Resources - Online Prevention News E-Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 12, June 30, 2006

You won't want to miss the upcoming Wisconsin State Prevention Conference: Tools to Build a Prevention Framework, being held July 18-19, 2006, at the NEW Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Stevens Point. You still have time to register and be a part of this year's great program. Featured speakers for the general sessions include:

MADD National President Glynn Birch - under his leadership, MADD has re-entered the fight against underage drinking with renewed vigor and an ambitious public agenda
Helene Nelson, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Judy Cushing, CEO of the Oregon Partnership - one of the 12 panelists behind Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility
Julia Battle, Creative Director of FACE: Truth and Clarity in Alcohol - author of Common Sense for Community Change
The Reverend Jesse Brown, founder of the National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery - he led successful campaigns to stop test marketing of Uptown cigarettes to Philadelphia's African American youth and to ban alcohol advertising on all public property in Philadelphia.

Breakout session workshops include:

"Parents Who Host Lose the Most, Don't be a Party to Underage Drinking" by program creator Patricia Harmon
"The Strategic Prevention Framework: Coming to a Community Near You" presented by Central CAPT
"Methamphetamine: Wisconsin Fights Back" with a panel of local experts
"Compliance Checks: UNITE!" combining alcohol and tobacco compliance checks
"Project Northland: A Local Success Story"
"What Wisconsin Learned at the Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking"
"Bullying Prevention," reviewing past efforts and reviewing new bullying prevention materials and resources planned for the coming school year
"What Works Wisconsin: From Good Intentions to Effective Youth Innovations" looks at the report released in 2005, discussing evidence-based programs and practices for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and other child and teen problems
"Evaluate for Impact" providing a toolbox of evaluation strategies
and much more!!

The complete, updated list of workshop descriptions, presenter information, and lodging details are available online at: http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu - click on the "2006 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference" button under "What's New…"

Additional evening events are also available for participants on Tuesday evening.

Everyone is welcome to join us from 5:00-6:30pm for a networking reception sponsored by the Wisconsin Prevention Network.
If you are a golfer, you may want to join your colleagues in a round of golf (beginning at 6:00pm) at Sentry World - 9 holes of golf and a cart for $40. Reservations for groups of four will be accepted until July 3. Email your group of names to Julia Sherman at jsherman2@wisc.edu
And for those who would enjoy an evening walk, we are offering a guided hike at the Schmeeckle Reserve, the 275 acre park managed by UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. A courtesy bus will leave the main hotel entrance at 6:15pm and return shortly after 8:00pm.

Conference registration is only $150 per person. This low fee includes access to all conference sessions, as well as breakfast and lunch on July 18 and 19. A general meal package may also be purchased for traveling companions. View the conference brochure online - and register online at http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/ (click on "Conferences," then click on "2006 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference").
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Wisconsin Coalitions Connect – Online Survey
Following the 2006 Wisconsin State Prevention Conference, the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth is sponsoring "Wisconsin Coalitions Connect." This event is being held Wednesday, July 19, 3:00pm through Thursday, July 20, 12:00pm at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point. You will have the opportunity to join other substance abuse prevention and youth development coalitions in Wisconsin to address common issues and areas of interest. The program is based on the results of a recent survey of prevention and youth development leaders around the state. The program includes an opening panel of state agency leaders who will each present the status of prevention and youth development plans, funding, programs, and policies. Following the panel presentations, you will have the opportunity to join these state agency leaders in round-table discussions. Following these discussions, you may choose one of several "colloquiums" exploring a specific topic. Then on Thursday morning, sit in on one of the scheduled meetings (DFC-funded coalitions meeting; Brighter Futures Initiatives meeting; Tobacco-Free Coalitions meeting; or youth resource coalitions gathering), followed by breakout choice of two tracks and a closing meeting. Registration and scholarship information is available online (http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/images/2006Conf/WCCBrochure.pdf). For additional questions, please contact Sue Allen at (608) 296-9960.
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**RESEARCH UPDATES**

