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ONLINE
PREVENTION NEWS
Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume 2,
Issue 9
May 31, 2004
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BREAKING
NEWS
Wisconsin State Prevention Conference
RESEARCH
UPDATES
Additional National Survey on Drug Use and Health results
Exposure to graphic videos can change aggression beliefs
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
The Party's Over
National Network of Youth Ministries mentoring initiative
Highlights of the 2002 National Youth Gang Survey
Keeping Teen Athletes Drug Free
HEADS
UP!
One Sky Center
FUNDING
ALERTS
Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation
Hanley Family Foundation
Native Americans Eagle Staff Fund
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Getting Media Attention for Prevention Efforts
CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
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*BREAKING NEWS*
WISCONSIN STATE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
* PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING INSTITUTE - August 9, 2004
* STATE PREVENTION CONFERENCE - August 10-12, 2004
REGISTER NOW! Early-bird deadline is July
16, 2004. Training Institute workshops have limited enrollment,
so don't wait to register!
NOTE ALSO, for those
of you needing to wait until the new Fiscal Year, we encourage you
to register now - send your purchase order and ask to be invoiced
after July 1 if you need to pay in the new fiscal year. If you have
questions about this, please call UWSP Extension staff and talk
with them about ways to get your registration in early and pay after
the July 1 start of the new Fiscal Year!
The Wisconsin State Prevention Conference will
be held August 10-12, 2004 at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids.
"Weaving a Tapestry of Health: Collaborating Among Substance
Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Promotion, and Tobacco Control"
is targeted for a wide variety of professionals across many fields.
Conference programs being offered will be of interest to mental
health and substance abuse prevention professionals, school personnel,
employee assistance professionals, law enforcement, tobacco control
advocates, youth development workers, community coalitions, faith-based
community members and leaders, and Native American professionals.
In addition, a variety of trainings and workshops will focus on
topics relevant to State Incentive Grant and Brighter Futures Initiative
communities.
** We are also thrilled that Beverly Watts Davis,
the Director for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's
(SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), will be joining
us as the keynote speaker at the conference banquet on Wednesday
evening. She will be talking about "CSAP's New Prevention Initiatives
and Funding Priorities." You won't want to miss this unique
opportunity to meet her and hear her speak! And
remember, we need to have counts for those attending the banquet
before the conference starts, so please be sure to sign up for the
banquet when you register!
This 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. Various
Native American workshops are 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.
The pre-conference Training Institute is being offered August 9,
2004 and features five model program trainings: All Stars (a full
2-day training, August 9-10); Communities Mobilizing for Change
(a 1.5-day training, August 9-10); Protecting You/Protecting Me
(a 1-day training, August 9 only); the Strengthening Families Program:
For Parents and Youth 10-14 (a 2-day training, August 9-10); and
an exciting new program, Coping With Work and Family Stress, which
is being offered as an intensive 3-day training (August 9-11) and
focuses on mental health and workplace issues. The Training Institute
Model Program Trainings have limited space available, so please
be sure to register as soon as possible. If spaces fill up, we will
place names on a waiting list for any openings that may become available
and will fill open spaces on a first come/first served basis. Conference
registration is $175, with an additional fee for those attending
the pre-conference and a reduced rate for full conference early-bird
registration. For immediate questions, contact the Wisconsin Clearinghouse
at 800-248-9244. To register or for registration questions, contact
UWSP Extension by calling 800-898-9472 and pressing 3. Additional
conference details are posted on the Wisconsin Clearinghouse (WCH)
website at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/.
The conference brochure is available on the UWSP Extension website
at http://www.uwsp.edu/extension/brochures/aBrochures/Prevent-Wisconsin.pdf.
Online registration is now available, or register by phone, fax,
or mail. Details are listed on the registration form in the conference
brochure.
We hope to see you in August!
