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PREVENTION NEWS
Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume 2,
Issue 5
March 23, 2004
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BREAKING
NEWS
Wisconsin Statewide Prevention Conference
RESEARCH
UPDATES
Ecstasy use among teens drops
Self image linked to decision to use alcohol or other drugs
Large number of underage youth visit alcohol company websites
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Positive Youth Development: A Pathway to Healthy Teens
Take A Stand. Lend A Hand. Stop Bullying Now! campaign
Faith Matters: teen pregnancy prevention guide
Making the Match: Value-Based Initiative guide
FUNDING
ALERTS
Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program
Evjue Foundation
Stackner Foundation
Humana Foundation
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Wisconsin Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect
Adolescents and Families Conference
Level V Brain Training
Two national women's substance abuse conferences
NIJ Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation Conference
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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 and substance abuse
prevention professionals, school personnel, employee assistance
professionals, law enforcement, and tobacco control advocates. In
addition, a special workshop series will focus on topics relevant
to State Incentive Grant and Brighter Futures Initiative communities.
In general, the conference will provide professional development
opportunities in the application of research-based knowledge and
best practices, including specific training in nationally identified
model programs, several of which are culturally specific. A Native
American workshop track is also being offered that will address
cultural issues and health disparities due to substance use, as
well as identifying culturally effective program strategies. An
additional focus area includes an emphasis on environmental strategies.
Research has indicated high levels of success in these types of
preventive approaches. A pre-conference is being offered August
9, 2004 and will feature the following model program trainings:
ALL STARS, Communities Mobilizing for Change, and Protecting You/Protecting
Me. Also an exciting new program, Coping With Work and Family Stress,
will be offered and focuses on mental health and workplace issues.
Registration will be $175 with an additional fee for those attending
the pre-conference and a reduced rate for early-bird registration.
Exhibit booths will also be available for a fee. For immediate questions,
contact Michelle Mangan at 608-262-9158. Registration and workshop
information will be available online at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/
in April 2004.
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*RESEARCH UPDATES*
ECSTASY
USE AMONG TEENS DROPS
A new study released by the Partnership
for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) says that ecstasy use among
teens has dropped 25 percent in the last two years. According to
the annual survey, teen ecstasy use dropped from 12 percent in 2001
to 9 percent in 2003. The study also found a reduction in overall
drug use by teens, as declines were seen in marijuana, LSD, and
methamphetamine use. However, the study indicated areas of concern,
including a growing use of inhalants and misuse of prescription
drugs. The study is based on data collected from questionnaires
completed anonymously by 7,270 adolescents nationwide between April
and June 2003.
SELF IMAGE LINKED TO DECISION TO USE ALCOHOL
OR OTHER DRUGS
A nationwide survey indicates that the way young adults feel about
themselves is linked to whether they decide to use alcohol and other
drugs. The Teens
Today 2003 study from Students
Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and the Liberty Mutual
Group says that teens with a high self image are less likely to
use alcohol and other drugs. The survey also said that parental
involvement significantly impacted teens' sense of self and the
decisions they made regarding alcohol and other drug use. According
to the report, 80 percent of high-school teens whose parents do
not provide strong guidance used alcohol, compared with 47 percent
of teens whose parents provide a strong level of support. The survey
looked at a teen's self-assessment in three important developmental
areas: identity formation, independence, and peer relationships.
The report was based on 2,753 self-administered surveys of middle-
and high-school students in grades 6 through 12.
LARGE NUMBER OF UNDERAGE YOUTH VISIT ALCOHOL
COMPANY WEBSITES
A study of alcohol-company websites finds a high number of visits
from underage youth, attracted to such features as video games,
music, e-mail gadgets, and icons. Researchers at the Center
on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University
estimate that nearly 700,000 minors visited alcohol-company websites
from July through December. The study monitored actual Internet
usage through the audience-measuring service comScore Media Metrix,
and found that 13 percent of all visitors to 55 alcohol company
websites were minors. Bacardi's site had 59 percent of underage
visitors, while Anheuser-Bush's Budweiser and BudLight sites received
more than 90,000 underage visits during the six-month study period.
Also, parental controls on computers were insufficient to block
entry to the sites, and the age-verification features on the websites
were unable to truly verify the visitor's age. See http://camy.org/press/release.php?ReleaseID=19
for the full release.
