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ONLINE
PREVENTION NEWS
Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume 2,
Issue 10
June 17, 2004
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BREAKING
NEWS
Wisconsin State Prevention Conference
RESEARCH
UPDATES
Alcohol product advertising increases while "responsibility"
ads decrease
Youth inhalant use rises
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Prevention File Spring 2004
Alcohol Policy Information System
School's Out marijuana initiative
KIDS COUNT 2004 Data Book
Early Action Against Teen Drug Use
HEADS
UP!
Mental Health: It's Part of All Our Lives
FUNDING
ALERTS
Mentoring Programs
Safe Schools/Healthy Students
Retirement Research Foundation
Do Something BRICK Awards
Anderson-Rogers Foundation
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
How Can Law Enforcement Engage Parental Involvement in Addressing
Youth Access Issues?
National Wellness Conference
Children Come First Conference
MADD Youth Leadership Power Camp
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*BREAKING NEWS*
WISCONSIN STATE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
* PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING INSTITUTE - August 9, 2004
* STATE PREVENTION CONFERENCE - August 10-12, 2004
YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER! Early-bird
deadline is July 16, 2004. Training Institute workshops have limited
enrollment and are filling up fast, so don't wait to register!
AND REMEMBER, 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 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*
ALCOHOL
PRODUCT ADVERTISING INCREASES WHILE "RESPONSIBILITY" ADS
DECREASE
Alcohol industry "responsibility" advertising on television
declined substantially from 2001 to 2002, while alcohol product
advertising increased significantly over the same period, according
to a new study by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY).
The study also states that youth were 128 times more likely to see
an alcohol product ad on television than an alcohol company-sponsored
responsibility ad, while adults were 97 times more likely to see
an alcohol product ad than an alcohol company-sponsored responsibility
ad. In addition, the number of responsibility ads dropped by 46
percent from 2001 levels, while the number of alcohol commercials
increased by 39 percent. Industry spending on responsibility advertising
also fell dramatically by 57 percent from 2001. For a complete report,
visit camy.org/research/responsibility0504/report.pdf
YOUTH INHALANT USE RISES
Abuse of inhalants by middle school children has increased by as
much as 44 percent over a two-year period, driven by fewer and fewer
children seeing risk in experimenting with inhalants to get high,
according to a new data analysis conducted by the Partnership for
a Drug-Free America. Drawn from the Partnership's latest national
survey on drug use, the new analysis reports that over the past
two years inhalant abuse increased by 18 percent among 8th graders,
and by 44 percent among 6th graders. Approximately one in four 8th
graders, nearly one million youth, has reported trying an inhalant
at least once in their lives. The percentage of kids associating
risk with using inhalants also dropped significantly over the past
two years. The perception that huffing inhalants can kill you fell
14 percent among 8th graders, and decreased 29 percent among 6th
graders. For more information see www.jointogether.org/sa/news/alerts/reader/0%2C1854%2C571172%2C00.html
or www.drugfreeamerica.org
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
PREVENTION FILE SPRING 2004
The Higher Education Center released "Prevention File Spring
2004," an annual issue on alcohol, other drug, and violence
prevention in higher education. This issue contains educational
articles on tobacco on college campuses, the terminology of prevention,
regulating alcohol advertisements, gaining support for alcohol and
other drug abuse prevention initiatives, and prevention updates.
To view online or download Prevention File Spring 2004, visit www.edc.org/hec/pubs/articles/prevfile0405.pdf.
Order a print or CD version by calling 800-676-1730.
ALCOHOL
POLICY INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS), a project of the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, has added detailed information
on seven new policy topics, including extensive coverage of laws
pertaining to underage drinking and access to alcohol. More states
have also been added to the Archive of Alcohol-Related Bills and
Regulations, and a timeline view of new policies is now available.
The APIS is an electronic resource that provides authoritative,
detailed, and comparable information on alcohol-related policies
in the United States, at both State and Federal levels. Designed
primarily as a tool for researchers, it is intended to encourage
and facilitate research on the effects and effectiveness of alcohol-related
policies. APIS provides in-depth comparisons of state policies on
selected alcohol-related topics as well as summaries and text of
all alcohol-related bills and regulations enacted or adopted in
the United States at either the State or Federal level (in 2002
and later). Topics covered include alcoholic beverage control; taxation
and pricing; advertising, marketing, and mass media; transportation;
crime; health care services; and education. To view the Alcohol
Policy Information System website, go to alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/
SCHOOL'S OUT MARIJUANA INITIATIVE
With summer right around the corner, many teens are looking forward
to more free time and less responsibility. For precisely this reason,
the summer months present challenges for parents. According to a
National Survey on Drug Use and Health report recently released,
more teens try marijuana for the first time during the summer than
any other time of the year. Each day in June and July an average
of 6,300 youth try marijuana for the first time; 40 percent more
per day than during the rest of the year. The National Youth Anti-Drug
Media Campaign, joined by the YMCA of the USA and the American Camping
Association, kicked off this year's "School's Out" initiative
to raise awareness among parents and adult influencers and help
keep teens marijuana free this summer. To help bring these summer
prevention messages to your community, the Media Campaign is offering
a number of resources available online at www.TheAntiDrug.com/SchoolsOut.
