MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL/LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP
Teen Guide
for Parents
The Marin County School/Law Enforcement Partnership is a committee representing Education, Law Enforcement, Probation, Health and Human Services, Community-Based Agencies, the District Attorney’s Office and the PTA. Over the past three years the Marin County School/Law Enforcement Partnership has promoted and provided programs and activities designed to support safe and drug free schools and communities for all Marin County students and their families.
The Marin County School/Law Enforcement Partnership encourages students and parents to commit to making each year a safe, productive and memorable year. With this in mind, we are encouraging students and parents to take a few minutes to review, discuss and reflect on the following information supported and endorsed by all Marin County schools and law enforcement agencies.
| Local law enforcement will follow through
with enforcement at non-school sponsored events or at private parties in the community. We
encourage parents to always know the destination of their children. Parents should not
allow underage alcohol consumption in their home or knowingly ignore it in someone
else’s home. Adults can be held liable under laws intended to guard against underage
drinking by teens. |
| It is the goal, intent and commitment of all Marin County
schools and law enforcement agencies to support and provide safe and drug free
school-sponsored events. |
| Alcohol and other drug use will not be tolerated at
school-related events. Students can and will receive school consequences such as
suspension and/or expulsion for such behavior, as well as possible criminal prosecution. |
| It is crucial for parents to support alcohol-free
activities. Many teens will say, "Everyone else is able to do it, why not me?"
However, parents must understand that illegal and unsafe behavior is not a necessary part
of adolescence. Parents should know the parents of their children’s friends and get
involved in planning safe and drug free activities with their children. Parents can
volunteer to participate in school activities or events. |
| Each of our middle schools and high schools offers substance
abuse prevention counseling and collaborate with law enforcement and probation to provide
support for students to stay clean and sober. |
| All Marin County high schools and law enforcement agencies are cooperating and collaborating with local hoteliers on a countywide calendar of "special" school activities to restrict hotel usage by underage guests. Marin County hotels do not solicit or desire patronage by high school students after dances or special events. Parents that reserve rooms for their children’s use may be held liable for any damage sustained by the hotel and for the cost of law enforcement response. |
While the information being presented in this guide is directed to high school students, please be aware middle school is also an important time for parents to discuss safe and healthy behaviors. Please join us to help all our kids have a safe and exciting school year.
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