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ONLINE
PREVENTION NEWS
Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Issue #23
August 18,
2003
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BREAKING
NEWS
Sticks n' Stones Facilitator Training
RESEARCH
UPDATES
Many college students quit heavy drinking before they graduate
Genetics Have Little Impact on Choice of Drugs
State of Our Nation's Youth survey
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Alcohol Policy Information System
HEADS
UP!
Lights On Afterschool!
FUNDING
ALERTS
Mary Byron Foundation
Girls Study Group project
Enhancing Adolescent Heath Promotion Across Multiple High Risk Behaviors
Effective Strategies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Injuries Among Native
Americans
Tiger Woods Foundation
3Com Urban Challenge program
A.L. Mailman Foundation
Children's Trust Fund
Gannett Foundation, Inc
Mix It Up grants program
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Faith Involvement in Substance Abuse Prevention
Spoke Out to Prevent Child Abuse
Great Lakes Conference on Addictions and Mental Health
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*BREAKING NEWS*
STICKS N' STONES FACILITATOR TRAINING
We still have openings in our upcoming fall workshops, and registration
deadlines have been extended! The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention
Resources, in collaboration with local Cooperative Educational Service
Agencies (CESAs), is providing Training of Facilitator (TOF) workshops
in the Sticks n' Stones Bully Prevention curriculum this summer
and fall, which will provide individuals with the ability to return
to their schools and facilitate the program. The Clearinghouse
is fortunate to have worked with CESA's 12 Wisconsin ATOD Educational
Network Facilitators (WATODEN) in coordinating these trainings,
providing training facilities, and promoting the workshops.
Sticks n' Stones is especially suited for elementary through high
schools located in rural areas and smaller communities. The
1 1/2 day training will run from 8:30-4:30 on day one, and 8:30-12:30
on day two; or 9:00-3:00 on both days, depending on the location.
Locations and dates still open for the training include: Chippewa
Falls (September 15-16); Turtle Lake (September 17-18); and La Crosse
(October 8-9). For more information contact Christy at the
Wisconsin Clearinghouse at 800-248-9244 or email us at wchpr@www.uhs.wisc.edu.
Also see http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wch/04-News/04-PrevNews.html
for up to date information, or to download a brochure or registration
form.
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*RESEARCH UPDATES*
MANY COLLEGE
STUDENTS QUIT HEAVY DRINKING BEFORE THEY GRADUATE
One in four college students who drink alcohol heavily
on a regular basis quit before graduation, according to the results
of a study conducted at Ohio State University's School of Public
Health. While many researchers have looked at why college
students stop drinking when they graduate, the current study examines
undergraduate students at Ohio State who stopped heavy drinking
while still in school. Students who reported three or more
episodes of heavy drinking during either their senior year in high
school or first year of college were asked whether they had drunk
excessively during the previous month, and also about their future
intentions and past behavior regarding alcohol use. Based
on their answers, the heavy drinkers were placed into one of four
categories, or stages, of change. Learning what drives heavy
drinkers to temper their alcohol use might help researchers create
more effective alcohol misuse intervention campaigns on college
campuses. For more information about the study, go to www.osu.edu/researchnews/archive/hvydrink2.htm.
GENETICS HAVE
LITTLE IMPACT ON CHOICE OF DRUGS
Researchers from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia
Commonwealth University in Richmond, suggest genetics and shared
environment have little impact when it comes to the use of a particular
illegal drug. After interviewing 1,196 male twins about their
history of drug use and abuse, scientists could find no evidence
that shared genetic or environmental factors increased the risk
of abusing one specific illegal drug over another. The decision
to use and abuse a specific drug seemed to depend on unshared factors,
such as ease of access. The study was published in the American
Journal of Psychiatry; to read the article click
here (may not be accessible to all users). [Kendler,
Kenneth S., M.D., et al. Specificity of Genetic and Environmental
Risk Factors for Use and Abuse/Dependence of Cannabis, Cocaine,
Hallucinogens, Sedatives, Stimulants, and Opiates in Male Twins.
American Journal of Psychiatry 160 (2003): 687-695.]
STATE OF OUR
NATION'S YOUTH SURVEY
The latest "State of Our Nation's Youth" survey
finds that most teens are not pressured to use drugs and enjoy spending
time with their families, despite popular beliefs to the contrary.
The study involved 1,055 high-school students ages 14 to 18, who
took part in a telephone survey in April and May. According
to the research, less than 10 percent of the high-school students
surveyed said being pressured to use drugs is a major problem.
The study also found that nearly 75 percent of the students get
along well with their parents or guardians. Most teens said
they would rather spend their free time with their families than
relaxing with friends, playing sports, or doing any other activity.
The study found that teens put family members high on their list
of role models, with entertainers and athletes far behind.
To review the report on this study go to www.horatioalger.com/pubmat/surpro.htm.
Also see this summary article: www.cnn.com/2003/EDUCATION/08/05/student.views.ap/index.html
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
ALCOHOL
POLICY INFORMATION SYSTEM
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA) has a new electronic resource, Alcohol Policy Information
System (APIS), which provides information on alcohol-related policies
in the United States. APIS is intended to encourage and facilitate
research on the effects and effectiveness of alcohol-related policies.
