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ONLINE
PREVENTION NEWS
Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume 2,
Issue 3
February 17, 2004
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BREAKING
NEWS
Wisconsin Statewide Prevention Conference
School and Community Partnership Grants
RESEARCH
UPDATES
Work intensity associated with teen alcohol use
Substance use among adults in mid-30s more prevalent than previously
thought
Adolescent rodents' sensitivity to alcohol different than adults'
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Prevention Basics for Families
Getting to Outcomes 2004 manual
HEADS
UP!
National Parent Leadership Month
National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week
FUNDING
ALERTS
Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Andersen Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Reducing Underage Drinking report audio conference
Northeast Counter Drug Training Center courses
JoLyn Beeman Memorial Lecture Series 2004
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*BREAKING NEWS*
WISCONSIN
STATEWIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
The Wisconsin Statewide Prevention Conference will be held August
10-12, 2004 at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids and is titled,
"Weaving a Tapestry of Health: Collaborations Among Substance
Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Promotion and Tobacco Control."
The conference is targeted for mental health professionals, substance
abuse prevention professionals, and tobacco control professionals.
We will also offer a Native American-specific track, given the high
number of sovereign Nations in Wisconsin and the significant level
of expressed interest by tribal members. The conference will focus
on professional development regarding the application of research-based
knowledge, best practices, and real-world applications of model
programs. There will also be an unveiling of the State Incentive
Grant's "State Prevention Plan." Stay tuned for more information
on this upcoming conference.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
The Alliance for Wisconsin Youth has released the RFP for the 2004
School and Community Partnership Grants. The purpose of the Alliance
for Wisconsin Youth's Safe and Drug Free Schools (SDFS) Fund is
to provide funds for Local Alliances working to engage youth in
providing the Five Promises of America's Promise to Wisconsin youth
through after-school and summer programs. SDFS Fund grants and awards
are given to implement effective and innovative results-oriented
projects that involve youth as decision-makers in the development
and implementation of the project. Grantees must demonstrate a working
knowledge of both the Five Principles of Effectiveness and the Five
Promises in their application. Grantees are strongly encouraged
to review the information on the Five Principles of Effectiveness
provided on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website
at www.dpi.state.wi.us/dlsea/sspw/principl.html
and information on the Five Promises provided on America's Promise
website at www.americaspromise.org.
There will be one grant awarded for the total $144,306 available
in the SDFS Fund. Only local coalitions who have been registered
with the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth as a member for at least six
months prior to January 30, 2004 will the eligible to apply. Programs
to be funded under this application must serve school-age youth
in after-school and/or summer programming. Proposals must be postmarked
by April 7, 2004. Contact Gabrielle Ratte Smith with questions about
the grant: Gabrielle Ratte Smith, Alliance for Wisconsin Youth,
21 Burning Wood Court, Madison, WI 53704; 608-244-3834; grsmithalliance@charter.net
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*RESEARCH UPDATES*
WORK
INTENSITY ASSOCIATED WITH TEEN ALCOHOL USE
A University of California study shows that teens who work more
than 10 hours a week tend to consume alcohol more heavily than those
who work fewer hours or not at all. According to the study of more
than 6,500 adolescents, 24 percent of teenagers who worked more
than 10 hours said they drank heavily within the past year. On the
other hand, less than 10 percent of teens who worked fewer hours
or not at all reported heavy drinking. Researchers speculated that
working more than 10 hours gives teens the added income to purchase
alcohol. In addition, work relationships with older teens and adults
who drink may lead them to believe that heavy drinking is socially
acceptable. The study's findings are published in the January 2004
issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/JAH.
[Paschall, Mallie J., Flewelling, Robert L., and Russell, Theresa.
(2004) Why is work intensity associated with heavy alcohol use among
adolescents? Journal of Adolescent Health, 34(1): 79-87.]
SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULTS IN MID-30s MORE
PREVALENT THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT
A University of Michigan study finds that more people in their mid-30s
misuse alcohol and illegal drugs than previously believed. The study
of 7,541 people in their 30s found that more than 32 percent of
the men drank heavily, which was defined as consuming five drinks
or more at one time. In addition, 13 percent of the men and 7 percent
of the women used marijuana. The study also showed that 8 percent
of the women and 7 percent of the men misused prescription drugs.
"We found that substance abuse was surprisingly prevalent at
the start of midlife. And we also found that it is not restricted
to stereotypical drug users with low socioeconomic status,"
said study author Alicia Merline of the U-M Institute for Social
Research. For instance, the study found that professionals are just
as likely to use marijuana as people in other job classifications.
The research also revealed that participants who used illegal drugs
or drank heavily in high school were more likely to misuse those
same substances later in midlife. The study is published in the
January 2004 issue of the American
Journal of Public Health. [Merline, Alicia C., et al. (2004)
Substance Use Among Adults 35 Years of Age: Prevalence, Adulthood
Predictors, and Impact of Adolescent Substance Use. American Journal
of Public Health, 94(1): 96-102.]
ADOLESCENT RODENTS' SENSITIVITY TO ALCOHOL
DIFFERENT THAN ADULTS'
New research finds that adolescent rodents experience milder hangovers
than adult rodents, but the study also reveals that adolescent animals
are more sensitive to chronic drinking. For the study, researchers
compared alcohol-related hangover anxiety in 110 male and 110 female
adolescent rodents and 115 male and 115 female adult rodents. The
animals were injected with four grams of either alcohol or saline.
The researchers found that the younger rodents experienced less
anxiety during the hangover phase and recovered faster from the
effects of a hangover than the adult rodents. Hangover symptoms
included rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, sweating, nausea,
and seizures. Furthermore, the adolescent rodents were more socially
responsive during the hangover phase than the adult animals. In
translating the study's results to humans, researchers said that
minimal hangover effects and social benefits may encourage adolescents
to drink again. The study is published in the January 2004 issue
of Alcoholism:
Clinical & Experimental Research. For more information
see also www.jointogether.org/sa/news/summaries/reader/0%2C1854%2C568704%2C00.html
[Varlinskaya, Elena I. & Spear, Linda P. (2004) Acute Ethanol
Withdrawal (Hangover) and Social Behavior in Adolescent and Adult
Male and Female Sprague-Dawley Rats. Alcoholism: Clinical &
Experimental Research, 28(1): 40-50.]
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
PREVENTION BASICS FOR FAMILIES
"Kids who learn from their parents about the dangers of underage
drinking, drugs, and other substances are less likely to use those
substances," according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
and National PTA. For parents and caregivers, communicating with
kids about the dangers of underage drinking, drugs, and other harmful
substances is critical to raising healthy, drug-free children. A
special feature kit, Prevention Basics for Families, shows parents
how to let kids know what is important to them; how to turn everyday
time together into "teachable moments;" the dangers and
effects of specific drugs; and much more. This free kit is available
through February 2004. To learn more about the kit or order it online,
visit http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/theme/default.aspx.
To order by phone, call 800-729-6686 and ask for inventory number
PBKIT.
