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Highway Safety ProgramHighway Safety ProgramVolunteers of America, Dakotas
Program Mission Statement
PartnerPartner with communitycommunity prevention specialistsspecialists in the form of education and assistance to ultimately reduce the number of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities occurring on South Dakotas roadways.
Works primarily with young adults aged 14 – 28.
Designed to assist prevention specialists, school personnel, and community safety programs/groups.
Available Resources
Brochures Pamphlets Posters Videos Curricula Presentations Campaign Support Coalition Support
Trainings and Presentations
IMPROV 2006
Improvisational Training
National Guard Training Center in Sioux Falls
Provided materials/assistance to:
Youth 2 Youth Conference
Peer Helper Conference
Community Projects
Sioux Empire Fair Safety Tent–Coalition for a Drug-Free South Dakota
Community Projects
May Mobilization Event at O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
Community Projects
Coalition for a Healthier Community–Madison, SD (Lake County)
Awareness Events to Date
Community Wide Seat Belt Survey
School Based Seat Belt Survey
Website Creation
Logos / Banners Created
Adult Buy-in
Student Buy-in
Community Buy-in – Over 30 Different Sponsors
Magnetic Logos on Fire Dept. Vehicles
School Presentations
Print Media – To Date - All Space Donated
Radio Media – Combination of Paid and Donated Spots
Life Size Silhouettes Brigade / Seat Belt Curricula
Information Booths – Hospital / Farm Show
www.BuckleUpMadisonBuckleUpMadison.org
Valentines Day Seat Belt Display
• “Lonely Hearts” – Place settings represent those who died in car crashes and were not wearing seat belts.
• Display at Madison High & Middle Schools
• Display at St. Thomas Grade School
• Display at a popular restaurant
• Display on a day that might catch people off-guard
Community Projects
DRIVER’SEDGEKNOW YOURSELF. KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Sioux Falls Fair Grounds
Community Projects
The Message is Getting Out
Impacted Communities: > 50
Disseminated Information Pieces: > 20,600
THANK YOU & DRIVE SAFELY!
For FREE materials, please contact your regional Prevention Resource Center:
Highway Safety Program Contact Information:
Volunteers of America, Dakotas Highway Safety Program Attn: Eric Majeres 1309 W. 51st St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 p. 605-339-1199 ext. 301 f. 605-335-5514 Email: [email protected]
Southeastern PRCVolunteers of AmericaAttn: Michelle MajeresPO Box 89306Sioux Falls, SD 57109p. 605-335-6474f. 605-335-5514
Western PRCYouth & Family ServicesAttn: Vonnie AckermanPO Box 2813Rapid City, SD 57709p. 605-342-1593f. 605-342-4899
Northeastern PRCHuman Service AgencyAttn: Shari WirkusPO Box 1030Watertown, SD 57201p. 605-886-0123f. 605-884-3522
