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Welcome to the Orange County Department of Education’s Red Ribbon Week Tool Kit!

Red Ribbon Week: October 23 - 31, 2023​

The theme of this year’s National Red Ribbon Week Campaign is, “Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free.”  The Orange County Department of Education has created an online tool kit to support schools ​with youth-led substance use prevention efforts during Red Ribbon Week and throughout the year. Within this tool kit, you will find information on the history of Red Ribbon Week, activity ideas, emerging topics, events and programs, presentations and trainings, additional substance use prevention opportunities, and online resources.​​​​​

Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council Celebrates Red Ribbon Week with Red Wristbands and Partnerships​

​​​​The Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council provides red wristbands to Orange County schools on an annual basis. They have partnered with businesses throughout the county that provide discounts for students who wear the wristband during Red Ribbon Week. Click here for more information.