Red Ribbon Week

As part of the office’s participation in Red Ribbon Week this year, AUSA Ben Barron spoke to elementary school students at St Andrew Elementary School about the dangers of drug use.  The theme of this year’s events was “Your Future is Key so Stay Drug Free.” Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon campaign has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.

Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.