<p>Just got this reply from my kids’ USoCal about their amnesty for reporting impaired peers:</p>
<p>Dear HImom,
We encourage students to seek help and to help others. We introduced a program called Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T), [USC</a> Trojans Care for Trojans](<a href=“http://sait.usc.edu/ca/tc4t/]USC”>http://sait.usc.edu/ca/tc4t/), you can also email them at <a href=“mailto:tc4t@usc.edu”>tc4t@usc.edu</a> so students can report anonymously if they are concerned about a friend or acquaintance with drug and alcohol problems or if they suspect that there is any kind of problem that seems to be affecting the student’s life. If an individual student has a problem with drugs or alcohol or any problems that need addressing, there are no repercussions for seeking counseling, calling 911, or reaching out for help in any way. In fact, it takes a great deal of courage to do that and the counseling center and other student affairs professionals work confidentially with these students, and all students who seek help. I do not know if the university is considering the Red Watchband program but I can look into that and get back to you when I have more information.</p>
<p>These are extremely important issues and the university is constantly seeking ways to ensure our students have a healthy, productive and enjoyable college experience.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs</p>