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Volume 2,
Issue 15
November 24, 2004
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RESEARCH
UPDATES
National Survey on Delinquency in Schools
Genetic variation gives a taste for alcohol
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Free Web Services from Grassroots.org
New Resource Guide for States and Communities
HEADS
UP!
Project Venture the Newest Model Program
CADCA Wants Your Policy Success Stories for New Web Resource
FUNDING
ALERTS
Funding for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Initiatives
American Honda Foundation
Teammates for Kids Foundation
Funds for Studying Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Alcohol/Drug
Abuse
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Model Program Trainings in Iowa
New Wisconsin Promise Conference
Conference on Abuse
Save the Dates!
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*RESEARCH UPDATES*
National Survey on Delinquency in Schools
"Toward Safe and Orderly Schools The National Study of Delinquency
Prevention in Schools" presents findings from a national survey
of elementary, middle, and secondary schools. The findings show
that problem behavior is widespread and is most common in urban
areas and middle schools. What are schools doing to prevent delinquency
and promote school safety? Schools have adopted a large and diverse
array of activities, curricular programs, and security measures,
but many of these are unproven or poorly implemented. Key characteristics
of successful programs and how schools can improve program quality
and implementation are identified. The National Institute of Justice
Research in Brief (NCJ 205005) may be found at http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/205005.pdf.
Genetic variation gives a taste for alcohol
People with a gene variation that dulls their taste buds to bitter
flavors drink twice as much alcohol as those with more sensitive
palates, suggests a US study. The discovery may assist doctors in
the battle against alcoholism, which is strongly connected to early
drinking behavior. People generally fall into three categories of
taster. Supertasters have an acute sensitivity to bitter chemicals,
while nontasters only sense bitterness at higher concentrations.
Medium tasters fall in between. Previous studies have shown that
nontasters find alcohol - such as whisky, wine or beer - more pleasing
and sweet than supertasters. There is also evidence that alcoholics
and their relatives are more likely to be nontasters. For more information
on this new study visit http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/15/health/webmd/main655754.shtml.
Find the study published in the November 2004 issue of Alcoholism:
Clinical and Experimental Research. [Duffy, V., et al.
(2004). Bitter Receptor Gene (TAS2R38), 6-n-Propylthiouracil (PROP)
Bitterness and Alcohol Intake. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental
Research, 28(11): 1629-1637.]
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*RESOURCES/MATERIALS*
Free Web Services from Grassroots.org
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools are eligible
for free web hosting, e-mail, and other internet services through
Grassroots.org. The initiative is designed to help make nonprofits
more efficient and better able to serve their communities. Areas
of interest include education, public health, and youth advocacy.
There is no deadline to apply. For more information visit http://www.grassroots.org/do/Tools.
New Resource Guide for States and Communities
A new guide has been developed to help state and community organizations
meet the goals of a national initiative to improve the health of
young people by the year 2010, including reducing substance abuse
among youth. “Improving the Health of Adolescents & Young
Adults: A Guide for States and Communities” offers guidance
on how to build effective community coalitions, conduct a needs
assessment, and develop a local young adult health initiative. The
book identifies four areas that must be addressed in an effective
health program geared toward youth—family, school and peers,
community and policy—and stresses partnerships among these
areas. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nationalinitiative/guide.htm
to order a copy, view the PDF document or scan the executive summary.
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*HEADS UP!*
Project Venture the Newest Model Program
Project Venture has recently been granted status as a Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Model Program.
For more than 12 years, the program has engaged Native American
youth in service as a means of investing in the community and reconnecting
them with positive adult role models. Numerous communities in Wisconsin
have already been trained in Project Venture. If you would like
to learn more about Project Venture visit http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/template_cf.cfm?page=model&pkProgramID=397.
CADCA Wants Your Policy Success Stories for New Web Resource
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is looking for
examples of how coalitions have successfully changed laws, regulations,
ordinances or policies to reduce substance abuse. These best practices
will be included in a new online resource that will serve as a learning
tool for community coalitions interested in changing policy to prevent
drugs and alcohol use in their communities. To submit your policy
change for inclusion in CADCA’s new resource, contact Jessica
Burch in CADCA’s Public Policy Department at 1-800-54-CADCA
ext. 255 or via e-mail at jburch@cadca.org.
Coalitions interested in submitting policy achievements will be
asked to complete a short survey and send in a copy of the actual
language used to alter policy.
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*FUNDING ALERTS*
Funding for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Initiatives
Brookdales Foundation’s Relatives as Parent Program helps nonprofits
and state organizations develop initiatives addressing the growing
number of grandparents raising grandchildren. Applications from
nonprofits are due by January 13, 2005, with up to 15 two-year grants
of $10,000 to be awarded for new or existing programs. Those collaborating
with other social-service organizations – child care, family
services, education and healthcare – are preferred. State agency
applications are due February 10, 2005. Visit http://www.brookdalefoundation.org
for more information.
