RADFORD – The Radford City Police Department is hosting a Hidden in Plain Sight workshop for parents only at the Radford City Recreation Center on Feb. 28, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.
“Hidden in Plain Sight (H.I.P.S), is a community awareness program to educate parents on signs of risky behavior,” the department announced. “The program is a hands-on learning experience that allows parents to experience current trends which could be signs of risky behavior.
“It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors, and more. This is a hands-on learning adventure for parents and guardians only. We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. We include up-to-date statistics and local trends, and School Resource Officers will share the experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life.”
Topics covered include:
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Tobacco (Juuls/Vaping)
- Prescription Drugs
- Sexual Behaviors
- Violence
- Mental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Other Possible Risky Behaviors
To register for the free event, log onto https://forms.gle/XBMHhpV6guSAPPXq9.
Radford News Journal staff report