The Drug-Free Marshals of Los Angeles celebrated their 14th anniversary with a visit to the after school program at Roy Campanella Park in Compton, California. Co-sponsored by the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, this drug education and prevention program works in the community, providing the truth about drugs to the children of Southern California.

Noelle North, of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, is the coordinator of the Los Angeles Drug-Free Marshals. Frequently seen around town sporting her "ten-gallon" Marshals hat, Noelle personally swears kids in with the Drug-Free Marshals oath. "It's really important to me that kids make the most of their lives," said Ms. North. " L. Ron Hubbard once wrote, 'Save the child and you save the nation.' By providing youngsters with factual information about drugs, I know I'm making an important difference in their lives."

The "Drug-Free Marshals" program was created in 1993 to educate children on the dangers of drugs and challenge them to remain drug-free. When they take the oath to be Drug-Free Marshals, youngsters pledge to remain drug-free and encourage their family and friends to do so too.

Over the past 14 years, more than 3 million have taken the pledge to live drug-free lives in cities and towns all over the world.

The new Drug-Free Marshals at the Roy Campanella Park after-school program, in the City of Compton in Southern California.

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