# PROERD drug prevention program in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/proerd-drug-prevention-program-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-27T20:51:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Drug and Violence Resistance Educational Program (PROERD) has been conducting graduation ceremonies and educational activities across various Brazilian municipalities to promote drug and violence prevention among students.

In municipalities such as Anastácio and Campos Novos, ceremonies were held for first and fifth-grade students, focusing on decision-making and prevention. In Campos Novos, the program marked 25 years of local operation. 

Further activities have been reported in Andradina and Marechal Cândido Rondon. These sessions, led by military police, emphasize topics including self-esteem, empathy, and self-control. These initiatives often involve partnerships between local governments, schools, families, and private sponsors to strengthen public security and community education.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: PROERD program conducts drug prevention education in Brazil

The PROERD program is conducting drug and violence prevention classes for 5th-grade students in Andradina and Marechal Cândido Rondon, involving local authorities and community sponsors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/proerd-program-conducts-drug-prevention-education-in-brazil

### 2026-08-21: PROERD graduation ceremonies held in Anastácio and Campos Novos

Students in Anastácio and Campos Novos, Brazil, recently graduated from PROERD, a program focused on drug and violence prevention through partnerships between schools and the Military Police.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/proerd-graduation-ceremonies-held-in-anastcio-and-campos-novos

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