It is seven years since the
Agency developed this
highly successful initiative
to provide a substance
abuse education package
for parents and carers of
young people. During the
last year 15 Insight events
were held throughout
the county.
Delivered at various venues throughout
County Durham and Darlington, Insight
consists of a two-hour ‘workshop’ style
presentation incorporating a question and
answer session with a panel of
practitioners.
The events are organised by Durham
Agency Against Crime with workshop
presentations from local police, Health
Promotion, the Outthere Project and local
support agencies. All members of the
audience are given a comprehensive pack
containing valuable information and advice
on where to access any support needed.
Insight at 3M
In October 2003, over a two-week period,
five days were dedicated to delivering the
Insight programme at 3M in Aycliffe where
the company ensured that all their staff
were given an opportunity, during working
hours, to learn about the dangers of
alcohol and drug abuse.
Chief Inspector Bob Glass of DAAC
commented “We do a large number of
presentations for schools and
organisations, but 3M is one of the first
companies to allow employees to leave the
factory floor to take part in this way
demonstrating that this is a company that
takes its responsibilities towards health and
wellbeing of its workforce and their families
very seriously. 3M’s should be applauded
for its initiative.”
Since the Insight project began, each
event has been evaluated and our records
show that 100% of all audiences have
found the programme to be valuable.
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