The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), in collaboration with the Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council (OCSAC) Drug Use Is Life Abuse (DUILA) office, partner to raise awareness of substance use by distributing Red Ribbon Week wristbands to all Orange County students and school staff free of cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does my school order wristbands?
Emails are sent to public and charter schools, and letters are sent to private schools in the spring. Orders are collected by the end of July.
When will they arrive?
Wristbands are usually delivered to public and charter schools or available for pickup by private schools during the first few weeks of August.
How can we get wristbands?
If you need wristbands, or need to request more, please contact Ryan Crowdis - rcrowdis@ocde.us.
Are there incentives for students who wear wristbands?
Yes, as a part of the Business Incentive Program, local businesses have partnered with DUILA to offer discounts and incentives for students wearing wristbands during a specified length of time. Follow this link to see the list of Businesses, the incentives they offer, and their guidelines - https://ocsac.org/red-ribbon-campaign/#incentives
Has this program been around for a while?
Wristbands have been purchased by the OCSAC DUILA office and distributed by OCDE for almost 40 years.
