Medical Xpress, January 15, 2014
"Strategies recommended by the Surgeon General to reduce underage drinking have shown promise when put into practice, according to scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. These approaches include nighttime restrictions on young drivers and strict license suspension policies, interventions focused on partnerships between college campuses and the community, and routine screening by physicians to identify and counsel underage drinkers.
NIAAA researchers Ralph Hingson, Sc.D., and Aaron White, Ph.D., evaluated studies conducted since the 2007 'Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking.' A report of their findings appears in the January issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs." Read More
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Lanterns Mentors Needed
Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) January 15, 2014
"There are children in the local schools in crucial need of adult role models and friends to help them navigate the sometimes tough job of being a child in the world today. They are waiting for an adult to step forward to help them. January is National Mentoring Month. In recognition of the important role mentoring programs play in Connecticut towns, Governor Malloy released the following statement: 'Mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps young people by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and help build confidence. Mentors encourage success, lift expectations and expand the universe of a child, serving as friends, role models, teachers and sources of stability and support. Mentoring strengthens Connecticut's economic and social well-being by helping young people fulfill their potential, maintain healthy families, and promote more vibrant communities. Many residents of Connecticut, supported by private and public sector organizations, are making a profound difference every day in the lives of our young people by serving as mentors.'" Read More
"There are children in the local schools in crucial need of adult role models and friends to help them navigate the sometimes tough job of being a child in the world today. They are waiting for an adult to step forward to help them. January is National Mentoring Month. In recognition of the important role mentoring programs play in Connecticut towns, Governor Malloy released the following statement: 'Mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps young people by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and help build confidence. Mentors encourage success, lift expectations and expand the universe of a child, serving as friends, role models, teachers and sources of stability and support. Mentoring strengthens Connecticut's economic and social well-being by helping young people fulfill their potential, maintain healthy families, and promote more vibrant communities. Many residents of Connecticut, supported by private and public sector organizations, are making a profound difference every day in the lives of our young people by serving as mentors.'" Read More
Glastonbury Starts Alcohol Program After Fatal Crash
Fox Connecticut (Glastonbury, CT) January 15, 2014
"Glastonbury organizations are raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Several organizations came together to put on 'Current Alcohol and Drug Trends Training' Wednesday evening at the Riverfront Community Center. Topics included drinking culture, street drugs, energy drinks, synthetic drugs, candy flavored tobacco and much more.
'Some of them are very discreet and can easily be hidden and can be purchased at convenience stores or online so it’s making sure the parents know exactly what’s out there in the market place,' said Rachel Bruno, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership." Read More
"Glastonbury organizations are raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Several organizations came together to put on 'Current Alcohol and Drug Trends Training' Wednesday evening at the Riverfront Community Center. Topics included drinking culture, street drugs, energy drinks, synthetic drugs, candy flavored tobacco and much more.
'Some of them are very discreet and can easily be hidden and can be purchased at convenience stores or online so it’s making sure the parents know exactly what’s out there in the market place,' said Rachel Bruno, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership." Read More
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Young People Link Mentoring to Significant Life Outcomes
PR Web (Washington, DC) January 13, 2014
"Young people experience significant positive life outcomes related to academics, community involvement and leadership, and career development when they are mentored, according to a new report released today. The Mentoring Effect: Young People’s Perspectives on the Outcomes and Availability of Mentoring, the first-ever nationally representative survey of young people on the topic of mentoring, examines the mentoring effect on youth, their aspirations and achievements and the community around them; however, it also highlights a substantial mentoring gap that exists in America, especially for at-risk youth." Read More
"Young people experience significant positive life outcomes related to academics, community involvement and leadership, and career development when they are mentored, according to a new report released today. The Mentoring Effect: Young People’s Perspectives on the Outcomes and Availability of Mentoring, the first-ever nationally representative survey of young people on the topic of mentoring, examines the mentoring effect on youth, their aspirations and achievements and the community around them; however, it also highlights a substantial mentoring gap that exists in America, especially for at-risk youth." Read More
Mentors Of The World, Sign Up!
New Haven Independent (New Haven, CT) January 13, 2014
"City workers, listen up!
You may get an hour off a week from the job to mentor public school kids.
Mayor Toni Harp said her mentor, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, implemented that idea when he served as mayor of Stamford. She said she will now consider bringing that idea to New Haven.
The occasion was a press conference Friday in the library of the Truman School in the Hill. City, state, and non-profits execs came out in force to kick off the tenth annual Connecticut Mentoring Month organized by the Governor’s Prevention Partnership." Read More
"City workers, listen up!
You may get an hour off a week from the job to mentor public school kids.
Mayor Toni Harp said her mentor, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, implemented that idea when he served as mayor of Stamford. She said she will now consider bringing that idea to New Haven.
The occasion was a press conference Friday in the library of the Truman School in the Hill. City, state, and non-profits execs came out in force to kick off the tenth annual Connecticut Mentoring Month organized by the Governor’s Prevention Partnership." Read More
Gov. Malloy Celebrates Contributions of Mentors
Norwalk's HamletHub (New Haven, CT) January 11, 2014
"Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by state and local officials, students and volunteers, today kicked off Mentoring Month at Truman School by honoring the contributions of individuals who volunteer as mentors to improve the lives of children across Connecticut.
'We are grateful for the 21,000 citizens who provide a support system to the young people in our state who are in need of a positive adult role model,' said Governor Malloy. 'Although we have invested hundreds of millions in our public education system to narrow the achievement gap, we still see a need for more adults to take active roles in children’s lives – we know that youth who have ongoing relationships with caring adults are more likely to succeed in school and less likely to end up in the criminal justice system.'" Read More
"Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by state and local officials, students and volunteers, today kicked off Mentoring Month at Truman School by honoring the contributions of individuals who volunteer as mentors to improve the lives of children across Connecticut.
'We are grateful for the 21,000 citizens who provide a support system to the young people in our state who are in need of a positive adult role model,' said Governor Malloy. 'Although we have invested hundreds of millions in our public education system to narrow the achievement gap, we still see a need for more adults to take active roles in children’s lives – we know that youth who have ongoing relationships with caring adults are more likely to succeed in school and less likely to end up in the criminal justice system.'" Read More
Monday, January 6, 2014
Glastonbury Alcohol And Drug Council Sponsoring Drug Trends Program Jan. 15
Hartford Courant (Glastonbury, CT) January 6, 2013
"Are you in the dark when it comes to the current alcohol and other drug trends teens are using and being bombarded with today?
The Governor's Prevention Partnership and Glastonbury Alcohol and Drug Council is sponsoring a "Current Alcohol and Drug Trends" training program for parents and other adults Jan. 15 so they will recognize the "red flags" of underage drinking and teen substance abuse." Read More
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