American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation, the giving arm of the vehicle manufacturer,
funds youth-oriented programs, including education and minority
programs. The first 2005 deadline is February 1 and the average
grant range is $40,000-$80,000. Applications are available at http://www.hondacorporate.com/community/?subsection=foundation.
Teammates for Kids Foundation
Applications are being accepted by the Teammates for Kids Foundation
from nonprofits that serve children in the areas of education, health,
and inner-city support. The foundation is looking for health programs
that focus on prevention and recovery from health problems as well
as education initiatives that encourage healthy living. Individual
grants range from $10,000 to $50,000. Only nonprofits with 501(c)(3)
status may apply; the primary stipulation is that 100 percent of
grant money goes directly to children's services. For more information,
visit http://www.teammates4kids.com/.
Funds for Studying Co-Occurring Mental Illness
and Alcohol/Drug Abuse
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
has joined the National Institute of Health to support research
designed to determine future drug and mental illness prevention
treatment priorities. Research will focus on co-occurring mental
illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse, as well as other common co-occurring
medical conditions. Research areas may include access to services,
tailoring services to individual needs, integrating or coordinating
services, treatment, common interventions, rehabilitation and community
integration, financing and care, culture and gender impact and dissemination
of research findings. The maximum award will be $500,000. For application
and deadline information visit http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-007.html.
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*TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES*
Model Program Trainings in Iowa
The following Model Program trainings are being held in Iowa in
December.
- LifeSkills Training, December 7-8, 2004
- Project Alert, December 13, 2004
- Project Towards No Drug Abuse, December 15-16, 2004
The trainings include all training materials and only require a
small fee of $25/per person for each day to cover breakfast and
lunch. Each attendee will be responsible for making their own travel
and hotel arrangements to and from the training location. SPACE
IS LIMITED on a first come, first served basis so REGISTER
TODAY by contacting Stacey Richards at (319) 390-4611. For more
information about the programs, please visit: http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov
or contact Tou Lee at 1-800-782-1878. The trainings are sponsored
by the US Department of Education and CSAP’s Central CAPT and
will be held at Community Lawrence Building, 600 E. Main St., Anamosa,
IA 52205.
New Wisconsin Promise Conference
The Monona Terrace Convention Center will host the New Wisconsin
Promise Conference January 11-12, 2005. The Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction conference will provide educators with strategies
to help schools and districts meet the progressively higher academic
expectations of No Child Left Behind. The four strands of the conference
are Mathematics, Literacy, Attendance/Graduation and School Improvement
for systemic change. Participants will be able to either focus on
a single strand or sample highlights from more than one. Sessions
will include those that address issues regarding English language
learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged
students. Wisconsin schools showing success or innovations in one
of the strands will also present. Registration is $75.00. For more
information or to register online visit http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsea/title1/nwp_conf05.html.
Conference on Abuse
You may still have time to register for the Conference on Abuse
to be held December 10 at UW-Parkside. The conference purpose is
to address ways that violent behaviors and attitudes confine the
lives of men and boys as well as impact the lives of women and girls.
Breakout sessions will address issues such as violent culture, dating
violence, the portrait of men and women in the media, male survivors
of sexual violence and more. Registration is $65.00. Program details
and registration information may be found at http://www.uwp.edu/departments/community.partnerships/conferenceonabuse121004.cfm.
SAVE THE DATES!
Visit Wisconsin Clearinghouse’s Events Calendar at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/10-Calendar/10-Calendars-01.html
for more information on any of the following events.
Wisconsin Fatherhood Conference – March 10-12, 2005,
Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Fatherhood Conference aims to raise awareness of
the importance of fathers to children and society, and to promote
expanding programming for fathers in agencies and institutions.
18th Annual Wisconsin Conference on Child
Abuse and Neglect – April 6-8, Appleton
This annual conference raises awareness and improves prevention,
treatment, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect.
It provides knowledge and skills to address emerging issues, research
questions, and public policy changes in child welfare and child
protection.
6th Annual Statewide Conference on Philanthropy
– April 8, Pewaukee
This one-day event each spring includes workshops, panels and
plenary speakers centered around a topic of timely relevance to
Wisconsin grantmakers. Grantmakers and nonprofit representatives
gain new insights on the present and future of philanthropy, share
experiences, and enjoy special presentations from nationally-recognized
figures in philanthropy.
17th Annual Adolescents and Families Conference
– April 20-22, Cable
The 2005 Adolescents and Families Conference seeks to increase
positive behavior and interactions in schools, families and communities.
It offers new opportunities to learn strategies and practical
tools that work within rural communities.
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