GETTING
TO OUTCOMES 2004 MANUAL
The Getting to Outcomes 2004 (GTO-04) manual is specifically designed
to help any agency, school, or community coalition improve the quality
of programs aimed at preventing or reducing youth drug and tobacco
use. The manuals text and worksheets, organized as ten accountability
questions, address needs and resources assessment; goals and objectives;
choosing best practice programs; ensuring program fit; capacity,
planning, process, and outcome evaluation; continuous quality improvement,
and sustainability. The model presented in the manual is meant to
be a best practice process that is prescriptive, yet flexible enough
to facilitate any prevention program. Although originally aimed
at preventing youth drug and tobacco use, it may also be useful
for prevention efforts targeted at other youth behavior problems
such as crime, teen pregnancy, or delinquency. In addition, policymakers
will also find the manual useful, as it is well suited for use as
an organizational framework for entire substance abuse prevention
systems. The manual and all the tools are available at no cost;
go to www.rand.org/publications/TR/TR101/
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*HEADS UP!*
NATIONAL PARENT LEADERSHIP MONTH
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
has teamed with other Federal agencies and organizations, such as
Parents Anonymous, Inc., to support Parent Leadership Month. Commemorated
in February, the observance seeks to raise awareness about the vital
role that parents play in the lives of their children. This major
initiative will include a series of national, state, and local activities
to recognize, honor, and celebrate parents for their leadership
roles in their homes and communities. It will also highlight the
many opportunities available for parents, professionals, policymakers
and other community members to engage in partnerships with the goal
of building and supporting strong, safe families. For more information
on National Parent Leadership Month and to get involved go to www.parentsanonymous.org/pahtml/NPLMonth1.html
NATIONAL INHALANTS & POISONS AWARENESS
WEEK
The 12th Annual National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week
(NIPAW) is March 21-27, 2004. Plans have been made for inhalant
awareness campaigns, beginning with a national news conference on
March 18 in Washington, DC. Team up with more than 2,000 organizations
throughout the world and join NIPAW to make a difference in your
community. NIPAW helps young people make informed decisions regarding
the dangers of experimenting with and misusing inhalants, and informs
adults about the dangers of youth inhalant use as well. This year's
new English and Spanish NIPAW Local Coordinator's Kit has been improved,
updated, and expanded. After joining and becoming a NIPAW Partner,
you will receive this kit, including a how-to guide to conduct a
media campaign, up-to-date national inhalant statistics, suggested
campaign activities, camera-ready art for print reproduction, radio
scripts for public service announcements, and much more. Contact
the campaign at 800-269-4237 or go to www.inhalants.org/nipaw.htm
to join.
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
DRUG-FREE
COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) have issued
a Program Announcement for the fiscal year 2004 Drug-Free Communities
Support Program. The purpose of the program is to reduce substance
abuse among youth and, over time, among adults. Community coalitions
whose members have worked together on substance abuse reduction
initiatives for at least 6 months and that meet all eligibility
requirements outlined in the program announcement are invited to
apply. Coalitions may be umbrella coalitions serving multi-county
areas, and statewide coalitions may apply provided that they meet
all other eligibility requirements. Approximately 180 grants of
up to $100,000 each will be awarded to community coalitions that
are working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. Applications
must be received by March 26, 2004. Interested applicants may view
the Program Announcement at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/dfcs. All applications
must be completed online using the Office of Justice Programs' Grants
Management System (GMS); see www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm.
Contact the GMS Help Desk at 888-549-9901 with questions regarding
GMS, or consult the GMS Applications Procedures Handbook at http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsHelp/index.html.
For further information contact the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse
at 800-851-3420 or drugfree@ncjrs.org
ANDERSEN FOUNDATION
The Andersen Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Andersen Windows
Corporation, funds organizations working in the areas of education
(K-12 and college), community affairs, and hospitals. Although a
national giver, donations often go to organizations in Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Previous funds have gone to Habitat for Humanity,
Minnesota Children's Museum, and the Walker Art Center. To request
a contribution send a typewritten letter to Susan Roeder, Community
Relations Office, Andersen Corporation, 100 Fourth Avenue North,
Bayport, MN 55003. Allow 30 days for review. See also www.andersenwindows.com/corporate/index.asp?p=40510000
WILLIAM
RANDOLPH HEARST FOUNDATION
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation will provide funding for
substance abuse services, especially those organizations serving
underrepresented, low-income, and minority populations. The foundation
will give for general/operating support, program development, research,
and technical assistance. Most awards average $50,000-$100,000,
and giving is national in focus. An application form is not required,
though potential applicants are advised to initially approach the
foundation with a proposal. There are no deadlines, and the board
meets in March, June, September, and November. For more information
contact Robert Frehse, Vice President and Executive Director, William
Randolph Hearst Foundation, 888 7th Avenue, 45th Floor, New York,
NY 10106; 212-586-5404. Or see www.hearstfdn.org
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS FOUNDATION
The American Eagle Outfitters Foundation, the giving arm of the
clothes retailer, funds teen programs in areas where it has stores
through its FREE to Make Our World a Better Place Initiative. The
foundation seeks to fund programs to foster civic engagement; render
safe and nourishing places; embrace diversity; and encourage youth/teen
development. Grants can range from $1,000-$25,000. Send proposals
to AE Foundation, 150 Thorn Hill Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086. In
addition the foundation provides $25 gift cards to college and high
school sponsored drug-free events. Or schools and nonprofits can
participate in a fundraising card program to raise money by purchasing
gift cards at a discounted rate and reselling them at full price.
