Agree or Disagree?

• Space to move around
• "Agree" and "Disagree" signs
• Statements and answers 

Agree or Disagree

Identify one side of the room as agree and the other as disagree. For each statement the young people should place themselves somewhere along the scale. Discuss their decisions as you go along and use your peer educator answers to help you explain. 

sted adult or the police  

Explain it - Take a note of what happened 

Pull attention away – Distract the person from the situation  

Support Later – Offer help or check in after the situation 

Explain that this is a simple guide to help them remember what to do if they see a situation where they could step in as an active bystander. 

Using drugs occasionally is not harmful.

People who commit violent crimes are often under the influence of drugs.

Peer pressure is a significant factor in trying drugs.

Taking drugs helps to relieve stress and anxiety.

The risks of drug use are exaggerated by adults and the media.

The fear of violence is a major reason why people avoid using or dealing drugs.

Prescription drugs are safer to use than illegal drugs.

Education about drugs in school is effective.

Reducing drug use would lead to a decrease in violent crime.

Young people think differently about drugs than adults.