The alcohol-related policies covered by APIS include alcoholic beverage
control; taxation and pricing; advertising, marketing and mass media;
health care services and financing; employment and workplace; and
more. To visit APIS see www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov
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*HEADS UP!*
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!
Lights On Afterschool! is the only nationwide event celebrating
afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children,
families, and communities. Afterschool programs help keep
kids safe, help working families, and improve academic achievement.
On October 9, 2003 more than 5,000 communities will rally for afterschool
by participating in the fourth annual Lights On Afterschool!
The event will call attention to afterschool programs and the resources
required to keep the lights on and the doors open. To register
for the event visit www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa_2003/index.cfm
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
MARY BYRON FOUNDATION
Groups that work to confront the root causes of domestic
violence are encouraged to apply for the Celebrating Solutions Awards
from the Mary Byron Foundation. In addition to working to
break the cycle of domestic violence, interested groups must also
have been in existence for three years, have demonstrative outcomes,
be innovative, work in partnership with other organizations, be
replicable, and be sensitive to ethnic and racial diversity.
Grantees will receive awards of $10,000. The application deadline
is September 12, 2003. For further information see www.marybyronfoundation.org/
GIRLS STUDY
GROUP PROJECT
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(OJJDP) has issued a Program Announcement for the Girls Study Group
project, which is designed to assist OJJDP in furthering its understanding
of the risk and protective factors associated with female juvenile
offending and of the consequences for these girls. Another
purpose is to identify effective strategies for communities to use
in their efforts to prevent and reduce female involvement in delinquency
and violence. It should be noted that the Girls Study Group
is a research project and direct services will not be funded.
OJJDP invites applications from public or private agencies, organizations,
institutions, or individuals; including faith-based and community
organizations. Private, for-profit organizations must agree
to waive any profit or fee. The project will be funded for
2 years in two 1-year budget periods. Funding after the first
budget period will depend on the performance of the successful applicant,
availability of funds, and other criteria established at the time
of award. Up to $600,000 is available for the first year of
the budget period to complete the designated tasks. Applications
must be received by September 22, 2003. See the Program Announcement
at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/grants/current.html.
For an application (must be completed online) see https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/
For further information contact Barbara Allen-Hagen at 202-307-1308
or barbara@ojp.usdoj.gov
ENHANCING ADOLESCENT
HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS MULTIPLE HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), the
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and
the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invite applications
for research related to health promotion/risk reduction among adolescents.
Specifically, this announcement seeks applications that identify
the determinants of health promoting and health compromising behaviors
among adolescents; as well as identify and evaluate interventions
and methodologies that show promise for improving the health profiles
of adolescents by assessing, preventing, reducing and or ameliorating
high-risk behaviors. Investigators responding to this announcement
are required to target two or more of the high-risk behaviors in
a single application. The application deadline is October
1, 2003. For more information, visit http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-159.html.
Contact Cindy McDermott at 301-594-6869 or cindy_mcdermott@nih.gov
with further questions.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES
TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE INJURIES AMONG NATIVE AMERICANS
Alcohol plays a major role in motor-vehicle crashes among
American Indians and Alaska Natives. Because of this, the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking proposals
to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based interventions
to reduce such crashes. Under the Effective
Strategies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Injuries Among Native Americans
program, the CDC will award three $62,000 grants to Native American/Alaska
Native tribes or tribal organizations. The project will fund
the formation of coalitions of tribal health departments, tribal
injury-prevention programs, law enforcement, and tribal transportation
and traffic-safety agencies. The deadline for applications
is October 16, 2003. For more information, see the program
announcement at the link above or call Nancy Pillar at 770-488-2721.
TIGER WOODS
FOUNDATION
The Tiger Woods Foundation focuses on providing opportunities
to children and families who are underserved. The following
are approved programmatic areas for funding: education, youth development,
parenting, and family health and welfare. The Foundation primarily
funds organizations, programs and projects that are based in urban
American cities. There are four grant cycles per year, and
grants are awarded every quarter. The next grant proposal
cut-off date is November 1, 2003. Fore more information and
application procedures see www.twfound.org/grants/funding.sps?section=grants&sid=941&lid=1&gra=0
3COM URBAN CHALLENGE
PROGRAM
The 3Com Urban Challenge program grants $100,000 worth
of 3Com technology to U.S. cities to incorporate new uses for information
technology into the fabric of their communities. In cooperation
with The United States Conference of Mayors, $4 million has been
committed to the program to 40 cities/school districts across the
country. Schools are encouraged to apply and use the grant
to tailor a networking solution that meets their community's needs.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis with the next application
due on November 3, 2003. For more information and an application
see www.3com.com/solutions/en_US/scenario.jsp?solutiontype=1000004&groupid=11060&solutionid=5960
A.L. MAILMAN
FOUNDATION
The A.L. Mailman Foundation funds national or regional
projects that focus on the field of early childhood. Of particular
interest are projects that improve systems of care, engage and inform
families, mitigate the effects of poverty on young children, build
community support and involvement, develop necessary tools and materials,
and promulgate effective approaches to fostering emotional, social,
and moral development. The Foundation has three national grantmaking
areas, including: early care and education, family support, and
moral education and social responsibility. Average grants
are $25,000. The board meets in April and October; letters
of inquiry should be sent by May 15 for fall review and December
1 for spring review, while proposals should be sent by June 15 for
fall review and January 15 for spring review. Contact Ms.
