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Information from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
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Volume 3,
Issue 12
September 9, 2005
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SPECIAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Strengthening Families
Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
School Safety CD-ROM
Model Programs Guide
The Digital Living Project
New NCJRS Website
FUNDING ALERTS
The Palmer Foundation
Presentation Package Grant
Program
William T. Grant Foundation
NIAAA Research and Prevention
of Underage Drinking Grants
The Public Welfare Foundation
For All Kids Foundation
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Core Competencies that Lead
to Successful and Sustainable Coalitions
Success in Stages®
Teleconferences
Advanced Coalition Building
Training
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**SPECIAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY**
Strengthening Families
Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse, with support from the Wisconsin Department
of Health & Family Services, is pleased to offer a second training
in the "Strengthening Families Program: For Parents & Youth
10-14." This event is being held September 28-29, 2005, at
the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids. The response to the first training
offered at the Wisconsin State Prevention Conference in August was
so overwhelming that we felt the need to provide an additional training.
Now is your chance to be a part of this great workshop opportunity.
Attendance numbers are again limited, and registrations will be
taken on a first-come, first-served basis. We will make every effort
to accommodate all who are interested in attending this training.
If the workshop fills, we will keep a waiting list and offer space,
if it becomes available, to those on the list. We are excited to
be able to offer registration for this workshop at such a low rate,
and this is due to the additional support we received. The $160
registration fee includes the 2-day program training, all of the
training materials (including the full program manual), plus lunches
and breaks. For more information, please contact Nancy Kendall at
nkendall@wisc.edu or request registration information by calling
(800) 248-9244.
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**RESEARCH UPDATES**
The
Adolescent Brain: A Work in Progress
Over the years, researchers have developed a list of factors that
help young people avoid too-early pregnancy and parenthood, as well
as those that put them at greater risk. What is striking about this
list is that it is almost entirely confined to psychological and
social factors such as attitudes and beliefs, couple relationships
and communication, family and peer influence, community and school
attributes, poverty and ethnicity, the characteristics of medical
services and clinics, health insurance status, and more. Aside from
age of puberty, physiological factors are virtually absent. The
Adolescent Brain: A Work in Progress, authored by international
experts in adolescent brain development Drs. Daniel Weinberger,
Jay Giedd, and Brita Elvevåg, begins to fill this gap by noting
that neurological development is an important dimension of overall
adolescent development, and our efforts to understand, guide, and
help teens should be based in part on a deeper appreciation of adolescent
neurobiology. The publication contains a foreword by National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Director Sarah Brown, a brief summary,
and a chart of key findings. It is available in PDF format to view
or download on the Campaign's website.
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Community
substance use prevention strategies related to lower alcohol use
Using key informant interviews and student survey data from 508
U.S. communities, researchers examined relationships between the
prevalence of community and non-classroom-based school substance
prevention strategies and teen substance use rates. Analyses indicated
that adult-supervised afterschool activities were significantly
related to lower past 30-day alcohol use and binge drinking; community
activities to reduce substance use were significantly related to
lower binge drinking; and student organizations to prevent alcohol
abuse were significantly related to lower binge drinking. Editors
note that policymakers at the school, community, state, and federal
levels will benefit from knowing afterschool activities for teens
typically result in reliable reductions in substance use in this
large national study sample. For more information go here.
[VanderWaal, Curtis J., et al. (2005) Community and School Drug
Prevention Strategy Prevalence: Differential Effects by Setting
and Substance. The Journal of Primary Prevention, 26(4):
299-320.]
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Relationship
of risk taking and risky decision making to age and peer influence
Individuals in three age groups: adolescents (13-16), youths (18-22),
and adults (24 and older), completed questionnaire measures assessing
risk preference and risky decision making, and a behavioral task
measuring risk taking. Participants in each age group completed
the measures alone or with two same-aged peers. Analyses indicated
that risk taking and risky decision making decreased with age; participants
took more risks, focused more on the benefits than the costs of
risky behavior, and made riskier decisions when in peer groups than
alone; and peer effects on risk taking and risky decision making
were stronger among adolescents and youths than adults. These findings
suggest that adolescents are more inclined toward risky behavior
and risky decision making than are adults, and that peer influence
plays an important role in explaining risky behavior during adolescence.
