Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC) unites 20 community organizations, including nonprofit agencies, law enforcement, schools, health agencies, concerned citizens and local government, to reduce: adolescent alcohol and other drug use teen pregnancy delinquency school dropout rates violence in the communityCACTC's prevention initiatives include: PRIDE Survey: annual youth survey to assess community risk and protective factors related to teen pregnancy, substance abuse, violence, juvenile delinquency and dropping out of school. environmental strategies: Cortland, and Homer have passed the "Social Host Ordinance," which holds the adult host responsible for underage drinking parties. Other municipalities are exploring passing the ordinance. CACTC works with local law enforcement to expand party patrols. Majority Rules Campaign: with SUNY Cortland, developed a social norming campaign to combat misconceptions that every student drinks, provide facts about students' drinking behavior and supply information on drinking responsibly. Safe Host Pledge: a campaign to support and educate parents and children on substance and alcohol use and abuse. The non-legally binding pledge states there will be no underage use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs in the home or on the property. JumpStart 10 Youth Conference: conference with speakers from the community to help guide Cortland County 10th graders in making decisions about their futures. Cortland County Youth of the Year: honors students exhibiting leadership, service, resilience and significant contributions in community and school involvement, character and personal accomplishments. The Real Truth: distributes information to parents about youth drug and alcohol use. Youth Mini Grant Cash 4 Change: mini grant program helps young leaders make a difference by funding projects that work toward positive changes in the community and improving how people live, wor, and play.CACTC's partner, Cortland Prevention Resources, offers Drug Take Back events and expanding to include drug disposal kiosks at Cortland County Sheriff's Department and the Cortland City, Homer and SUNY Cortland Police Departments. For more information, call Cortland Prevention Resources, (607) 756-8970.