St. Suite 624, North Adams, MA 01247
This project is sponsored by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, and is organized by a working group made up of area parents. An advisory committee of local police, school principals, and other community members will assist in reviewing names for the directory. For more information, please contact Mary Parkman at (413) 663-7588.