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Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume
3, Issue 1
January 19, 2005
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RESEARCH
UPDATES
Millions of Youth Engaging
in Drunk or Drugged Driving
Brief Encounters can Provide
Motivation to Reduce or Stop Drug Use
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
Promising Practices in Mental
Health Treatment Showcased
Community and Faith-Based Groups:
Essential Prevention Partners Kit
HEADS
UP!
National Suicide Prevention
Hotline Launched
Northeast Counterdrug Trainings
at Volk Field Cancelled
FUNDING
ALERTS
Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Tribal Infrastructure Grants
American Medical Colleges Caring
for Community Grant Program
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Drug-Free Communities Grant
Application Workshops
UW-Superior Continuing Education
Courses
Fulfilling the Promise: A
Conference for Home Visitors and Parent Educators
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**RESEARCH
UPDATES**
Millions of Youth Engaging
in Drunk or Drugged Driving
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
has released data showing that more than 4 million persons aged
16-20 drove under the influence of either alcohol or drugs in the
past year, according to 2002 and 2003 reports. This is 21 percent
of U.S. youth in that age group. SAMHSA extracted the data from
two years of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and
2003, to improve the reliability of estimates. Among 16-20 year
olds, 14 percent drove under the influence of illicit drugs, 17
percent reported driving under the influence of alcohol, and eight
percent reported driving after consuming a combination of alcohol
and illicit drugs. Only four percent of persons 16-20 who reported
driving under the influence were arrested and booked for driving
under the influence in the year preceding their survey. The SAMHSA
data also show that approximately 25 percent of persons ages 16
to 20 who lived in the Midwest reported driving under the influence.
This compares to approximately 20 percent who lived in the South
and 19 percent of those who lived in the Northeast or the West.
The NSDUH Report: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Among Young
Persons is available at http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k4/youthDUI/youthDUI.cfm.
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Brief Encounters can Provide
Motivation to Reduce or Stop Drug Use
New research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),
National Institutes of Health, shows that meeting with an addiction
peer counselor just once at the time of a routine doctor visit with
a follow-up booster phone call can motivate abusers of cocaine and
heroin to reduce their drug use. The study, conducted by researchers
at Boston University’s Schools of Medicine and Public Health,
is published in the January 2005 issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
The study was conducted among 1,175 men and women who had tested
positive for cocaine or heroin abuse. Participants were randomly
assigned to an intervention group or a control group. Intervention
consisted of a 20-minute motivational interview with a substance
abuse outreach worker who also was a recovering addict, referrals
to active drug abuse treatment programs, a written list of treatment
options, and a follow-up telephone call 10 days later. Members of
the control group received only the written list. Six months following
enrollment, the researchers found that among those who abused cocaine,
22.3 percent of the intervention group were abstinent from the drug,
compared with 16.9 percent of the control group; among those who
abused heroin, 40.2 percent of the intervention group were abstinent
from the drug, compared with 30.6 percent of the control group.
As for people who used both drugs, 17.4 percent of the intervention
group was drug free, compared with 12.8 percent of the control group.
[Bernstein, J., et al. (2005). Brief motivational intervention at
a clinic visit reduces cocaine and heroin use. Drug and Alcohol
Dependence, 77(1): 49-59.]
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**RESOURCES/MATERIALS**
Promising Practices in Mental
Health Treatment Showcased
The prevalence of mental disorders among youth in the juvenile justice
system is as high as 60 percent. As a result, The National Mental
Health Association has published Mental Health Treatment for Youth
In the Juvenile Justice System: A Compendium of Promising Practices.
Relying on evidenced-based research, the report features information
about special populations and youth with co-occurring disorders.
While the report cites the need for more research, it states that
regardless of the type of program used or the youths' background,
recidivism rates among those who received treatment are as much
as 25 percent lower than the rates of those children and teens in
untreated control groups. And more importantly, the best, research-based
treatment programs can reduce recidivism rates even more-from 25
to 80 percent. Access the full text PDF at http://www.nmha.org/children/JJCompendiumofBestPractices.pdf.
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Community and Faith-Based
Groups: Essential Prevention Partners Kit
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has
developed a kit for community and faith-based groups to utilize
in order to integrate youth substance abuse prevention into their
organizations. Faith-based and social services organizations have,
and can, play important roles in the prevention and intervention
of drug and alcohol use disorders. Effective prevention programs
are often built on the values instilled by faith communities, and
through positive time spent in activities and programs offered by
community-based groups. The kit includes comprehensive, step-by-step
recommendations for incorporating successful drug prevention activities
into youth community and congregation programs, as well as a variety
of other resources. To view the contents of the Kit and order online,
visit http://www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/theme/default.aspx,
or call 1-800-729-6686 and request item number FBKIT04. Most of
the individual kit publications are also available from the Wisconsin
Clearinghouse. Contact the Prevention Resource Center at 1-800-248-9244
for more information.
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**HEADS UP!**
National Suicide Prevention
Hotline Launched
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has launched
the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK. The national
hotline is part of the National Suicide Prevention Initiative (NSPI),
a collaborative effort led by SAMHSA that incorporates the best
practices and research findings in suicide prevention and intervention
with the goal of reducing the incidence of suicide nationwide. In
addition to the national hotline, the website www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org,
has also been launched.