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: A PATHWAY TO HEALTHY
TEENS
"Positive Youth Development: A Pathway to Healthy Teens"
from Grantmakers in Health, is an issue brief that calls on funders
to incorporate positive youth development principles into their
initiatives in order to help young people become healthy adults
and avoid health risks. In addition to an introduction to positive
youth development, an approach that promotes services, systems,
and supports to help youth develop competencies to face the challenges
of adult life, the brief provides examples of programs designed
to support and promote the approach; descriptions of effective services
and programs; a review of research in the field; and lessons learned
by grantmakers that have adopted the positive youth development
approach. Go to http://gih.org/usr_doc/Positive_Youth_Development_-_Issue_Brief_16.pdf
TAKE
A STAND. LEND A HAND. STOP BULLYING NOW! CAMPAIGN
A new campaign
launched by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is
aimed at educating Americans on how to prevent bullying and youth
violence. Called "Take A Stand. Lend A Hand. Stop Bullying
Now!" the campaign is designed to prevent youth bullying, including
verbal or physical harassment. Among boys, bullying typically involves
pushing, shoving, and other forms of physical intimidation. Girls
tend to bully through gossip, social exclusion, and verbal teasing.
Studies have found bullies often behave badly in school and are
more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and receive lower grades. In
addition, the U.S. Department of Education has determined that one
in four children who act as bullies will have a criminal record
by the age of 30. The "Stop Bullying Now!" campaign includes
Web-based animated stories that will be updated every two weeks;
television, radio and print public service announcements; and a
Resource Kit with bullying-prevention programs and activities that
can be implemented at the school or community level.
FAITH MATTERS: TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION GUIDE
To highlight the strong connection between faith and preventing
teen pregnancy, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
and the National Coalition of Pastors' Spouses have developed a
new guide, "Faith Matters: How African-American Faith Communities
Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy." Religious organizations,
faith leaders, youth ministers, and pastors' spouses are in a unique
and powerful position to make a difference in preventing teen pregnancy.
The new guide for African-American faith communities provides practical
tips to help young people navigate the difficult issues of love,
sex, and relationships and avoid early pregnancy and parenthood.
To download a free copy, go to www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/FaithMatters.pdf.
To order a print copy, go to https://www.teenpregnancy.org/store/item.asp?productId=272&cid=2&cnm=Consumer%2Bbrochures
MAKING THE MATCH: VALUE-BASED INITIATIVE GUIDE
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) began
its Value-Based Initiative program in 2000, awarding grants to law
enforcement agencies to partner with faith-based and other community
organizations. "Making the Match: Law Enforcement, the Faith
Community and the Value-Based Initiative" provides an in-depth
look at how some of the partnerships those grants funded have come
together, the challenges they have met, and the successes they have
enjoyed. The guide contains suggestions and guidelines on starting
a Value-Based Initiative, with input from those who have done so
and done so successfully. The extensive collection of Appendices
includes numerous resources for communities seeking to build or
reinforce relationships between law enforcement and the faith community.
For more information about this publication and to read the full
text go to www.cops.usdoj.gov/default.asp?Item=1040
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS PROGRAM
The National Endowment for the Arts has posted FY 2005 guidelines
for its Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program. The new online-only
GAP guidelines provide applicants with earlier access and a more
flexible format. Applicants will request funding through the field
or discipline of their projects: dance, design, folk and traditional
arts, literature, local arts agencies, media arts (film/radio/television),
museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting, theater, visual
arts, and multidisciplinary art forms. Each discipline offers funding
in the following categories: Access to Artistic Excellence, grants
of $5,000 to $150,000 to foster and preserve excellence in the arts
and to provide access to the arts for all Americans; Challenge America
Fast-Track Review, grants of $10,000 to small and mid-sized organizations
for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations;
and Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth, grants of $5,000
to $150,000 to advance learning in the arts for children and youth.
Complete guidelines and application procedures are available at
www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP05/.
Each program has its own deadlines. For more information contact
the National Endowment for the Arts, Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20506-0001.
EVJUE FOUNDATION
The Evjue Foundation will fund substance abuse services, especially
those providing services to children and youth, and the mentally
ill. The foundation will support annual campaigns, capital campaigns,
conferences and seminars, continuing support, emergency funds, program
development, publications, and seed money. Grants generally range
from $1,000-$10,000 and giving is focused on Wisconsin. An application
form is required, but potential applicants are advised to initially
approach the foundation with a letter or phone call. The next deadline
is April, followed by deadlines in October and February. For more
information contact Ariene Hornung, Evjue Foundation, 1901 Fish
Hatchery Road, PO Box 8060, Madison, WI 53708; 608-252-6401.
STACKNER FOUNDATION
The Stackner Foundation will fund substance abuse services, especially
those providing services to youth, the homeless, minorities, the
mentally ill, and the handicapped. The foundation will support annual
campaigns, building renovations, capital campaigns, continuing support,
equipment, general operating support, and program development. Grants
generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 and giving is focused on Wisconsin.
