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Volume 3,
Issue 4
March 31, 2005
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BREAKING NEWS
2005 State Prevention Conference
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
The After-School Hours: A New
Focus for America's Cities
Lost Childhood: Growing Up
in an Alcoholic Family
Facts on Tap mini magazines
Learn the Signs. Act Early
campaign
Building Partnerships for Youth
website
National Drug Control Strategy,
2005
HEADS UP!
Surgeon General advisory for
pregnant women to abstain from alcohol consumption
FUNDING ALERTS
Mattel Children's Foundation
Domestic Grants Program
Safe Schools/Healthy Students
Initiative
Target Community Giving Program
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
Milagro Foundation
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Binge Drinking and Youth:
What Everyone Needs to Know
Axelson Center Symposium for
Nonprofit Professionals
Still Time to Participate in the Following:
17th Annual Adolescents &
Families Conference
39th Annual WAAODA Spring
Conference
The Wisconsin Public Health
Association and Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments
and Boards Joint Annual Conference
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**BREAKING NEWS**
2005 State Prevention
Conference
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources is pleased
and excited to announce the 2005 State Prevention Conference, "Weaving
a Tapestry of Health: Promoting Change Through Action." The
conference will be held on August 8-11, 2005 at the Hotel Mead in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI. A save-the-date flyer, information sheet,
and more information are located at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/04-News/04-StateConf-about.html.
Contact Sarah Apple at 800-248-9244 with any questions. Watch for
more information as it becomes available!
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**RESEARCH UPDATES**
Playing Catch-Up: How
Children Born to Teen Mothers Fare
Children of teen mothers aged 17 and younger begin kindergarten
with lower levels of school readiness than those children born to
older mothers, according to new research published by the National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. “Playing Catch-Up: How
Children Born to Teen Mothers Fare,” also notes that children
born to mothers aged 18-19 do not perform much better on most measures
than those born to mothers 17 and younger. The report, by Elizabeth
Terry-Humen, Jennifer Manlove and Kristin Moore of Child Trends,
examines how children of teen mothers fare on such measures as math
and reading scores, language and communication skills, social skills,
and physical and emotional well-being. The paper concludes that
children born to mothers aged 17 and younger perform worse on 19
of 26 measures when compared to mothers age 20 and over. When taking
into account such background characteristics as mother's marital
status, family structure, and family socioeconomic status, the effects
of the mother's age diminish but remain important. The publication
is the latest research published as part of the Campaign's “Putting
What Works to Work Project.” To view the report go to www.teenpregnancy.org/works/pdf/PlayingCatchUp.pdf,
or to order copies see https://www.teenpregnancy.org/store/item.asp?productId=294
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Alcohol-related deaths
and drunk driving increase among college students
Alcohol-related injury deaths and drunk driving both increased among
college students over the past few years, according to a new report
from the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). More
than 1,700 college students ages 18-24 died in 2001 as the result
of alcohol-related injuries, up from about 1,500 in 1988. In addition,
an estimated 2.8 million drove while under the influence of alcohol
in 2001, compared to 2.3 million in 1998. The study authors said
that the problems could be mitigated through greater enforcement
of drinking-age and zero-tolerance laws, increases in alcohol taxes,
wider implementation of screening and counseling programs, and comprehensive
community interventions. Researchers from Boston University and
Harvard University analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, and the Harvard College
Alcohol Survey, as well as other reports. The study was published
in the Annual
Review of Public Health. [Hingson, R., et al. (2005). Magnitude
of alcohol-related mortality and morbidity among U.S. college students
ages 18-24: changes from 1998 to 2001. Annual Review of Public Health,
26: 259-279.]
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Natural
mentoring relationships do not meet all needs of at-risk youth
Natural mentoring relationships positively impact teens, but these
relationships do not meet all the needs of at-risk youth, according
to a study by University of Illinois at Chicago researchers. The
study appears in the March issue of the American Journal of Public
Health. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent
Health, the researchers found that more than 70 percent of those
in the study reported a mentoring relationship with an adult. These
relationships lasted an average of nine years. Mentors were often
important figures in the day-to-day lives of youth, which may be
a factor in promoting positive outcomes. However, there was no evidence
that natural mentors have an impact on other outcomes, including
binge drinking, drug use, and smoking. The researchers noted that
mentors may not have the ability to provide a high level of monitoring,
an important factor in preventing substance abuse, when they have
only periodic contact with teens. The study concluded that the benefits
of having a mentor generally were not enough to outweigh the negative
effects of risk factors that many young people experience, such
as poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, and troubled family relationships.
