The following links provide helpful information and resources for youths and their parents, guardians, relatives, and friends about the biggest threats to the safety of our youth: alcohol, drugs, driving, suicide, and personal safety.

Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide, and Other Crises

Link	Content Summary
American Medical Association Facts About Youth and Alcohol	Facts, policies, ala-teen links, other resources.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime	What the United Nations is doing to combat drug trafficking, resources.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse	Treatment and prevention services, resources.
Washington State Department of Health Publication on Teen Suicide	Statistics, how you can help, warning signs, resource links and phone numbers in Washington.
Global Youth Network	GYN Advice, Submit a Problem section covering a range of topics, including relationships, family, crisis, or submit your own question.

Traffic Safety

Link	Content Summary
Bicycle Traffic Laws	Link to the Bicycle Traffic Laws for Washington State.
Washington Traffic Safety Commission	Programs for young drivers.
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Resource Links	Teen driver information, motorcycle helmets, winter driving tips, sentencing grid for DUI offenses, bicycles, pedestrians, and school zone safety, and more.
Safe Teen Driving	Coaching the young driver
National Safety Council Teen Driver	Hard truths, statistics, and how to reduce risk.
Washington State Booster Seat Coalition	Booster seat regulations and resources.

Internet Safety

Link	Content Summary
SafeKids.com	Safety advice and tools

Explorer Program

Link	Content Summary
Explorer Program Flyer and Patch Donation	This is a program run by the Montesano Police Department. Contact information is in the flyer at left.