These include a S-U-M-M-E-R drug-free checklist for parents; summer
calendar with suggested activities; and an interactive self-rating
tool (Does Your Summer Plan Stand the Heat?) to help parents determine
if their summer plan will keep their teens safe. In addition, the
just released National Survey on Drug Use and Health Report, "Seasonality
of Youth's First-Time Use of Marijuana, Cigarettes, or Alcohol"
can be found at http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k4/season/season.cfm
KIDS COUNT 2004 DATA BOOK
Although economic growth and the expansion of public programs between
1996 and 2001 led to gains on many key indicators of well being
for America's kids, there are still enormous differences among the
states. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 15th annual KIDS COUNT Data
Book finds that the incidence of low birth weight babies and the
number of single parent families have risen, and the sluggish economy
is forcing cutbacks in child care, health coverage, and other programs
that could undercut future gains. This year, Kids Count focuses
on youth at risk, including teens aging out of foster care, dropping
out of high school, becoming parents, or entering the juvenile justice
system. Between 2000 and 2003, the number of youth at risk rose
19 percent. The Kids Count essay also highlights several programs
that are effective in improving the odds of reaching kids in need.
The online data book is interactive, allowing you to create state
and community profiles using any of the 10 indicators measured.
See www.kidscount.org
EARLY ACTION AGAINST TEEN DRUG USE
A drug-prevention guide is now available to help high school educators
show students the risks of early drug use, and how to help a friend
who is drinking or using drugs. Created by The New York Times Newspaper
in Education Program, "Early Action Against Teen Drug Use:
Teens as Communicators to Their Peers" is available online
at www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/NIE/earlyaction/
and can be downloaded and printed for classroom use. The guide contains
seven engaging lesson plans, reprints of relevant New York Times
articles, student worksheets, extension activities, and resource
information. It also shows teachers how to use the daily newspaper
to reinforce anti-drug themes. The lessons can motivate teenagers
to be effective communicators to their peers on the subject of avoiding
drug or alcohol use; in particular, to influence peers to pull back
from early stages of substance abuse and dependency. In addition,
the guide addresses what it means to be addicted to drugs or alcohol;
recognizing patterns of behavior that indicate early involvement
with substance abuse; and playing a caring role in influencing a
friend to pull back from drug or alcohol use. This guide is also
available from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse Prevention Resource Center:
call 800-248-9244 and request item number DS028.
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*HEADS UP!*
MENTAL HEALTH: IT'S PART OF ALL OUR LIVES
In May 2004, SAMHSA launched a multimedia public education effort
aimed at increasing awareness of the stigma and discrimination associated
with mental illness. The campaign, "Mental Health: It's Part
of All Our Lives," includes broadcast and print public service
announcements to educate the public that mental illness is common,
affects almost every family in America, and recovery can be expected.
The campaign is a three-year initiative in eight states: California,
Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas,
and Wisconsin. The educational materials feature people who have
experienced mental illness, and emphasize the key contributions
that people with mental illness make in our communities and lives.
Following the campaign in these states, SAMHSA will evaluate the
effectiveness of the program, and then if effective, launch a national
dissemination effort. Information about this campaign can be found
at http://allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov/english/index.html.
In Wisconsin, the campaign is conducted by Wisconsin United for
Mental Health (WUMH). For more information go to www.wimentalhealth.org/default.htm
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
MENTORING PROGRAMS
The U.S. Department of Education, under its Office of Safe and Drug
Free Schools, has announced a grant opportunity: Mentoring Programs.
This discretionary grant program is to promote mentoring programs
for children with the greatest need by assisting them in receiving
support and guidance from a mentor; improving their academic performance;
improving interpersonal relationships between the children and their
peers, teachers, other adults, and family members; reducing their
dropout rate; and reducing juvenile delinquency and involvement
in gangs. Local educational agencies (LEAs); nonprofit, community,
or faith-based organizations (CBOs/FBOs); or an LEA-CBO (or LEA-FBO)
collaboration are eligible to apply. $29,375,000 is appropriated
for FY 2004, of which 195 awards are expected to be given. Awards
will range from $100,000 to $200,000 for up to a three-year project
period, with the average award expected to be approximately $150,000.
The application deadline is July 7, 2004. For more information see
www.ed.gov/programs/dvpmentoring/applicant.html
SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY STUDENTS
The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has issued a Program Announcement
for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program. The program provides
Federal financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs)
to implement an integrated, comprehensive community-wide plan designed
to create safe and drug-free schools, and promote prosocial skills
and healthy childhood development in youth. Approximately 20 awards
of up to $1,000,000 per year for LEAs or consortia in rural areas
and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools; $2,000,000 per year for LEAs
or consortia in suburban areas; and $3,000,000 per year for LEAs
or consortia in urban areas are anticipated for a project period
of up to 36 months. Interested applicants may view the Federal Register
Notice and obtain an application at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=14.