See also www.apa.org/journals/dev/
for more information. [Gardner M. and Steinberg L. (2005) Peer influence
on risk taking, risk preference, and risky decision making in adolescence
and adulthood: an experimental study. Developmental Psychology
, 41(4): 625-35.]
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Youth
exposed to prevention messages less likely to report substance use
Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) shows that youth who reported seeing or hearing media messages
on preventing drug use are significantly less likely to report substance
use. While 10.3 percent of youths who reported seeing or hearing
media prevention messages in the past year reported binge alcohol
use in the past month, 12.5 percent of youth who were not exposed
to media prevention messages engaged in binge drinking. Similarly,
10.8 percent of youth who saw or heard media prevention messages
reported past month illicit drug use compared to 13.7 percent who
received no messages. In 2003, 83.6 percent of youth ( 20.8 million)
reported seeing or hearing an alcohol or drug prevention message.
The data also show that youth who reported talking to at least one
parent about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, or drug use in the
past year were significantly less likely to report past month binge
alcohol use (10 percent), compared to 11.6 percent who did not talk
to a parent. For illicit drug use, 10 percent of teens who talked
to a parent used drugs in the past month compared to 13 percent
who did not talk to a parent. In 2003, 14.6 million youth ages 12-17
(58.9 percent) reported that they had talked to at least one parent
during the past year about the dangers of using tobacco, alcohol,
or drugs. Youth ages 12-15 were more likely to have talked to a
parent than those ages 16 or 17. SAMHSA extracted the data from
the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which asked youth
ages 12-17 if they had seen or heard any alcohol or drug prevention
messages from posters, pamphlets, radio, TV, or other sources in
addition to asking about alcohol and drug use. For more information
see the NSDUH Report "Youths' Exposure to Substance Use Prevention
Messages, 2003" at www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k5/prevention/prevention.cfm.
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America's
Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2005
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics has
released "America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being
2005," a compilation of statistics about children's economic
security, health, behavior, social environment, and education. The
report presents 25 key indicators on important aspects of children's
lives, including child poverty and family income; access to healthcare;
childhood immunization; low birthweight; alcohol and drug use; and
infant, child, and adolescent mortalities. The report is available
from OJJDP at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=12214
and can be viewed or downloaded in PDF format. A limited number
of printed copies (NCJ 210533) are also available from the Juvenile
Justice Clearinghouse at http://puborder.ncjrs.org/
or 800-831-3420. To view and download past editions of "America's
Children" as well as detailed statistical tables for the 2005
edition, visit http://childstats.gov/pubs.asp.
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**RESOURCES/MATERIALS**
School
Safety CD-ROM
The Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) has released the CD-ROM "School Safety."
The disk provides 50 resources related to school safety, including
documents published by COPS and the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention; components of the U.S. Department of Justice;
and links to school safety websites. Among the topics addressed
are bullying, gangs, school crime prevention, and youth violence.
The content of the "School Safety" CD-ROM is available
online at www.cops.usdoj.gov/html/cd_rom/school_safety/index.htm.
The CD-ROM may be ordered from the COPS Office Response Center at
800-421-6770.
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Model
Programs Guide
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model
Programs Guide (MPG) is a user-friendly online gateway to evidence-based
programs that address a range of issues across the juvenile justice
continuum. In addition, MPG is currently being expanded beyond delinquency
prevention and intervention programs to include substance abuse,
mental health, and education programs that focus on at-risk youth.
MPG profiles more than 250 programs and helps communities zero in
on those that best suit their needs. Programs are organized into
five categories: prevention programs, immediate sanctions programs,
intermediate sanctions programs, Residential care programs, and
reentry programs. Each program is assigned a rating (exemplary,
effective, or promising) on the basis of specific evaluation criteria.
Individual program profiles include information on risk and protective
factors addressed, target population, intervention components, and
evaluation design and outcomes. The profiles also provide references,
links to related websites, and contact information. Also, search
the database by program category, program type, target population
and setting, problem area, offender group, or program strategies.
