Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
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Anti-Vaping Project
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About the Anti-Vaping Project
The Anti-Vaping Project (AVP) is an innovative, arts-integrated program aimed at preventing and ultimately eliminating youth vaping and e-cigarette use. Aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in both Health and the Fine Arts, AVP curriculum is differentiated to uniquely serve middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students and educators. Over the course of (5) lessons (with the option to extend learning through technology integration), students examine the misconceptions and health risks associated with vaping in order to craft original Public Service Announcements that creatively and effectively advocate for healthy lifestyle choices.
Presenter & Pilot Partners
Presented by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in partnership with Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Atlanta and the Alliance Theatre, the Anti-Vaping Project exists squarely at the critical intersection of the performing arts, education, and public health, and is designed to positively impact secondary students, schools, and communities throughout the state.
Research & Evaluation
These shifts suggest that the program may have effectively encouraged thinking and dialogue around vaping… [and the] theater components incorporated in the program also helped to foster curiosity, build confidence, and establish a broader sense of self-expression.
Students
- Decrease in susceptibility to vaping
- Increase in perceived harm of vaping
- Positive change in communicative behaviors
- Positive perception of artistic expression and ability
- Strong endorsement of program relevance
Educators
- Majority believe that this was a valuable professional learning experience
Free Resources
Public Service Announcements
Images illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Video filmed by Draft Horse Productions
Contact Us
Alliance Theatre
Contact Liz Davis, Head of Secondary Curriculum & Partnerships regarding the Anti-Vaping Project
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JF&CS
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