Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does DEAL.org stand for?
How old is DEAL.org?
How can DEAL.org help me?
Is DEAL.org part of the RCMP?
What do you mean by “youth”?
Who actually creates the content for the website?
How is DEAL.org funded?
Can I add an initiative from my community to your database?
How can I join the national Youth Advisory Committee?
How can I get involved with DEAL.org?
Answers
What does DEAL.org stand for?
Originally, DEAL stood for Drug Education Awareness for Life. Since DEAL.org is so much more than that now, the acronym now stands for Delivering Education and Awareness for Life.
How old is DEAL.org?
DEAL.org was started back in 1997.
How can DEAL.org help me?
It depends who you are! If you are a youth between the age of 12 and 18, we offer many fact sheets on issues that you may be dealing with in your life. We also profile great initiatives your peers across Canada are involved in! And last but not least, our blog can keep you updated on youth and crime prevention initiatives from across Canada! If you have any ideas or suggestions for information you would like to see on the site, please email us at: deal-choix@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Is DEAL.org part of the RCMP?
We sure are! DEAL.org is operated by the Youth Engagement Section of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and is part of the National Youth Services branch of the RCMP’s National Crime Prevention Services.
What do you mean by “youth”?
The definition of youth is different for every organization. At DEAL.org, we consider youth to be young people between 12 and 30 years of age (TakingITGlobal).
Who actually creates the content for the website?
Our staff members create the content for the website; they are all under the age of 30. The majority of our writers are students in university or college. We also accept ideas for new blog posts from youth across Canada.
How is DEAL.org funded?
Youth are a strategic priority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. DEAL.org is funded through National Youth Services, a branch of the RCMP’s National Crime Prevention Services. Additional funding support comes from the RCMP Foundation.
Can I add an initiative from my community to your database?
You sure can! Just fill out this application and submit it to us!
By fax: 1-613-825-0885
By mail:
DEAL.org Youth Advisory Committee
73 Leikin Drive
Building M3, 3rd floor, suite 202
Mailstop #8
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R2
If you have any questions or want more information, you can contact DEAL.org at deal-choix@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
How can I join the national Youth Advisory Committee?
It’s simple! You’re eligible to join if you are between the ages of 14 and 18, and all you have to do is download and fill out the application form. Then, have a teacher, principal or guidance counselor complete the reference form (or if you’re not in school, ask an adult in the community who knows you to fill it out). The last step is to send the forms to us.
By fax: 1-613-825-0885
By mail:
DEAL.org Youth Advisory Committee
73 Leikin Drive
Building M3, 3rd floor, suite 202
Mailstop #8
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R2
If you have any questions or want more information, you can contactthe DEAL.org program by e-mail (deal-choix@rcmp-grc.gc.ca).
How can I get involved with DEAL.org?
There are many ways you can get involved with DEAL.org!
1. Join our national Youth Advisory Committee and tell us what you really think about issues you face in your community and daily life.
2. Suggest an idea for our blog by emailing us about any great youth or crime prevention activities or initiatives going on in your community. Also, feel free to comment on any of our blog posts.
3. Email us if you have any ideas or suggestions! We can be reached at deal-choix@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.