This Thursday, October 30th, Assemblyman Jeff Gorell will be working with the Thousand Oaks Police Department to host Youth Safety Night at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm.

Youth Safety Night will include various information and services available. Fire safety materials will be available, as well as certificates honoring those who pledge to remain drug free in recognition of "Red Ribbon Week". The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be fingerprinting children to help parents maintain a record of their child’s identity.

What: Youth Safety Night at The Oaks Mall

When: Thursday, October 30, 2014
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Who: Assemblyman Jeff Gorell
Thousand Oaks Police Department

Where: 350 W Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ZMmDH

Youth Safety Night is a part of Red Ribbon Week, one of the oldest and largest drug prevention programs in the nation. Red Ribbon Week was founded in 1985 after the tragic death of undercover DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who was murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico. In the wake of his death, family and friends gathered together and wore red ribbons to honor his memory and to spread the message that we must work together to put a stop to drug use in the United States.

Over the past 29 years, Red Ribbon Week has succeeded in bringing awareness to drug abuse and prevention – especially in children. But there is still more work to be done. This is why the California State Assembly joined together to pass Assembly Concurrent Resolution 175 which recognizes Red Ribbon Week and stresses the importance of engaging youth with the mission of building drug-free communities.