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Northeast Counterdrug Trainings at Volk Field
Cancelled
Due to dramatic cutbacks in federal funding, the Northeast Counterdrug
Training Center (NCTC) has been forced to cancel, until further
notice, all trainings offered at Volk Field. These cancellations
took effect January 1. Visit the NCTC website at www.counterdrug.org
for any changes, additions and updates in regards to the funding
situation.
However, the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention
Resources (WCH) has periodically brokered or directly provided a
number of the trainings offered by Volk Field, such as the Prevention
Specialist Training, Coalition Building workshops, Grant Writing
training, and more. Given the discontinuation of these trainings
at Volk field, the WCH will resume provision of these workshops
on a more regular basis. Please watch the web site for upcoming
trainings at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/.
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**FUNDING ALERTS**
Kimberly-Clark Foundation
The Kimberly-Clark Foundation will fund substance-abuse services,
including those connected to healthcare and homeless programs, human
services and youth programs. Grants average between $1,000 and $75,000.
The foundation will support annual campaigns, continuing support,
employee matching gifts, equipment, general operating support, land
acquiring, and research. Giving is national in focus, but primarily
in communities where the company has operations (including Marinette
and Neenah). An application form is not required, but potential
applicants are advised to approach the board initially with a proposal.
The board next meets in April. For more information contact Carolyn
Mentesana, Vice President, Kimberly-Clark Foundation, PO Box 619100,
Dallas, TX 75261-9100; phone, 972-281-1200; website, http://www.kimberly-clark.com/aboutus/kc_foundation.asp.
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Tribal Infrastructure Grants
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center
for Mental Health Services has announced the availability of FY
2005 funds for Circles of Care III: Tribal Infrastructure Grants
for Transforming Behavioral Health Service Systems for American
Indian and Alaska Native Children and their Families. The purpose
of the Circles of Care program is to provide tribal and urban Indian
communities with tools and resources to design systems of care to
support mental health for their children, youth, and families in
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Circles of
Care grants will allow the building of infrastructure to increase
the capacity and effectiveness of behavioral health systems serving
AI/AN communities. The awards will range from $250,000 to $350,000
per year for up to 3 years. Eligible applicants include federally
recognized tribal governments, urban Indian programs, tribal colleges,
and universities. The application deadline is February 25, 2005.
For complete program information and application guidelines, please
visit http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/2005/nofa/sm05008_circles.aspx.
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American Medical Colleges
Caring for Community Grant Program
The Association of American Medical Colleges is offering an institutional
grant program to encourage the development of student-initiated
services and programs to the community. As part of the Caring for
Community Grant Program, medical schools are eligible to receive
support for community service-oriented projects in which they explore
new ways to serve their local communities. Eligible programs range
from those that promote awareness about sexually transmitted diseases,
to vaccination and literacy programs, to any program that fulfills
an unmet need within the community. Grants will be provided to institutions
for new student-oriented community-service projects, and to institutions
with existing community service programs, for a maximum of four
years. Grant awards range from up-to $12,000 for the first to $3,000
for the fourth year. The application deadline is February 28. For
more information and application guidelines, please visit http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/cfc.htm.
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**TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES**
Drug-Free Communities Grant
Application Workshops
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Program will offer a series of free
regional workshops starting in January 2005 for community coalitions
that are interested in learning how to apply for a DFC grant. The
workshops will provide detailed information about the application
process, including requirements for the FY 2005 DFC grant application.
Both existing and potential grantees are welcome to attend the workshops.
There is no registration fee but participants are responsible for
all other costs associated with attendance. A workshop will be held
in Chicago, IL on January 27. To register, go to http://cadca.org/DFCApplication/.
*** For more information on the Drug-Free Communities Support Program
visit http://drugfreecommunities.samhsa.gov/.
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UW-Superior Continuing Education
Courses
For more information on either of the workshops below visit the
UW-Superior Center for Continuing Education/Extension site at http://nonprofitworkshops.org
or call (715) 394-8469.
* Working With and Inspiring Volunteers
Workshop
Working with and Inspiring Volunteers is geared to provide answers
and stimulate classroom discussion on issues of concern to participants
who have an interest in volunteer management. Handouts include
samples of job descriptions, standards and guidelines, as well
as other documents relevant to volunteer management. The class
will be held February 10 in Superior and the cost is $109.
* Grant Development and Proposal Writing
This workshop will help you seek funding sources and avoid some
of the mistakes made in developing proposals. Learn how to develop
and improve your proposals to achieve results. The class will
be held February 9 in Superior and the cost is $109.
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Fulfilling the Promise:
A Conference for Home Visitors and Parent Educators
Are you looking for ways to work more effectively with parents,
for new program resources, or a chance to re-energize yourself for
your work with families? Come to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin
Dells, March 1-2, 2005, for “Fulfilling the Promise: A conference
for Home Visitors and Parent Educators.” Keynote speaker Dr.
Mary Bigler, an internationally known humorist and educator, talks
about “Laughing Matters.” Workshops are offered on developing
discipline based on a child’s abilities, family routines that
help children learn, early childhood mental health diagnoses, perinatal
mood disorders, working with families who challenge us, and more.
For more information, contact Elaine Barrett toll free at 1-888-391-4255,
or find the conference brochure online at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/conference/.
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