The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) February 26, 2011
"Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Memphis has launched a petition drive against a congressional budget proposal that would end funding for mentoring children of people in prison.
If passed, House Budget Proposal H.R. 1 would remove $400,000 from the BBBS's $1.2 million annual budget and about $1 million from BBBS organizations across the state, said Adrienne Bailey, president and CEO of the Memphis BBBS.
The loss of federal funding for the seven-year-old program would cut in half the approximately 450 children now being mentored, Bailey said.
'I understand that there have to be cuts. I think there should be more thought into what should be cut and how it should be cut,' Bailey said. 'We're not even talking about a cut here. We're talking about total elimination. It's devastating.'" Read More
Monday, February 28, 2011
Beyond Bullies Launches Web Site to Connect Bullied Teens with Online Peer Mentors to Meet Digital Needs of Targets of Bullying and Cyber Bullying
PR.com (Los Angeles, CA) February 28, 2011
"Beyond Bullies Launches Web site to Help Bullied Teens Connect with Peer Mentors.
Beyond Bullies has launched beyondbullies.org in an effort to help bullied teens, who are the targets of bullying and cyber bullying, with real time online peer mentors. Peer mentors offer teens support via instant messaging (IM), discussion boards and email.
Beyond Bullies is the first online program in the United States, dedicated to helping teenagers who are the targets of bullying and cyber bullying, primarily through online and offline help from peer mentors. Bullied teens now have access to peer mentor online they can chat with in real-time using personal computer or other electronic devices at beyondbullies.org." Read More
"Beyond Bullies Launches Web site to Help Bullied Teens Connect with Peer Mentors.
Beyond Bullies has launched beyondbullies.org in an effort to help bullied teens, who are the targets of bullying and cyber bullying, with real time online peer mentors. Peer mentors offer teens support via instant messaging (IM), discussion boards and email.
Beyond Bullies is the first online program in the United States, dedicated to helping teenagers who are the targets of bullying and cyber bullying, primarily through online and offline help from peer mentors. Bullied teens now have access to peer mentor online they can chat with in real-time using personal computer or other electronic devices at beyondbullies.org." Read More
Community volunteers meet with Courtney in D.C.
Middletown Press (Washington D.C.) February 25, 2011
"The Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc., Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition is a substance abuse prevention coalition made up of dedicated community member volunteers.
Three coalition members and coalition staff had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Joe Courtney in Washington, D.C., while attending the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum.
The coalition was able to discuss its work on reducing drugs and alcohol in the Haddam-Killingworth community, and emphasized the importance of the Drug Free Communities Support grant." Read More
"The Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc., Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition is a substance abuse prevention coalition made up of dedicated community member volunteers.
Three coalition members and coalition staff had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Joe Courtney in Washington, D.C., while attending the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum.
The coalition was able to discuss its work on reducing drugs and alcohol in the Haddam-Killingworth community, and emphasized the importance of the Drug Free Communities Support grant." Read More
Feds: Cutting Jokes Can Kill
New Haven Independent (New Haven, CT) February 25, 2011
"Charles Grady proved his coolness to middle-schoolers like Randall Redd by demonstrating he knew the 'Dougie,' an old-school hip-hop move. Next came the real lesson: His personal tale of how he saw a young teen bullied, with tragic consequences.
A senior investigator with Connecticut’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, Grady told a story that gripped kids at the MicroSociety Magnet School on Valley Street in West Hills Thursday afternoon. It emerged as part of a presentation by Connecticut U.S. Attorney David Fein and his staff on the history of the civil rights movement.
It was part of the school district’s marking of Black History Month, and the U.S. Attorney Office’s efforts to publicize its new initiative to pursue more civil rights cases. Those cases include what speakers referred to as a spike in cyber-bullying and predatory behavior incidents online." Read More
"Charles Grady proved his coolness to middle-schoolers like Randall Redd by demonstrating he knew the 'Dougie,' an old-school hip-hop move. Next came the real lesson: His personal tale of how he saw a young teen bullied, with tragic consequences.
