Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Email Format
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is a nonprofit organization in the public policy space based in Washington, DC, focused on reforming drug policy. It operates as the largest global youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs, led by a board elected from among student and youth members. The organization brings together young people with diverse political and ideological views to have candid conversations about drugs and policy and to drive change by coordinating education, sharing resources, and coaching peers in policy work and harm-reduction initiatives. Founded in 1998, SSDP has grown to thousands of members across hundreds of communities worldwide, functioning as a mid-sized organization with a global footprint. Its structure emphasizes a grassroots platform that enables members to collaborate, exchange resources, and support each other in advancing policy changes and honest drug education.