Applications must be transmitted by July 9, 2004. For further information,
contact Karen Dorsey, U.S. Department of Education at 202-708-4674
or Karen.Dorsey@ed.gov
RETIREMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Organizations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin,
and Florida are eligible to apply for grants from the Retirement
Research Foundation for programs that improve the availability and
quality of community-based and institutional long-term care programs;
expand opportunities for older persons to play meaningful roles
in society; support selected basic, applied, and policy research
into problems of the aging; and increase the number of professionals
and paraprofessionals willing to serve the elderly. Of particular
interest are service, education, research, and advocacy projects
that have the potential to change practice, policy, or delivery
systems. Proposal guidelines are available online. The application
deadline is August 1, 2004. Contact Marilyn Hennessy, President,
Retirement Research Foundation, 8765 W Higgins Road, Suite 430,
Chicago, IL 60631-4170. Or 773-714-8080; 773-714-8089 (fax); info@rrf.org.
Also see www.rrf.org/overview/fundinginterests/genprogram.html
DO SOMETHING BRICK AWARDS
It is time once again for young people to apply for the Do Something
BRICK Awards, which honor and fund the efforts of dynamic leaders
age 18 and under who have devised and implemented innovative solutions
to problems in their local communities in the areas of community
building, health, and the environment. Each BRICK winner receives
an engraved brick, a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000
grant for continued community work, pro bono services, and other
support and recognition. The application deadline is November 1,
2004. For more information and an application see http://dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm
ANDERSON-ROGERS FOUNDATION
The Anderson-Rogers Foundation makes grants to organizations that
address a variety of social and environmental needs, with preference
given to programs in child welfare, especially those that reduce
child abuse; improvement of parenting knowledge and practices; adult
literacy; and environmental education and activism. Of particular
interest are small, hands-on organizations that lack financial support
from other sources. Letters of inquiry are required and may be submitted
at any time. Letters sent by fax or e-mail are not accepted. Contact
Grants Administrator, Anderson-Rogers Foundation, 327 W 19th St,
New York, NY 10011. Also see www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/arfdn/index.html
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*WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
HOW CAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ENGAGE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
IN ADDRESSING YOUTH ACCESS ISSUES?
On June 22, 2004 from 3:00-4:15 pm EST the Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention will air the audioconference "How
Can Law Enforcement Engage Parental Involvement in Addressing Youth
Access Issues?" The Institute of Medicine, National Research
Council report, "Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility,"
recognizes the role parents play in conveying messages about underage
alcohol use. Experience also indicates that parents seem to be in
denial about youth alcohol use and its associated harms and risks,
and getting parents to become engaged with this issue can be quite
challenging. Learn how law enforcement can engage parents in preventing
and reducing underage drinking in communities. Access more information
and register online at www.udetc.org/Registration.asp
NATIONAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE
The 29th Annual National Wellness Conference, "Creating Optimal
Wellness Environments," will be held on July 10-15, 2004 in
Stevens Point, WI. Sponsored by the National Wellness Institute,
Inc., this premier practitioner-based health promotion and wellness
conference offers "best practices" designed programs with
ready for use resources that can be applied in multidimensional
settings. Choose from over 150 programs, including daily keynotes,
intensive preconference sessions, highly selective certificate programs,
and a new Women's Wellness Wisdom Workshop. Also, this year six
Learning Communities will be introduced that are designed to increase
social networking and information sharing. Communities will include
groups in worksite wellness; health care and healing; community
wellness and underserved populations; wellness education; wellness
coaching; and personal growth. For more information see www.nationalwellness.org
or call 800-243-8694.
CHILDREN COME FIRST CONFERENCE
The 14th Annual Children Come First Conference, "All Aboard
for New Destinations," will be held on July 28-29, 2004 in
Waukesha, WI. There will also be a preconference training on July
27. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families,
the conference is about collaborative, community-based, recovery-oriented
services for families and children who have serious emotional and
behavioral disorders. The focus is on successful strategies for
bringing theories of integrated services and recovery to daily practice.
This year's conference presents entry level and advanced workshops
in the areas of AODA and mental health; educational issues; adolescent
brain development; juvenile justice; and parental involvement in
planning, advocacy, and treatment. For more information contact
Mark Wehrly at 608-284-0580 ext 308 or mwehrly@wccf.org. Also go
to www.wccf.org/CCF.
MADD YOUTH LEADERSHIP POWER CAMP
MADD Youth Leadership Power Camp will be held on August 5-8, 2004
at Camp Helen Brachman in Almond, WI. Middle or high school students
who are alcohol and drug-free; committed to creating a plan to prevent
underage drinking and other drug use; representative of the ethnic
and cultural diversity in their school; mature enough to be away
from home; and energetic, enthusiastic, and able to manage academic
demands with extra activities are encouraged to attend. The MADD
Youth Leadership Power Camp will equip a generation of youth leaders
with the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate change to reduce
alcohol and drug use and their related damages in their schools
and communities. Volunteer youth and adult staff are also needed.
Call the Wisconsin State MADD Office at 800-799-6233 for more information
and an application. Also see www.maddwi.org/2004_power_camp.htm
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