For more information see www.mentoring.org/program_staff/research_corner/DuBoisSilverthorn_AJPH.pdf
and www.mentoring.org/program_staff/research_corner/natural_mentors.php
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**RESOURCES/MATERIALS**
The
After-School Hours: A New Focus for America’s Cities
A report released by the D.C.-based National
League of Cities argues that engaged leadership of mayors and city
council members can yield big results in improvements in the quality
of afterschool programs. The report, “The After-School Hours:
A New Focus for America's Cities,” spotlights eight successful
community initiatives: Charlotte, North Carolina; Fort Worth, Texas;
Fresno, California; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana;
Lincoln, Nebraska; Spokane, Washington; and Washington, D.C. Sponsored
by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in Flint, Michigan, the thirty
month project sought to assist local communities in improving and
expanding after-school programs, while illustrating the leadership
roles that mayors and city council members can play. To download
the complete report, visit http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1076/nlc/afterschool.
Also see “Eight Cities Spotlighted in New National League of
Cities Report, 'The After-School Hours: A New Focus for America's
Cities,'” a National League of Cities press release, at http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1077/nlc.pr
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Lost Childhood: Growing
Up in an Alcoholic Family
Every day, children growing up in alcoholic families live with chaos,
neglect, and abuse that can haunt them the rest of their lives.
Given the right tools and caring adults though, they can grow beyond
their family situations to enjoy full, healthy lives. The new 30-minute
documentary, Lost Childhood: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family,
presents a message of hope through a visit to a summer camp program
for these children. Also meet some of them 15 years later, as they
articulate how the experience helped them cope and thrive. Treatment
professionals, persons working in the juvenile justice system, clergy
and other faith community professionals, parents, and educators
will be especially interested in this film. Now airing over public
television stations throughout the country, the film is distributed
by SAMHSA's NCADI. View a trailer at http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/mediaDetails.aspx?ID=390.
Both VHS ($12.50) and DVD ($13) versions are available to order
by calling 800-729-6686 and requesting VHS201 or DVD191.
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Facts
on Tap mini magazines
Facts on Tap, a national college-based prevention program for alcohol
and other drugs, has launched two new mini magazines aimed at college
students. The Wrong Prescription debunks myths about prescription
drugs; describes common scenarios of prescription drug abuse; explains
the effects of dozens of prescription and over-the-counter medications;
and offers strategies for students to recognize their own problems,
intervene on behalf of friends with problems, and resist the temptation
to share their own medications with other students. The Deal With
Marijuana tackles common myths that persist on college campuses,
while answering common questions about marijuana use and providing
guidance for students seeking help for themselves or others. These
new magazines are the seventh and eighth titles in a series that
includes The College Experience: Alcohol and Student Life; The Non-Alcoholic
Hangover: When Someone Else's Drinking Gives You a Headache; A Risky
Relationship: Alcohol and Sex; and The Drug Deal: Drugs and Your
College Experience. To further raise awareness about marijuana and
prescription drugs, Facts on Tap has created free Public Service
Announcements (PSA) to let students know about resources on campus.
PSAs can be downloaded from the Facts on Tap website and customized
for reproduction in school newspapers. To learn more about Facts
on Tap and the magazines, see www.factsontap.org.
For specific inquiries and ordering information contact Bessie Oster,
Director of Facts on Tap, at 646-505-2062 or boster@phoenixhouse.org
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Learn
the Signs. Act Early campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration
with a coalition of national partners, recently launched a public
awareness campaign to help parents learn more about the importance
of measuring their child's social and emotional progress in the
first few years of life. The campaign, "Learn the Signs. Act
Early," is designed to educate parents about early childhood
development, including potential early warning signs of autism and
other developmental disabilities. In recent years, many programs
and studies have indicated that early recognition of autism and
other developmental disabilities is important because early treatment
can significantly improve a child's development. The CDC campaign
recognizes that parents often monitor their children's physical
growth, and encourages parents to expand those efforts to include
social and emotional milestones. Parents are also encouraged to
ask their child's doctor or healthcare professional about activities
and steps that can be taken to foster their child's development.