Luba Lynch at A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., 707 Westchester
Ave, White Plains NY 10604; 914-683-8089; 914-686-5519 (fax); or
almf@mailman.org
for more information. Or see www.mailman.org.
CHILDREN'S TRUST
FUND
The Children's Trust Fund will award a grant of $80,000
for a family resource center to strengthen and support families
in Ashland, Rusk, and Sawyer counties. The grant consists
of $30,000 for start-up expenses and $50,000 for operating expenses
for January 1 through June 30, 2004. The Request for Proposals
(RFP) was released August 1. To receive application materials
contact the Children's Trust Fund, 110 East Main Street, Suite 614,
Madison, WI 53703, at 608-266-6871 or by fax at 608-266-3792.
Or download the RFP and application materials from the Children's
Trust Fund website at http://wctf.state.wi.us.
GANNETT FOUNDATION,
INC
Each week School Funding Services, a division of New
American Schools, features a new grant on their website. This
week they highlight the Gannett Foundation, Inc. This grant
program supports qualified nonprofit organizations to improve the
education, health, and advancement of the people in those communities
in which Gannett Co., Inc. has a local daily newspaper or television
station. The Foundation values projects which take a creative
approach to such fundamental issues as education and neighborhood
improvement, economic development, youth development, community
problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental
conservation, and cultural enrichment. For more information
see www.schoolfundingservices.org/newsViewer.asp?docId=2546.
Also see www.gannettfoundation.org/communities.htm#Green
for a list of eligible communities in Wisconsin. [Or go directly
to the Foundation's website at www.gannettfoundation.org/]
MIX IT UP GRANTS
PROGRAM
Applications are being accepted for the Mix It Up grants
program, sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Study
Circles Resource Center. Grants of up to $250 will be made
to support youth-directed projects that focus on identifying, crossing,
and challenging boundaries in schools and communities. Applications
should demonstrate youth leadership, collaborative community efforts,
and the potential for sustainable work. For more information
contact Mix It Up Grants, c/o SPLC, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery,
AL, 36104; 334-956-8200; 334-956-8488 (fax). Or see http://www.tolerance.org/teens/grants.jsp
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*WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
FAITH INVOLVEMENT
IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
"Faith Involvement in Substance Abuse Prevention"
will take place on August 28, 2003 from 1:00-2:30pm EST, through
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). This 90-minute
satellite broadcast featuring Dr. Eduardo Hernandez-Alarcon, CADCA's
National Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Institute Deputy Director
for Training and Technical Assistance, will provide a thorough review
of the White House's faith and community-based initiative and continuing
initiatives in faith-based programming. Research highlighting
the effectiveness of faith-based programs in reducing the risk of
substance abuse, along with results from successful programs will
be presented. Viewers will also learn how community coalitions
can effectively engage faith partners in their communities.
To have questions or issues related to faith involvement in prevention
or your organization addressed during the broadcast, e-mail Tanyanic
Brown at tbrown@cadca.org.
To register for the broadcast contact Ed Kronholm, downlink coordinator,
at 877-820-0305 or dlnets@aol.com.
For more information see www.cadca.org/CoalitionResources/SatelliteBroadcasts/SatelliteBroadcasts.htm
SPOKE OUT TO
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
The 11th Annual Lake Monona Spoke Out to Prevent Child
Abuse will take place on September 21, 2003 from 11:00am-2:00pm
at Lake Monona in Madison, WI. The event is sponsored by Prevent
Child Abuse Wisconsin and the Exchange Center for the Prevention
of Child Abuse, and contributions and proceeds will directly benefit
these organizations. Both bring needed education, resources,
and family support to our communities, while advocating for policy
changes and funding which benefit families and protect children.
For more information contact Hayley at 608-256-3374 or hwilliamson@preventchildabusewi.org.
Also see www.preventchildabusewi.org/spokeout.html
for a registration form.
GREAT LAKES
CONFERENCE ON ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH
The 18th Annual Great Lakes Conference on Addictions
and Mental Health, "Addressing the New Challenges...The Changing
Face of Addictions and Mental Health Treatment," is being held
on September 21-24, 2003 in Indianapolis, IN. Sponsored by
the Great Lakes Training Associates of Indianapolis and Community
Addictions Services of Indiana, the conference offers more than
20 contact hours of continuing education for Psychologists, Social
Workers, Addiction Counselors, Employee Assistance Professionals,
Law Enforcement Professionals, and Nurses. For more information
on the agenda and a registration form, see www.greatlakesconference.org/.
Also contact 317-283-8315 or 317-283-1038 (fax) or info@greatlakesconference.org
with further questions.
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