DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program
The DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by engaging in anti-drug activities in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The purpose of the Patch Program is to empower young people to engage with their community through drug-free activities and strengthen their anti-drug beliefs.
DEA will award a Red Ribbon Patch and Certificate of Participation to qualifying Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts (while supplies last)! Check out the Scout Leader Toolkit below for items you'll need to complete the program.
What are the dates of the program?
• July 1 - November 30
• Activities must be completed by November 30 and Activity Reports must be submitted by December 7.
How many patches can our Scout Troop or Unit receive?
• Patches are mailed out on a first come, first serve bases
• 1 patch per scout, per program year.
• Patches are not distributed based on the number of events/activities a scout participates in.
• Due to the limited number of patches available, make sure to submit your Activity Report as soon as all program requirements have been completed.
Who can participate in the program?
All Boy and Girl Scouts are eligible to participate.
What are the patch requirements?
• Each Scout/Troop or unit must coordinate a Red Ribbon Week activity within your local community or school.
• Activities and events must be coordinated during the program dates (July 1 – November 30) of the current year.
• Each Scout must attend or participate in a drug prevention education session.
• Each Scout must take the DEA Drug Free Pledge.
• The Scout leader must complete and submit the online “Activity Report” upon completion of all program requirements.
The Drug-Free Youth Coalition assists to coordinating Red Ribbon activities and leverages resources to assist troops to meet the requirements to earn the DEA Red Ribbon Week Patch.
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