In addition to educating parents about important steps in a child's
development, the CDC materials remind health care professionals
to observe and measure when children achieve certain abilities,
encourage dialogue between parents and health care professionals,
and urge both parties to take immediate action when a delay in development
is suspected. Free resources are available in English and Spanish
for parents and health care professionals. For more information
or to request materials call 800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov/actearly
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Building
Partnerships for Youth website
Building Partnerships for Youth’s new website design gives
users faster access to information on positive youth development,
including helpful fact sheets that address the 21 elements of youth
development. Each fact sheet includes a description of one of the
elements, relevant research establishing its importance, and concrete
tips for incorporating each of these important steps into your program.
Users can also search for youth development programs by element,
location, and keyword. The site also features current information
and tips on how to build partnerships for youth. To visit the new
site, go to www.bpy.n4h.org/
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National
Drug Control Strategy, 2005
The White House has released "National Drug Control Strategy,
2005" calling for a balance between reducing the demand and
supply of illegal drugs in America, and outlining new programs that
have proven to be effective ways of combating substance abuse. This
report outlines a balanced, three-priority strategy to combat drug
use in America. Access the full text report from the Office of National
Drug Control Policy at www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/policy/ndcs05/
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**HEADS UP!**
Surgeon General advisory for
pregnant women to abstain from alcohol consumption
U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona has warned pregnant women
and women who may become pregnant to abstain from alcohol consumption
in order to eliminate the chance of giving birth to a baby with
any of the harmful effects of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(FASD). The spectrum may include mild and subtle changes, such as
a slight learning disability and/or physical abnormality; all the
way to full-blown Fetal Alcohol Syndrome including severe learning
disabilities, growth deficiencies, abnormal facial features, and
central nervous system disorders. In addition, studies indicate
a baby could be affected by alcohol consumption within the earliest
weeks after conception, even before a woman knows she is pregnant.
For that reason, the Surgeon General is also recommending that women
who may become pregnant abstain from alcohol. This updates a 1981
Surgeon General's Advisory which suggested pregnant women limit
the amount of alcohol they drink. To read the complete Surgeon General
advisory, go to www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/pressreleases/sg02222005.html
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**FUNDING ALERTS**
Mattel Children’s Foundation Domestic Grants
Program
The Mattel Children's
Foundation Domestic Grants Program provides funding under the priorities
of health: supporting the health and well-being of children through
programs that directly address the physical or mental health of
children or increase access to health-care services for children
in need; education: increasing access to education, promoting literacy
to children in need, and providing resources that promote after-school
education and achievement; and girls' empowerment: promoting girls'
self-esteem and increasing access to education, health, and community
resources for girls. Funding provides $5,000 to $25,000, depending
on the program, organization, and individual community need. Grant
applications will be accepted online between January 1 and April
8, 2005; and between July 1 and September 30, 2005. For more information
see www.mattel.com/about_us/Comm_Involvement/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp
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Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative
The U.S. Departments of Education, Health and
Human Services, and Justice have announced the Safe Schools/Healthy
Students Initiative funding opportunity for FY 2005. A collaborative
effort of the three departments, this discretionary grant program
provides local educational agencies (LEAs) with federal funding
to implement an enhanced, coordinated, comprehensive plan of activities,
programs, and services that focus on promoting healthy childhood
development, and preventing violence and substance abuse. LEAs or
consortia of LEAs that have not received funds or services under
the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative during any previous
fiscal year may be eligible to receive awards of up to $1,000,000
per year for Bureau of Indian Affairs schools and LEAs or consortia
in rural areas; $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.
The application deadline is April 29, 2005. For additional information
and application materials, visit www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=26.
Also contact Karen Dorsey, U.S. Department of Education, at Karen.Dorsey@ed.gov
or 202-708-4674 with questions.
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Target Community Giving
Program
The Target Community Giving Program supports nonprofit
organizations in communities where the company's stores are located.
