The purpose of the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program is to reduce youth tobacco use by helping young people make healthful tobacco-related decisions through tobacco-specific educational instruction and activities that build knowledge as well as social skills and youth development assets. Collaboration with community-based tobacco control programs is an integral part of program planning. The school, parents, and the larger community must be involved in the program so that students will be aware of a cohesive effort and concern for their health and consequently, their ability to succeed in school. 

Riverside County Office of Education receives TUPE funding to support its efforts to provide technical assistance and leadership to school districts within the county. 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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Provide technical assistance and support to districts writing TUPE grants for grades 6-12. 

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Offer workshops for students and staff in tobacco prevention and advocacy, aiming to encourage participation in schools and community prevention efforts.

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Research science-based tobacco prevention curricula and offer training in select programs.

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Provide certification of district compliance with tobacco-free requirements.

TECC - A great place to create and edit tobacco free products 

Tobacco Cessation – Riverside County Department of Public Health 

Kick It California - A free tobacco cessation program to help Californians quit smoking 

YVAPE - A free educational program with phone coaching support for students who have been caught vaping at school 

Triangulum Information Sheet 

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