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ARE THE BOYS ALLOWED TO USE TOBACCO
PRODUCTS?
No, and there are several reasons for this.
Probably the best reason for the rule, and the one least
likely to convince the residents is the medical evidence
supporting how hazardous tobacco is to a person’s
health. Secondly, it is against Nebraska law for
minors to purchase or use tobacco. We are aware that it
is a law that is more often ignored than enforced.
However, as adult role models for residents at NBR, we
feel it is important to obey rules and laws. In fact,
NBR will not allow staff to smoke while on duty, and
will dismiss anyone who we find is violating our
non-smoking policy! Thirdly, safety is a major
factor at NBR. Allowing 24-28 residents to smoke would
magnify the danger of fire, which obviously could
endanger lives and property. Our rural setting heightens
fire dangers significantly. Fourth, the use of
chewing tobacco in a group living situation with boys is
an unclean habit that cannot be condoned. Fifth,
NBR is a drug free zone. Use of tobacco products by
minors is a law violation under any condition, and the
penalty doubles in a drug free zone.
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