Behaviors Predict Adolescents' Initial Substance Use
A small NIH-funded study that followed 12- to 14-year olds over four years suggests that specific behaviors can help predict which youth will begin to use tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana. Monique Ernst, MD, PhD, of the NIMH Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, and colleagues at the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported in the June issue of Pediatrics that aggression in early adolescence predicted initiation of tobacco and marijuana use, while impulsivity predicted initiation of alcohol use. More aggression predicted initiation and use of more substances. However, diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with or without conduct disorder, or of ADHD with anxiety and depression did not predict which of the youth would begin to use substances. Most studies of this age group have focused on substance use, abuse, and dependence already in progress. This study instead examined 78 adolescents before they had used any substances and followed them for four years, providing a window on risk and opportunities for prevention. See http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/117/6/2030 for more information. [Ernst, M., et al. (2006) Behavioral Predictors of Substance-Use Initiation in Adolescents With and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Pediatrics, 117(6): 2030-2039.]
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Nonmedical Users of Pain Relievers: Characteristics of Recent Initiates
More Americans began using narcotic pain medications for recreational use than any other drug besides alcohol, including marijuana and cocaine, federal researchers say. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new analysis of the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showing that 2.4 million Americans ages 12 and older began nonmedical use of narcotic pain drugs in the year prior to the survey. That compares to 2.1 million new users of marijuana and 1 million new cocaine users. Researchers found that of the new users of narcotic pain medications, 48 percent used Vicodin, Lortab or Lorcet; 34.4 percent used Darvocet, Darvon, or Tylenol with codeine; 20 percent used Percocet, Percodan, or Tylox; 18.4 percent used generic hydrocodone; 8.4 percent used Oxycontin; and 4.3 percent used morphine. Most new recreational users of narcotic pain medications had previously used other illicit drugs; more than half of new nonmedical users were women. The report is titled "Nonmedical Users of Pain Relievers: Characteristics of Recent Initiates."
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that fewer high school students are engaging in risky behaviors, such as alcohol and cigarette use, and sexual activity, compared to their counterparts from 15 years ago. However, progress varies significantly among racial and ethnic populations. Data for the 2005 YRBS was collected in spring 2005 from a sample of nearly 14,000 high school students. One key improvement noted was the percentage of students reporting current alcohol use. In 2005, 43 percent of students reported consuming alcohol in the past 30 days compared to 50 percent in 1999 and 51 percent in 1991. The percentage of students who reported episodic heavy drinking also dropped—from 33.4 percent in 1997 to 25.5 percent in 2005. In addition, the survey found notable declines in illegal drug use since 1999 and in the number of students reporting sexual activity (47 percent compared to 57 percent 15 years ago). These figures corroborate data from the Monitoring the Future survey, which shows a 19 percent decline in overall drug use among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders since 2001. Despite these overall positive results, there were significant disparities along racial and ethnic lines. Compared with white and Hispanic high school students, black high school students are least likely to use tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs, but most likely to report sexual risk behaviors. White students are more likely to engage in frequent cigarette smoking and episodic heavy drinking; and Hispanic students are more likely than black or white students to report attempted suicide and the use of drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines. Data from the 2005 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data is available at www.cdc.gov/yrbs.
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Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance - United States, 2005
This report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that today's teens are less likely to say that they have ever taken an alcoholic drink, smoked a cigarette, or have had sex in their lifetime. Published in the June 9, 2006, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, the study found that 74 percent of high school students said they had ever consumed alcohol, compared to 82 percent in 1981. Researchers also found that 54 percent of students reported having tried cigarettes, down from 70 percent in 1991. Forty-seven percent of students said they had had sex, down from 54 percent 15 years ago. However, lifetime use of marijuana rose from 31 percent to 38 percent, and steroid use increased from 2 percent to 4 percent. About 14,000 students took part in the survey. For the full report, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance — United States, 2005, go to www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/SS/SS5505.pdf.
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**HEADS UP!**

2005 Exemplary Substance Abuse Prevention Program Awards
With support from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), NASADAD has announced the 2005 Exemplary Substance Abuse Prevention Program Awards. Applications must be completed and postmarked by July 22, 2006. The application will be available on the NASADAD Website at www.nasadad.org. Up to 2 members of each selected program will be flown to the National Prevention Network (NPN) Research Conference in Lexington, Kentudky, to receive their award and will be offered the chance to showcase their programs at a poster session set up during the conference. If you need a paper copy of the application sent to you, please contact Alan Moghul, Ph.D., at NASADAD via email - amoghul@nasadad.org The application will also be accessible soon through the Wisconsin Clearinghouse Website at http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu (look under "What's New").
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SAMHSA Announces How it will Review Submissions to the new NREPP
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has just announced the review priorities for mental health and substance use prevention and treatment programs and practices submitted to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Find the brief SAMHSA news press release at www.samhsa.gov/news/newsreleases/nrepp_063006.aspx or to read more about NREPP and this new review process, including the full Federal Register Notices, go to http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/template.cfm?page=nreppover.
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William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Youths ages 5 to 17 and 18 to 23 are eligible to apply for the William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, awarded by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). An award will be made in each age category to youths who show "outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy," according to the AFP. Nominations can be made by individual AFP members, an AFP chapter, or a member of the awards committee. The deadline for applications is September 13, 2006. Visit www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?folder_id=891&content_item_id=7967 for more information and access to the nomination form.
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**RESOURCES / MATERIALS**