A senior investigator with Connecticut’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, Grady told a story that gripped kids at the MicroSociety Magnet School on Valley Street in West Hills Thursday afternoon. It emerged as part of a presentation by Connecticut U.S. Attorney David Fein and his staff on the history of the civil rights movement.
It was part of the school district’s marking of Black History Month, and the U.S. Attorney Office’s efforts to publicize its new initiative to pursue more civil rights cases. Those cases include what speakers referred to as a spike in cyber-bullying and predatory behavior incidents online." Read More
Parents Talk: Teenage Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Greenwich Patch.com (Greenwich, CT) February 25, 2011
"Parents Talk is a new feature on Patch that's part of an initiative to build a community of support for families in Fairfield County.
Each week in Parents Talk, our parent council comprised of local residents will take your questions, give advice and share solutions on a variety of issues affecting children and families.
Moms, dads, grandparents and many diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, how to deal with tough situations, how to find the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children." Read More
"Parents Talk is a new feature on Patch that's part of an initiative to build a community of support for families in Fairfield County.
Each week in Parents Talk, our parent council comprised of local residents will take your questions, give advice and share solutions on a variety of issues affecting children and families.
Moms, dads, grandparents and many diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, how to deal with tough situations, how to find the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children." Read More
Allow a teen drinking party? You might get billed by the town
The Ridgefield Press (Ridgefield, CT) February 28, 2011
"Hosts of underage drinking parties may one day face a fine from the town of Ridgefield, in addition to potential criminal charges, for allowing minors to possess alcohol on private property. First Selectman Rudy Marconi has asked State Rep. John Frey to introduce a bill to the state General Assembly that would allow towns to collect a civil penalty for those who allow underage drinking. Mr. Marconi worked with Rep. Frey, the town’s attorney and Police Chief John Roche on the bill.
Rep. Frey introduced the Proposed House Bill No. 5861 in late January and it is now before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The bill would allow towns to 'impose recovery costs for such violations' — meaning, the cost of the time, manpower and resources police and fire departments may use at the scene of an underage drinking party can be charged to the host." Read More
"Hosts of underage drinking parties may one day face a fine from the town of Ridgefield, in addition to potential criminal charges, for allowing minors to possess alcohol on private property. First Selectman Rudy Marconi has asked State Rep. John Frey to introduce a bill to the state General Assembly that would allow towns to collect a civil penalty for those who allow underage drinking. Mr. Marconi worked with Rep. Frey, the town’s attorney and Police Chief John Roche on the bill.
Rep. Frey introduced the Proposed House Bill No. 5861 in late January and it is now before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The bill would allow towns to 'impose recovery costs for such violations' — meaning, the cost of the time, manpower and resources police and fire departments may use at the scene of an underage drinking party can be charged to the host." Read More
Friday, February 25, 2011
Experts: Alcohol, teen brains are a toxic mix
PJStar.com (Peoria, IL) February 23, 2011
"There is no safe amount or safe location for teens to consume alcohol, experts say.
Alcohol consumption and the teen brain are a toxic combination.
Diane West, a nurse and clinical educator in behavioral health services with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, said while the old belief was the brain was fully developed by age 3, it is now clear the brain still is developing through the teen years up to about age 24.
'The teen brain is developing and changing. It has more receptors for alcohol to bind with,' she said. 'Teens can get addicted quicker. Parents really need to educate teens on their vulnerability.'
Alcohol consumption by a teen can be more damaging to the brain than alcohol consumed by a 35 year old." Read More
"There is no safe amount or safe location for teens to consume alcohol, experts say.
Alcohol consumption and the teen brain are a toxic combination.
Diane West, a nurse and clinical educator in behavioral health services with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, said while the old belief was the brain was fully developed by age 3, it is now clear the brain still is developing through the teen years up to about age 24.
'The teen brain is developing and changing. It has more receptors for alcohol to bind with,' she said. 'Teens can get addicted quicker. Parents really need to educate teens on their vulnerability.'
Alcohol consumption by a teen can be more damaging to the brain than alcohol consumed by a 35 year old." Read More
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