The database is continuously updated, and users are invited to nominate
programs for inclusion. http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/programs/mpg.html
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The
Digital Living Project
The digital age brings communications capabilities into everyday
life that many never imagined possible, and children are increasingly
involved in digital culture. Keeping children safe and aware of
technology can be difficult for parents, especially when their children
know more about the digital world than they do. Three organizations
have come together to help parents guide their children through
unfamiliar digital territory. Together National PTA, Boys &
Girls Club, and Girl Scouts of the USA have teamed up with Harmony
Digital Media Consortium and Yahoo! to create "The Digital
Living Project: an education program for the digital age for families
nationwide." The Project provides a handbook for parents who
want to learn more about technology and how to talk about it with
their children. The handbook contains topics for family discussion,
ethical standards, and a plan to protect children from inappropriate
material, and provides guidance for keeping your children safe while
online. Future volumes and more information will be posted at www.digitallivingproject.com/.
Download the first volume of the handbook at www.digitallivingproject.com/pdf/DLP_Handbook.pdf.
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New
NCJRS Website
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) has launched
a newly redesigned website, which now provides visitors with powerful
new tools to access justice information. New features include a
more comprehensive site-wide search function, expanded topical resources,
an express shopping cart system, and a database of questions and
answers. NCJRS also has a new URL, www.ncjrs.gov,
so you may have to update links to NCJRS from your site. Get a quick
overview by visiting www.ncjrs.gov/redoverview.html.
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**FUNDING ALERTS**
The
Palmer Foundation
The Palmer Foundation seeks to empower young people to reach their
potential to become responsible contributors to their families and
communities. The foundation considers only proposals that empower
young people ages birth to 25. Eight winning groups are selected
each year to win $10,000. One environmental educator/leader each
year receives $5,000. The foundation's board will review letters
of intent each month (through January 31 for its spring meeting
and July 31 for its fall meeting). Grantees will then be invited
to submit a full grant at the foundation's next meeting (April or
October). For more information, go to: www.thepalmerfoundation.org
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Presentation
Package Grant Program
The Channing Bete Company Presentation Package Grant Program was
established to recognize outstanding creativity in implementing
presentation packages for outreach efforts. The grants department
invites educators to apply for a grant in order to implement presentation
packages in either existing or new outreach programs. Applicants
are asked to submit a proposal outlining a creative project that
includes the use of Channing Bete Company presentation packages
in educational outreach programs. Proposals should incorporate a
detailed project description including goals, objectives, and an
evaluation plan. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant of
up to $2,500 to be applied toward Channing Bete Company presentation
packages and accompanying materials. The application deadline is
October 15, 2005. View the application packet and complete details
at www.channing-bete.com/fundinginformation/
(see "Presentation Packages Grant.")
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William
T. Grant Foundation
The William T. Grant Foundation has issued a request for proposals
(RFP) to support intervention research on how to improve youth-serving
organizations, such as schools and community-based organizations,
and enhance research capacity focused on organizations that promote
youth development. Studies will provide theoretically important
findings on how these organizations operate and how to improve them.
The deadline for receipt of letters of inquiry is October 17, 2005,
and full proposals from invited applicants will be due February
13, 2006. To obtain additional information and download the RFP,
visit here.
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NIAAA
Research and Prevention of Underage Drinking Grants
According to the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about
7 million youth (ages 12 to 20) reported binge drinking in the past
30 days. To help combat this problem, the National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is offering grants to a variety
of organizations to promote research on underage drinking and to
offer innovative solutions to the problem. NIAAA is awarding three
grants of up to $400,000 for the year to fund research and prevention
of underage drinking, a concern for countless communities. By becoming
involved, non-profits, for-profits, faith-based organizations, and
many others will help develop resources and contribute research
findings to battle this dangerous trend. Applications are due no
later than December 19, 2005. For more information or to apply for
this grant, visit www.niaaa.nih.gov/.