Parent-Child Communication About Sex and Related Topics
Over two decades of research suggests that parents can play a critical role in their children's decisions about sex. A new Science Says research brief from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy explores parent-child communication about sex and related issues. Drawing on data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), the research brief sheds light on what parents say and don't say to their kids about such topics as how to say no to sex, methods of birth control and where to get them, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Click here to read Science Says #25: Parent-Child Communication About Sex and Related Topics.
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2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book
The recently-released 17th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book reports that national trends in child well-being are no longer improving in the steady way they did in the late 1990s. The annual Data Book shows that three out of 10 child well-being indicators have worsened since 2000. More than 13 million children were living in poverty in 2004 - an increase of 1 million over four years. There was an increase in the percentage of low-birthweight babies between 2000 and 2003, and an increase in the number of children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment. This year's essay, "Family, Friend and Neighbor Care; Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed," explores how to improve early childhood development experiences and opportunities for young children living in low-income neighborhoods by focusing on ways to support family-based child care providers. The state-by-state data contained in the 2006 Data Book are now part of an interactive database. View the following links for more information: 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book, order a copy, news release.
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**FUNDING ALERTS**

Funding for Youth Service Projects
Youth who create sustainable community service projects for National Youth Service Day 2007 (April 20-22) can apply for one of 30 $1,000 start-up grants. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice, Youth Service America, and Youth Venture, Inc.; grants will be awarded to 12- to 20-year-olds who create new, sustainable, and civil-minded organizations, clubs, or business ventures that are youth-led and are a lasting community asset. The deadline for application is July 24, 2006. For full details, see www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm.
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The McKenzie Foundation
The purpose of the McKenzie Foundation is to encourage and support nonprofit programs, primarily in the areas of education, health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more focused set of grant guidelines, the board has selected four initiatives that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classification from the Internal Revenue Service. It does not support for-profit organizations or candidates for political office. The foundation reviews letters on a continuous basis, and they may be submitted at any time during the year. For more information, go to www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php.
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**TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES**

Back to Basics Fundraising Webinar
You are just starting out, and you don't even know what you don't know. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to coordinate raising money for your beloved organization. What are the most important things you need to know? What should you do first? How can you feel confident that you are on the right track? If these and other questions cross your mind from time to time, attend the Back to Basics webinar. Kim Klein will review the basic underlying principles and give you some good ideas to get started. Each 60-minute session will cover the fundamentals of grassroots fundraising and include a live question and answer segment. The webinars will be held on July 24, 2006 and July 28, 2006 at 12:00 pm CT. The cost is $150 per site (more than one person can view the webinar at a single location). For more information and to register, visit www.grassrootsfundraising.org/howto/webinar.html. The webinar is co-hosted by FundRaiser software and the Grassroots Fundraising Journal.
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Governor's Conference on Highway Safety
The 32nd Annual Governor's Conference on Highway Safety is being held August 23-24 at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton. "Managing Risk in a Highway Safety Environment" features keynote speaker Gordon Graham, a 30-year veteran of California law enforcement. In addition, at the second day luncheon, Jennifer Berry, Miss America 2006, will be presenting her platform issue - "Building Intolerance to Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking." Find out more about the conference online at www.dot.wisconsin.gov/news/events/safety/index.htm and view or print the conference brochure and registration form.
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Mobilizing New Mentors
On September 24-27, 2006, in New Orleans, LA, the National Network of Youth Ministries, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, will host "Mobilizing New Mentors…Through Faith- and Community-Based Collaborations." Speakers will include J. Robert Flores, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; David Eisner, Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service; Harry Wilson, Associate Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families; and Doug Tegner, Executive Director, National Network of Youth Ministries. The registration deadline is September 14, 2006, but register by August 1 to take advantage of the early bird discount. To access further information about this national training seminar and register online, visit https://www.mentoryouth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/training.register.
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