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*RESEARCH UPDATES*
ADDITIONAL
NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH RESULTS
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
released data from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
that shows nearly 5 million alcohol-dependent or alcohol-abusing
parents have at least one child living at home, and account for
more than 25 percent of all adults with alcohol problems. Also,
these parents are more likely to smoke cigarettes, use illicit drugs,
and report household turbulence. More than 35 percent of parents
with past-year alcohol dependence or abuse also used illicit drugs
in the past year, compared to 11 percent of parents without alcohol
problems. A report on the findings, "Alcohol Dependence or
Abuse Among Parents with Children Living in the Home," is based
on interviews with more than 68 thousand respondents. For a print
copy call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
at 800-729-6686, or go to www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k4/ACOA/ACOA.cfm
EXPOSURE TO GRAPHIC VIDEOS CAN CHANGE AGGRESSION
BELIEFS
A study of at-risk young children found that exposure to graphic
videos and photos showing the consequences of violence can significantly
change beliefs about aggression. The study,
conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Injury Prevention and
Community Outreach Collaborative (HIPCOC), tracked 97 boys and girls
ages 7 to 17. The youth participated in activities at two Police
Athletic League centers in East Baltimore, MD. Researchers examined
the youths' attitudes about interpersonal conflict, including their
likelihood to act violently, and then showed each participant explicit
photos of trauma patients treated for gunshot wounds and rap videos
that glamorized violence. A follow-up survey found a significant
decline in the youths' original beliefs supporting aggression, and
also that the youths would be less likely to use violence to settle
conflicts. The study's findings were presented at the annual meeting
of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, held recently in Washington.
Researchers continue to follow the study participants informally.
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
THE PARTY'S OVER
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism is offering
a free television public service announcement targeting underage
drinking to community organizations. The community group offers
the PSA, "The Party's Over," to its local television station
and it is tagged with the local group's name and telephone number.
To order a preview copy of the announcement, complete an order form.
When the tape has been previewed and the local TV station agrees
to air the PSA, the same order form may be used to obtain a broadcast
version. Go to http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/dfcs/resources/underage.html
NATIONAL
NETWORK OF YOUTH MINISTRIES MENTORING INITIATIVE
Assistant Attorney General Deborah Daniels announced increased opportunities
for children and young adults to have caring adults in their lives
through a national mentoring recruitment initiative by the National
Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM). AAG Daniels also acknowledged
mentoring as a primary tool for preventing delinquent behavior,
and for providing our nation's youth with opportunities for developing
their talents, interests, and academic pursuits. Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is providing funding
to support the outreach efforts of NNYM to recruit caring adults
to serve as mentors. The Network's 24-year history of collaborating
with various faith-based agencies and well-established network provides
a unique capability to launch a significant national recruitment
initiative through a new website: www.mentoryouth.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2002 NATIONAL YOUTH GANG
SURVEY
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
has available "Highlights of the 2002 National Youth Gang Survey."
This 2-page fact sheet was written by Arlen Egley, Jr., and Aline
K. Major, Research Associates, National Youth Gang Center. The fact
sheet features findings from the 2002 National Youth Gang Survey,
the eighth annual survey conducted by the National Youth Gang Center.
The survey used a newly selected sample of law enforcement agencies
based on updated data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
the U.S. Census Bureau. All cities with a population of 250,000
or more that responded to the survey reported gang activity in 2002,
as did 38 percent of suburban counties, 27 percent of smaller cities,
and 12 percent of rural counties. Based on survey results, it is
estimated that nearly 3,000 jurisdictions across the United States
experienced gang activity in 2002. "Highlights of the National
Youth Gang Survey" (FS-200401) is available online at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=11612.
A limited number of printed copies can be ordered from the Juvenile
Justice Clearinghouse at http://puborder.ncjrs.org/
or 800-851-3420.
KEEPING TEEN ATHLETES DRUG FREE
Involvement in sports and extra-curricular activities can play an
important role in preventing teen drug use; however parents can't
assume their children are immune to the pressures of using drugs,
alcohol, or steroids because of their participation in athletics.
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign has developed an area
on TheAntiDrug.com to tackle this issue and provide parents with
resources to help keep their teen athletes drug-free. Available
resources include "Playbook for Parents: Advice for Parents
of Athletes" that introduces critical drug information, advice,
and resources: www.TheAntiDrug.com/get_involved/sports_index.asp.
"Underscore the Facts: Risks & Signs of Drug Use"
helps parents learn as much as they can about how using illegal
substances, such as marijuana, steroids, and alcohol, can compromise
the athletic performance of their child: www.TheAntiDrug.com/get_involved/sports_risk_and_signs.asp.
"Play Clean: The Hard Truth About Steroids" covers the
facts about the dangers of using steroids: www.TheAntiDrug.com/get_involved/sports_steriods.asp.
"Tips for Parents: You Call the Plays" is 10 tips for
parents of young athletes to increase monitoring and communication
with teens: www.TheAntiDrug.com/get_involved/sports_tips_for_parents.asp.
"When It's Not Your Kid, How Do You Deal With Drug Use and
Drinking?" was developed for adult influencers and includes
tips on what non-parental figures can do to help a teen in need
and how to talk to parents and caregivers about their teen's problem:
www.TheAntiDrug.com/ei/advice_influencers.asp
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*HEADS UP!*
ONE SKY CENTER
The One Sky Center is the first national resource center dedicated
to improving prevention and treatment of substance abuse among native
people. Conceptualized and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, it is designed to work across all
federal and state agencies that provide services to American Indian
populations. The center will collect information and statistics
from drug and alcohol treatment programs across the nation, and
participate in a study of substance abuse prevention and treatment
programs for 560 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native populations.
