Combat the Vaping Epidemic Head-On

The Dangers of Vaping

Dangers of Vaping course is available in 3 different offerings: for students, school administrators or parents.

  • Identifying the signs of vaping and the equipment used
  • The types of substances found in vaping products
  • The health risks of vaping
  • The consequences for students vaping in schools
  • The legal consequences for students

“Joe Pangaro and his team are trustworthy and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Integra Services to other districts seeking an unbiased perspective through the lens of a former law enforcement official.”

Student Program: This program is designed for presentation in a school setting, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of vaping, its impact on their health, and the potential consequences of possession, both in terms of school policies and legal implications.

Staff Program: This program is designed to educate staff on the significant risks associated with vaping, emphasizing that it is not safe alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, Many staff members may be unware of the physical dangers of vape devices, including the risk of explosions, fires, and serious health consequences. Additionally, the program highlights the importance of enforcing a zero-tolerance policy to maintain a safe school environment. This training is suitable for inclusion in teacher in-service programs.

Parent Program: This program is designed to educate parents and guardians, similar to staff version, on the risks associated with vaping. Many parents may believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes; however this program provides critical information on both the health and physical dangers of vaping. It also outlines the potential consequences students may face for possessing or using vape products in school. This presentation is well-suited for PTA meetings or other parent-focused gatherings.

Developing Policy

Developing Policy course will help school district leadership create a policy on student use or possession of vaping products and paraphernalia. School officials will understand the important elements of a solid policy that will withstand court scrutiny and create a healthy school environment.

  • Define what using and possessing vaping products and paraphernalia covers
  • Define improper and or illegal activities by students
  • Define the school districts investigative response to a report of a student possessing or using a vaping product on school property
  • Define the potential consequences for students possessing or using vaping products or paraphernalia on school property
  • Define how the policy will be made known to student and their parents/guardians
  • Attendees will receive a “model” policy to get started

“We have had several discussions with our staff with regards to your valuable information and what to look for in the schools and the community at large. We here at Ocean County Vocational Technical School appreciate your knowledge.”

Conducting Proper Investigations

Conducting Proper Investigations course walks through how to properly carry out an investigation when a student is discovered vaping in school.

  • Identification and evidence gathering
  • Interview process including de-escalation techniques
  • Address in-house or through law enforcement
  • Aftermath and follow-up; remediation
  • Confidential sources and reporting

"Once again, the training was really terrific. I have already had a few requests for training for more people and hope that we can fit it in our next fiscal year’s budget."

“The Dangers, Health Risks, and Consequences” by Lt. Joseph Pangaro and Dr. Chris Bader can be available for purchase on Amazonas as either a hard copy or e-book.

Amazon Link: The Dangers, Health Risks, and Consequences

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