There are currently stores in every state except Vermont, Alaska,
and Hawaii. Grants focus on accessible arts for families; family
violence prevention; and early childhood reading. Most grants average
between $1,000 and $3,000. Applications will be accepted between
March 1 and May 31, 2005, with early submission encouraged. Application
information is available at http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/local_giving.jhtml
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Presidential Freedom
Scholarships
The Corporation
for National and Community Service is pleased to announce the availability
of 2005 Presidential Freedom Scholarships. Two students from every
high school in the country are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship
in recognition of their outstanding service to the community. Since
1997, more than 37,000 students from every state in the nation,
the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Department of Defense
overseas schools have been recognized. In addition to the scholarship,
students receive a letter of recognition from President Bush, and
a President's Volunteer Service Award silver pin. Nominations are
open to high school juniors and seniors during the 2004-2005 academic
year. Students must have completed at least 100 hours of community
service, either through a school-based service-learning program
or independently through service at a nonprofit or faith-based organization.
The scholarship program provides $500 of the award, which must be
matched with at least $500 from a community organization, civic
group, or business. The final application deadline is July 1, 2005.
Information and certification forms are available at www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/
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Milagro
Foundation
Milagro ("Miracle")
is a charitable foundation that supports underrepresented and underprivileged
children and youth in the areas of arts, education, and health.
Milagro focuses on three areas: helping children and youth live
healthy lives through education and prevention of disease; helping
them live literate lives through learning; and helping them live
culturally enriched lives through arts education. There is no application
deadline as grant requests are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Typical
grants are between $2,500 and $5,000. For more information go to
www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
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**TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES**
Binge Drinking and Youth: What Everyone Needs
to Know
As part of the Road to Recovery 2005 Webcast Series, SAMHSA/CSAT
present “Binge Drinking and Youth: What Everyone Needs to Know”
on April 6, 2005. Results from the 2003 National Survey on Drug
Use and Health show that 25 percent of American 17 year olds reported
binge drinking (five or more drinks on the same occasion). By age
21, the number increased to 48 percent. College is clearly a catalyst
for alcohol use; in fact, young adults aged 18 to 22 who don't attend
college drink less than those who do. This program will reveal the
subcultures and behaviors that support binge drinking while highlighting
prevention, early interventions, and treatment options. Ivette Torres,
Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be the host of
the webcast. Invited panelists include Steve Wing, Associate Administrator
for Alcohol Policy, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration;
Ralph Hingson, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,
National Institutes of Health; Hope Taft (First Lady of Ohio), Leadership
to Keep Children Alcohol Free; and Clarke Brown, Youth Services
Division, Hazelden Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers. More information
is available at www.recoverymonth.gov/2005/multimedia/webcastmenu.aspx
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Axelson
Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals
The Sixth Annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals
focuses on marketing for nonprofit organizations. The symposium,
"Nonprofits and Marketing: Unleashing the Power and Promise
of Your Mission to Meet the New Market Reality," provides plenary
and break-out sessions featuring the best practices in nonprofit
marketing and speakers that will discuss the role, promise, and
limits of marketing in the nonprofit context. The symposium is scheduled
for May 10-11, 2005, in Chicago, IL. Visit www.northpark.edu/axelson/2005.cfm
for more information.
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STILL
TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING STATEWIDE EVENTS:
17th
Annual Adolescents & Families Conference – You
may still have time to be part of the 17th Annual Adolescents &
Families Conference, being held April 20-22, 2005, at Lakewoods
Resort in Cable, Wisconsin. The registration deadline is April 1,
but registrations will be accepted after that date if space is available.
Contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at (715) 836-3636 with
questions, or email ce@uwec.edu.
Learn more about the conference and find the conference brochure
and registration information online at www.uwec.edu/ce/adolfam/description.htm
39th
Annual WAAODA Spring Conference – “Systems Without
Boundaries: Partnering for Success” will be held at the Sheraton
Madison Hotel on May 9-11, 2005. Find out more online at www.waaoda.org/
The
Wisconsin Public Health Association and Wisconsin Association of
Local Health Departments and Boards Joint Annual Conference
– “Healthiest Wisconsin: Today’s Reality; Tomorrow’s
Promise” at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton, May 17-18,
2005. Find out more online at www.wpha.org/events.htm
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