Education
PAX
Through our DFC (Drug-Free Communities) grant, we have incorporated PAX (Evidence-based Prevention Across the System of Care) as it is a program of universal evidence-based preventive interventions that provide trauma-informed strategies for all adults who work with children. This program, recommended by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the National Academy of Medicine, has been proven to create positive outcomes. Through implementing the Good Behavior Game, it was found that 96% of educators in Ohio say that PAX is helpful when supporting students with behavioral difficulties and that 7 out of 10 educators reported fewer referrals for detention and suspension when using PAX. From October to December of 2025, PAX through CCPIP reached to 4 local elementary schools (New Carlisle, Catholic Central, Park Layne and Northwestern), reaching over 2,300 students across the county.
Alternative Suspension/Additional Education for Infractions
This is an approach we have utilized across 5 different schools across Clark County and has made a difference with 34 students from elementary to high school. The program provides alternative approaches rather than punishment to keep students in school to encourage success, providing teachable moments to encourage students to make healthier choices while in school instead of out of school suspensions. This can give students better opportunities to learn and reflect going forward.
Marijuana Education Program
This program educates students and educators from grades 5-12 on the impact of Marijuana usage, encouraging students to make informed decisions and healthy choices. In the 2025-2026 school year, CCPIP has reached out to 242 students across Clark County to spread awareness about the harmful effects of marijuana.
Guiding Good Choices
Guiding Good Choices is for all parents of children in grades 4-8 (generally age 9-14) who want to strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk factors associated with teenage drug use. This program is for all families, regardless of race or background, helping families learn skills they can use to reduce these risk factors into their own homes. Prior to participating in a session, 91.67% of 12 families did not have family meetings, although 75% of these families agreed that a family meeting was important for their child’s development. 100% of 20 families who participated agree that it is important to teach refusal skills to children. From the latest session, many participants loved the different activities, prizes and learning experiences. Between 75%-100% of families were very satisfied with program participation and 66.67%-87.5% of families expressed that they were very positive in expressing their confidence in using skills taught in program.