For more information call 877-409-9587, or see www.ae.com/corp/foundation.htm
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*WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
REDUCING UNDERAGE DRINKING REPORT AUDIO CONFERENCE
The Underage Drinking Project at Pacific Institute for Research
and Evaluation is sponsoring an audio conference on March 23, 2004
from 3:00-4:15 p.m. Eastern Time: "Overview of the Institute
of Medicine, National Research Council's report Reducing Underage
Drinking: A Collective Responsibility and Its Impact on Law Enforcement."
The most important news concerning underage drinking was announced
last fall, and the IOM/NRC report recommends action on a number
of fronts. Speakers will address the report's recommendations concerning
law enforcement operations to prevent and reduce underage drinking,
including implementing comprehensive compliance check programs,
enforcement programs to deter third party provision of alcohol,
and "party patrol" enforcement. To register, go to www.udetc.org/Registration.asp
and complete the online audio conference registration form. To register
by phone, call 877-335-1287, extension 230, and follow the prompts.
NORTHEAST COUNTER DRUG TRAINING CENTER COURSES
The Northeast Counter Drug Training Center (NCTC) sponsors free
trainings for community coalitions, held in Volk Field, WI. There
is no charge for these valuable courses and NCTC will cover lodging
and meals for all who register. Courses on coalition building, grant
writing, effective programs, and many others are offered through
the training center. The Coalition Building course takes place over
2 days, and is designed for coalition leaders, community leaders,
drug prevention personnel, education professionals, or citizens
interested in starting a coalition. This interactive course will
help communities launch, build, organize, market, and sustain their
coalition. The next coalition building course will be offered March
29-30, 2004. Pathways to Effective Programs and Positive Outcomes
is also held over 2 days and is designed for coalition leaders,
program planners, and evaluators. This course is a practitioner's
guide to effective prevention and is designed to help participants
become educated consumers so that they can work confidently and
comfortably with anyone who can help them achieve and demonstrate
their success. The course is divided into five segments: Determining
Needs and Assets, Capacity Building, Program Selection, Implementation
and Assessment, and Completing an Evaluation. The course will be
offered next on March 31-April 1, 2004 and September 2-3, 2004.
For more information on these and other courses, and to register
go to www.counterdrug.org
or call 877-806-6293.
JOLYN BEEMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES 2004
The Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood (WDEC) is pleased to
announce the 4th biennial JoLyn Beeman Memorial Lecture Series:
Play in a Stressful World, featuring Dr. David Elkind, Professor
and Chair, Department of Child Development, Tufts University, and
author of hundreds of publications including "The Hurried Child,"
"Miseducation: Preschoolers at Risk," and "Reinventing
Childhood." The lecture will be held on Friday, April 2, 2004
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Madison, WI. Afternoon sectionals with
emphasis on Birth-3 or 3-8 year olds are available. Contact Lynn
Sankey at sankey@waisman.wisc.edu
for an informational brochure or to register.
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