An application form is not required, and potential applicants are
advised to initially approach the foundation with a letter. The
next deadline is June 15, followed by September 15, and December
15. For more information contact John Treiber, Vice President, Stackner
Foundation, PO Box 597, Hartland, WI 53029; 262-646-5409; or Stackner@execpc.com
HUMANA FOUNDATION
The Humana Foundation supports organizations that improve the quality
of life in communities where Humana has a business presence. Of
particular interest are programs in domestic and international health
care, education, and civic and cultural development. Organizations
in select states, including Wisconsin, are eligible to apply for
funding. Proposals must be received by October 15, 2004. For more
information contact The Humana Foundation, 500 West Main Street,
Louisville KY 40202; 502-580-3613; or BWright@Humana.com.
Also see www.humanafoundation.org
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*WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
WISCONSIN CONFERENCE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
The 17th Annual Wisconsin Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect
"Together for Children" is being held on April 14-16,
2004 at the Hotel Mead and Conference Center in Wisconsin Rapids,
WI. The objectives of the conference are to improve prevention,
treatment, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect;
provide knowledge and skills to address emerging issues, research
questions, and public policy changes in child welfare and child
protection; share creative solutions and innovative approaches to
supporting families; improve cooperation among public and private
services and systems to support families and children; build and
sustain collaborative relationships; and create culturally inclusive
systems and services. For more information, a conference brochure,
and to register go to www.uwsp.edu/extension/conferences/tfc/
ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES CONFERENCE
The 16th Annual Adolescents and Families Conference "Challenging
Youth, Families, and Communities" is on April 21-23, 2004 at
Lakewoods Resort in Cable, WI. Conference objectives are to examine
a broad spectrum of challenges that youth, families, and communities
face today; increase positive behavior and interactions in those
areas; learn ways to meet challenges and create solutions for safe
and healthy children and families; learn strategies that can work
within our rural communities; discover ways to challenge those groups
to reach their highest potential; leave with practical tools, methods,
and strategies to implement in your work; and experience new opportunities
for networking with others. The registration deadline is April 12,
2004. Contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at 715-836-3636
or 866-893-2423 (toll free); or ce@uwec.edu
with questions. Also see www.uwec.edu/ce/adolfam/description.htm
for more information and to register.
LEVEL V BRAIN TRAINING
The State Brain Team will be hosting a Level V Brain Training, with
a particular focus on the cutting edge information on teen brain
development. Level V training topics include the Adolescent Brain:
building on what we know about the early development reward system,
the biology of this system, and its link to the developing teen
brain and substance use and abuse; Stress Response System: biology
of stress, prenatal development of system, behavioral outcomes,
including PTSD with appropriate interventions; Environmental and
substance use-related alterations of neurotransmitters; and Implications
of Nicotine on the Brain -- Part Two. Three different sites are
available: Wisconsin Rapids on May 19, 2004; Minocqua on May 20,
2004; and Milwaukee on July 20, 2004. Visit www.wccf.org/projects/level5training.html
for detailed information.
TWO NATIONAL WOMEN'S SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONFERENCES
SAMHSA has announced two upcoming national training opportunities
to advance the field of women's substance abuse treatment and its
impact on children and families. These conferences will help equip
treatment providers and state and local government agencies with
knowledge and best practices to address pressing issues. The first
conference is "Women Across the Life Span: A National Conference
on Women, Addiction and Recovery," which will be held on July
12-13, 2004 in Baltimore, MD. The second is "Putting the Pieces
Together: 1st National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare
and the Dependency Court," held on July 14-15, 2004 also in
Baltimore, MD. Substance abuse treatment providers, state and local
substance abuse treatment agency staff, front-line practitioners
and administrators of child welfare services, dependency court staff
and administrators, policy makers, and researchers are all encouraged
to attend. Additional information about the training events is available
at www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov
NIJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
CONFERENCE
The National Institute of Justice has announced that this year's
Annual Conference on Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation: Challenges
of Evaluation Research will be held on July 19-21, 2004 in Washington,
DC. The conference will provide invaluable opportunities for face-to-face
interactions with more than 150 leading criminal justice evaluators,
researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Also, science and
technology will get special emphasis this year. The conference will
include more than 50 plenary sessions, panels, and workshops with
such themes as courts; crime prevention; drugs and crime; firearms;
international justice issues; juvenile crime; law enforcement; mental
health issues; sentencing and corrections; state and local partnerships;
technology; and victimization and violence. For more information,
contact NIJ's Professional Conference Series contractor, the Institute
for Law and Justice at 703-684-5300, 703-739-5533 (fax), or nijpcs@ilj.org.
Register online at www.nijpcs.org/RE/
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