The objectives of One Sky Center include promoting and nurturing
culturally appropriate substance abuse prevention and treatment
services for native populations; identifying effective evidence-based
substance abuse prevention and treatment practices and applying
them successfully across diverse tribal communities; provide training,
technical assistance, and products to expand the capacity and quality
of substance abuse prevention and treatment practitioners servicing
this population. Conferences, workshops, and distance learning technology
will be used to facilitate technology transfer, technical assistance,
and consultation. One Sky Center is housed at the Oregon Health
& Science University in Portland, Oregon, though the Center's
reach will be extended by consultants and partners located throughout
the country. For more information contact The Center for American
Indian Health, Education and Research, Oregon Health & Science
University, M/c GH 151, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland,
Oregon 97239; 503-494-8112.
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
GARTH BROOKS TEAMMATES FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation contributes financial
resources to selected nonprofit organizations that effectively serve
and benefit children, with an emphasis on health, education, and
inner city services. Funding priorities fall under health grants
that emphasize prevention and/or recovery from health problems,
enhance the health of needy children by promoting healthy lifestyles,
or provide access to medicine and medical procedures for children
who require special assistance and would otherwise be denied such
assistance; education grants that encourage educational achievement
in areas of documented weakness, promote advanced learning opportunities
to gifted children who would otherwise lack the resources necessary
to pursue dreams and talents, or expose children to learning opportunities
they would otherwise not experience due to insufficient financial
resources; and inner city services grants that provide health and
educational programs targeted to low-income children in the inner
city, or strengthen the capacity of operating nonprofit organizations
to more effectively meet the needs of low-income children in the
inner city. Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1 annually.
For more information see www.teammates4kids.com/apply_for_grant/apply_grant.htm
HANLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Hanley Family Foundation will promote substance abuse projects,
including programs to prevent, diagnose, or treat chemical dependency.
Grants are for capital campaigns, curriculum development, matching
challenge support, program development, program related investments
and loans, research, and seed money. Awards average around $5,000,
and giving is national in focus. An application form is required,
and there are no deadlines. For more information contact Michael
Hanley, Director, Hanley Family Foundation, Inc., 2029 Rivermeade
Way, Atlanta, GA 30327.
NATIVE AMERICANS EAGLE STAFF FUND
The First Nations Development Institute sponsors the Native Americans
Eagle Staff Fund, which focuses its grantmaking on programs that
benefit Native Americans. Of particular interest are economic development
programs. The programs must be culturally appropriate and rely on
asset-based strategies. Organizations that serve residents of reservations
or rural American Indian communities are eligible to apply. Contact
Rebecca Seib, Eagle Staff Fund, First Nations Development Institute,
300 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 412, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; 540-371-5615;
540-371-3505 (fax); info@firstnations.org;
www.firstnations.org
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*WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
GETTING MEDIA ATTENTION FOR PREVENTION EFFORTS
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Northeast Center for
Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), in partnership with
the National Guard Bureau Counterdrug Office and the Center for
Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is hosting a free Video Teleconference
entitled "Getting Media Attention for Prevention Efforts"
on June 10, 2004 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. This live and interactive
satellite telecast is for prevention providers, coalitions, and
State Incentive Grant (SIG) recipients who are interested in learning
about how to use the media more effectively to publicize positive
prevention efforts. It will be an interactive learning event that
provides participants with the opportunity to learn from and ask
questions of media experts. Panelists will engage in a moderated
discussion regarding effective uses of the media and strategies
for publicizing and disseminating information about prevention efforts
through the various media. For more information see www.northeastcapt.org/pdf/satellite061004.pdf
and to register call 877-820-0305.
CADCA MID-YEAR TRAINING INSTITUTE
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) third annual
Mid-Year Training Institute will be held in Chicago, IL on August
1-5, 2004 at the Chicago Renaissance Hotel. This institute offers
workshops for community coalition members, prevention specialists,
and other individuals interested in learning more about how to create
or sustain local community-wide efforts to build safe, healthy,
and drug-free communities. Course topics are centered on the core
competencies for coalition effectiveness, including grant writing,
evaluation, strategic planning development, advocacy, and sustainability.
Register, and view workshop descriptions and the schedule for the
training institute at www.cadca.org.
Registration is limited to 400 participants and last year's Mid-Year
sold out so register early!
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