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The
Public Welfare Foundation
The Public
Welfare Foundation is accepting letters of inquiry for grants
in the areas of health, criminal justice, and community and economic
development, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. Award amounts
range from $25,000 to $50,000, and may fund specific programs or
general operating support to accepted foundations. Applications
may be submitted at any time. The Public Welfare Foundation makes
a wide variety of grants based on the strength of application. To
learn more about applying and a history of past grants, visit www.publicwelfare.org/grants/grants/2005_grants.asp.
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For
All Kids Foundation
Created by Rosie O'Donnell, For All Kids Foundation supports organizations
dedicated to helping children and their families. Of interest are
those that address child care; afterschool and summer programs for
inner city youth; educational and outreach programs for at-risk
teens; healthcare services and wellness programs for low-income
children; and intervention and emergency shelters for families at
risk for domestic violence. The Foundation is also interested in
literacy, tutoring, and mentoring programs for under-performing
students as well as the prevention, treatment, and cure of serious
illnesses afflicting children and their families. Two thirds of
the funding is directed toward center-based childcare and preschool
programs. Letters of intent are accepted throughout the year. Compose
requests in the body of the e-mail; the Foundation does not open
attachments. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. For more information,
contact For All Kids Foundation, Inc., Grant Review Committee, PO
Box 225, Allendale, NJ, 07401; Grants@forallkids.org
; www.4allkids.com.
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**TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES**
Core
Competencies that Lead to Successful and Sustainable Coalitions
Registration is open for a free, two-day training on September 29-30
in San Francisco, CA. Hosted by CADCA´s National Coalition
Institute, the training equips coalition leaders with the skills
and knowledge to effectively address substance abuse in their communities.
Entitled "Core Competencies that Lead to Successful and Sustainable
Coalitions," the training will help coalitions learn to build
long-term success, based on SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework.
This is one of a series of regional trainings funded by the U.S.
Department of Justice, Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO),
and facilitated by CADCA. Participants will enhance their skills
in assessing community needs and resources; analyzing problems and
goals; developing a framework or model of change; designing interventions;
evaluating your coalition's efforts; and advocating for and sustaining
your coalition's efforts. Register today at http://cadca.org/WSApplication/form.aspx.
Success
in Stages® Teleconferences
A series of three upcoming free teleconferences will be available
from Channing Bete on the role of technology in prevention efforts.
Each of the following teleconferences will take place four times
over the next four months. Learn about common challenges in preventing
bullying, and find out how Success in Stages® programs were
shown to reduce bullying behaviors in effectiveness trials, with
"The Bullying Problem and the Use of Technology in Prevention"
(EM94005). In "Using the Stages of Change for Alcohol Prevention
and Intervention" (EM94025), find out about the different types
of alcohol users, the different protection levels for nonusers,
and how Success in Stages programs help all students avoid alcohol
use. In "Using the Stages of Change for Tobacco Prevention
and Intervention" (EM94050), discover how the Stages of Change
can help every student become and remain tobacco-free. To find specific
dates and times or to register, call 877-896-8532 or go to http://fmdb.channing-bete.com/clblogin/sis_tele_reg.html
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Advanced
Coalition Building Training
CADCA´s Institute has enhanced its training curriculum with
advanced classes for seasoned coalition leaders. The training is
for coalitions who already understand the basics of coalition building,
but need the skills to take their coalition to the next level. These
courses will be offered at no cost through a cooperative agreement
between CADCA and the U.S. National Guard Northeast Counter-Drug
Training Center. The first two courses offered focus on coalition
building (CB-II) and strategic planning (SP-II) with an emphasis
on evaluation. Courses will take place on October 24-25, 2005: CB-II
and October 26-27, 2005: SP- II at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA; December
5-6, 2005: CB- II and December 7-8, 2005: SP-II at Volk Field, Wisconsin;
April 3-4, 2006: CB-II and April 5-6, 2006: SP-II at Fort Indiantown
Gap, PA. Selected participants only have to travel to the selected
sites and the training, meals, and lodging will be provided free-of-charge.
Note that courses are scheduled "back-to-back" to make
it more convenient for those students who wish to take the classes
during the same week. Each of these courses has prerequisites which
include having been with your coalition for a minimum of two years.
For additional information on the training sites, complete course
descriptions, and registration, visit www.counterdrug.org/schedulewis.htm
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