The CSADD program is a peer mentoring program for sailors ages 18-25 that aims to reinforce a culture of shipmates helping shipmates and prevent destructive behaviors. CSADD chapters discuss topics like responsible drinking, suicide prevention, and off-duty safety in a peer-to-peer format. Chapters are run by the sailors and focus on leadership development and creative outreach programs within their commands.

1. Coalition of Sailors Against
Destructive Decisions (CSADD)
CMDCM(SS/SW) Kevin Staub
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2. The CSADD Creed
Created by CSADD Great Lakes
 We are the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive
Decisions
 We are Sailors helping Sailors
 We are dedicated to making good decisions on and off
duty
 We are responsible for our own actions and the wells
being of our fellow shipmates
 We establish the standard representing a good Sailor
 We will respect ourselves and other at all times
 HOOYAH!

3. What is CSADD?
 CSADD is a program geared at young (18-25 yrs
old) to help reinforce our culture of Shipmates
helping Shipmates destructive behavior and build
leadership skills.
 The program is different because it gives young
sailors the opportunity to help each other through
peer to peer interaction.
 CSADD helps them to tackle everything from
responsible drinking to suicide prevention in a
manner which they can relate to.

4. CSADD Logo Description
Commitment
Courage
Honor CSADD Sailors
Leadership
Peer Influence
Shipmates
Bystander Intervention
On and Off Duty

5. CSADD Programs in Action
 The cornerstone of a CSADD Chapter is discussing
issues that cause Sailors to make the wrong
decisions and discovering new ways to prevent
Sailors from making those decisions.
 Each month CSADD covers a different topic to
training on and to discuss as a group.
 The manner in which the topic is trained is entirely
up to the chapter. CSADD gives chapters the
opportunity to do things their own way and think
of creative ways to tackle the topics.

6. CSADD Programs in Action (Cont.)
 Here are some examples of creative ways chapters
have used for training:
 Creating posters, videos, or commercials for the
monthly topics.
 Arranging alchohol-free liberty activities (movie
night, day-trips, sporting events, etc.).
 Creating Facebook pages to discuss the topics.
 Organizing briefs or information fairs for the
command.

7. CSADD Programs in Action (Cont.)
Here are some examples of posters and events
created by CSADD Great Lakes:

8. Topics Covered by CSADD
 Unplanned Pregnancy  Driving Safety
Prevention  Off-Duty Recreation
 Fleet and Family Support  New Age Drug
Centers Awareness
 Physical Health  Volunteer Outreach
Readiness  Domestic Violence
 Sexual Assault  Great American
Prevention and Smokeout
Awareness
 Drunk and Drugged
 Suicide Awareness Driving

9. Topics Cover by CSADD (Cont.)
 Here is an example of a monthly topic sheet which is posted every month under the “Notes” tab on the
Facebook page. They help give references and resources for monthly training and discussions:

10. Energizing Our Sailors to Lead
 CSADD also gives an opportunity for even the
most junior sailors to lead their peers.
 Because the program is up to them, they can make
it as structured as they please.
 Some chapters have chosen to elect officers and
create bylaws to govern them just like other Navy
associations would.
 Many chapters also hold fund raisers, volunteer
together, and even have their own coins and t-
shirts!

11. Starting a CSADD Chapter
 The first step starting a CSADD chapter is forming
a core group of Sailors (ages 18-25) that are
motivated and want to participate.
 Next select a Advocate to represent the chapter.
This will be the point of contact for the chapter
with the regional chapter.
 Then present the program to a Senior Enlisted
Advisor (CMC, CSC, SEL, etc) to ensure command
concurrence. The SEA will also act as the Sponsor
for the chapter, or delegate it to an E-6 or higher.

12. Starting a CSADD Chapter (Cont.)
 Once an Advocate and Sponsor have been selected
the next step is registering the chapter with the
regional chapter.
 In order to contact your region just send an email
to the program administrator (slide 14) and they will
provide you with the POC for your region.
 After the region has been contacted they will then
add your chapter to their regional chapter roster.
 Once registration with the region is complete the
chapter is officially established.

13. References for CSADD
 OPNAVINST 1500.80 Coalition of Sailors Against
Destructive Decisions Peer Mentoring Program
 NAVADMIN 207/10
 NAVADMIN 379/10
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coalition-of-Sailors-A
 NPC Website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/CSAD

14. Contact Information
 YN1 Justin Griffiths, CSADD Program
Administrator.
Email: justin.griffiths@navy.mil
Phone: (703) 697-3370
 Or post your questions to the CSADD Facebook
page wall.