Norwich Bulletin (Norwich, CT) January 22, 2014
"During the 2012-13 school year, at least 177 students across Eastern Connecticut — including 28 in Killingly, 19 in Windham and 11 in Plainfield — fell victim to bullying, according to new state data.
They're among the more than 1,400 Connecticut pupils who were bullied by peers over the course of the academic year in districts large and small, newly released state Department of Education information shows." Read More
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Dodgeball trauma: Gym class bullying turns kids off fitness, study finds
USA Today, January 23, 2014
"For the person who was always the first kid to get pegged in dodge ball, or the one who was mocked for being 'slow as molasses' in every race, two words likely bring up emotional scars: gym class.
A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University finds that kids who were teased in gym class were less likely to participate in physical activity one year later. And while obese kids were among those who suffered in health-related quality of life long term, even healthy-weight kids who were bullied during physical activity tended to exercise less after the fact.
Previous studies had correlated bullying with decreased physical activity, but 'finding that this applies to normal-weight kids also was novel,' says Chad Jensen, a psychology professor at BYU and lead author of the study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology." Read More
"For the person who was always the first kid to get pegged in dodge ball, or the one who was mocked for being 'slow as molasses' in every race, two words likely bring up emotional scars: gym class.
A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University finds that kids who were teased in gym class were less likely to participate in physical activity one year later. And while obese kids were among those who suffered in health-related quality of life long term, even healthy-weight kids who were bullied during physical activity tended to exercise less after the fact.
Previous studies had correlated bullying with decreased physical activity, but 'finding that this applies to normal-weight kids also was novel,' says Chad Jensen, a psychology professor at BYU and lead author of the study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology." Read More
Consider Mentoring
The Bank Roll, January 22, 2014
"Think quickly, who has been a significant influence in your life? I can guess that besides a parent there was a teacher, coach or other adult who helped you formulate what to do, how to do something or just listened and encouraged you to seek your goals. I can also guess that you felt good about that memory, and that that memory came from your youth.
Today there are thousands and thousands of children in the elementary, middle and high schools that good use a coach, a teacher about life choices and a trusted adult to just listen. These children are rich and poor, majority and minority, inner city and urban and from single parent and dual parent families. In other words, there are kids out there on the brink of success that need another adult to help influence their lives in a positive way." Read More
"Think quickly, who has been a significant influence in your life? I can guess that besides a parent there was a teacher, coach or other adult who helped you formulate what to do, how to do something or just listened and encouraged you to seek your goals. I can also guess that you felt good about that memory, and that that memory came from your youth.
Today there are thousands and thousands of children in the elementary, middle and high schools that good use a coach, a teacher about life choices and a trusted adult to just listen. These children are rich and poor, majority and minority, inner city and urban and from single parent and dual parent families. In other words, there are kids out there on the brink of success that need another adult to help influence their lives in a positive way." Read More
Monday, January 20, 2014
Bullying reports provide basis for change
CT Post (Bridgeport, CT) January 20, 2014
"In the first year in which a state law required school districts to report bullying, 1,431 incidents have been documented statewide, according to data the state released to Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.
The numbers, broken down by district and school, take into account all incidents in the 2012-13 school year in which an investigation was conducted and active bullying was concluded to have occurred, said John Frassinelli, a bureau chief with the state Department of Education, whose duties include school culture and climate." Read More
"In the first year in which a state law required school districts to report bullying, 1,431 incidents have been documented statewide, according to data the state released to Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.
The numbers, broken down by district and school, take into account all incidents in the 2012-13 school year in which an investigation was conducted and active bullying was concluded to have occurred, said John Frassinelli, a bureau chief with the state Department of Education, whose duties include school culture and climate." Read More
Parents updated on latest teen drug and alcohol trends
Reminder News (Glastonbury, CT) January, 17, 2014
"Parents at the Glastonbury Drug and Prevention Council's presentation on Jan. 15 got a large sampling of what drug and alcohol trends are affecting their teens. Rachel Bruno, program manager at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, headed the program that identified trends in the way substances – including alcohol, marijuana alternatives and others – are marketed toward younger people.
One example is 'flavored beer,' which includes malt beverages, hard lemonades and others. 'What's interesting is the manufacturing process,' Bruno said, explaining that the beverages are brewed like beers, but then the filtering process removes the flavor and alcohol, making it essentially water. Then, malt liquor and other flavorings are added." Read More
"Parents at the Glastonbury Drug and Prevention Council's presentation on Jan. 15 got a large sampling of what drug and alcohol trends are affecting their teens. Rachel Bruno, program manager at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, headed the program that identified trends in the way substances – including alcohol, marijuana alternatives and others – are marketed toward younger people.
One example is 'flavored beer,' which includes malt beverages, hard lemonades and others. 'What's interesting is the manufacturing process,' Bruno said, explaining that the beverages are brewed like beers, but then the filtering process removes the flavor and alcohol, making it essentially water. Then, malt liquor and other flavorings are added." Read More
Students Showcase Artwork About Mentoring
Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) January 17, 2014
"With support from First Niagara Foundation The Governor's Prevention Partnership joined together with the Judy Dworin Performance Project to showcase Parkville Elementary School students' artwork and performances, at the Parkville Senior Center in Hartford. The artwork and stage performances depicted the students' relationships with their mentors, as a part of the Bridging Boundaries Arts Intervention Program.
The Judy Dworin Performance Project is an award-winning, arts non-profit organization based in Hartford, whose work on stage, in schools and in prison communities sparks awareness about social issues and provides compelling experiences through multi-arts performance and residencies in the community." Read More
"With support from First Niagara Foundation The Governor's Prevention Partnership joined together with the Judy Dworin Performance Project to showcase Parkville Elementary School students' artwork and performances, at the Parkville Senior Center in Hartford. The artwork and stage performances depicted the students' relationships with their mentors, as a part of the Bridging Boundaries Arts Intervention Program.
The Judy Dworin Performance Project is an award-winning, arts non-profit organization based in Hartford, whose work on stage, in schools and in prison communities sparks awareness about social issues and provides compelling experiences through multi-arts performance and residencies in the community." Read More
Friday, January 17, 2014
National Mentoring Month Awareness
CT Style (New Haven, CT) January 16, 2014
"Jill Spineti, President and CEO of The Governor's Prevention Partnership, along with mentor Shelia Genias and mentee Janaa, discuss how to make a difference in the community by becoming a youth mentor." Watch the Interview
"Jill Spineti, President and CEO of The Governor's Prevention Partnership, along with mentor Shelia Genias and mentee Janaa, discuss how to make a difference in the community by becoming a youth mentor." Watch the Interview
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