Middle After-School Prevention Programming (MAPP)

A Program for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, Violence, Dropping Out and Related Problems

Program Components

Program Components
(1) Club HERO
(National Families in Action)

(2) Life Skills Training
(Dr. Gilbert Botvin)

(3) All Stars
(Tanglewood Research)

(4) Components chosen by
Host Agency

(5) Academic Enrichment

(6) Recreation/Arts/Crafts

(7) Community Service Projects
Examples Include:
Visit Sheriff's Office to discuss teen alcohol and drug use in local neighborhoods
Alcohol & Tobacco Billboards & Outlets in local area
Community Food Drives
Community Beautification

(8) Monthly Family Meetings

Program Scheduling

Regular MAPP Sessions are preceded by an Orientation Session and followed by a Graduation Session. Programs can be year-round or occur during the school year.

An ongoing, daily attendance of
15 - 25 students in each after-school session is expected.


For more information on MAPP, contact Dr. Gregg Raduka: graduka(at)livedrugfree.org