Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) November 30, 2011
"Responding to a new state law against bullying in schools, Regional School District 8 is putting together an anti-bullying program that will include reporting procedures and staff training.
District Superintendent Robert Siminski said the effort will also include a time line for investigating incidents of bullying, a response to the incident, establishing a safe-school climate committee and training for staff in bullying prevention and intervention.
'We must have a bullying policy, report procedures when an act of bullying is seen, notification requirements to employees and parents,' he said." Read More
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Montville schools beef up bullying policy
Norwich Bulletin (Montville, CT) November 29, 2011
"The Montville Board of Education has unanimously approved a bullying policy that adheres to new state anti-bullying legislation enacted in July.
The new law changes the definition of bullying and requires schools to update bullying policies and adopt a Safe School Climate Plan to address prevention and outline provisions for intervening with acts of bullying.
Superintendent Pamela Aubin said the new bullying policy will have more stringent guidelines for investigations and will call for preventive measures and early intervention." Read more
"The Montville Board of Education has unanimously approved a bullying policy that adheres to new state anti-bullying legislation enacted in July.
The new law changes the definition of bullying and requires schools to update bullying policies and adopt a Safe School Climate Plan to address prevention and outline provisions for intervening with acts of bullying.
Superintendent Pamela Aubin said the new bullying policy will have more stringent guidelines for investigations and will call for preventive measures and early intervention." Read more
Connecticut conference focusing on school bullying
Newsday (West Hartford, CT) November 30, 2011
"Social workers, teachers, students and education experts are gathering in Connecticut this week for a regional conference on strategies to spot and prevent school bullying.
The 2011 New England Anti-Bullying Conference is scheduled for Friday at the University of Hartford. It's expected to draw people from throughout the region for a full day of speakers and panel discussions.
Connecticut, Massachusetts and several other states have strengthened their laws against bullying in recent years in the wake of several high-profile suicides and criminal prosecutions." Read More
"Social workers, teachers, students and education experts are gathering in Connecticut this week for a regional conference on strategies to spot and prevent school bullying.
The 2011 New England Anti-Bullying Conference is scheduled for Friday at the University of Hartford. It's expected to draw people from throughout the region for a full day of speakers and panel discussions.
Connecticut, Massachusetts and several other states have strengthened their laws against bullying in recent years in the wake of several high-profile suicides and criminal prosecutions." Read More
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Police: Suspects Supplied Alcohol To Fatal Crash Victim
Hartford Courant (Ridgefield, CT) November 29, 2011
"Five teenagers and a 21-year-old man have been charged with supplying alcohol to a 16-year-old girl who died in a car crash in August.
The alcohol was made available at two different house parties attended by the teen driver, Jacqueline Brice, the night of Aug. 3, police said.
Brice was killed while driving home at 3:50 a.m. on Aug. 4, police said. Her blood alcohol content was .19 percent, police said.
Among those arrested is a 16-year-old girl who hosted a large party at her home in Ridgefield while her parents were away. She was charged with delivery of alcohol to minors." Read More
"Five teenagers and a 21-year-old man have been charged with supplying alcohol to a 16-year-old girl who died in a car crash in August.
The alcohol was made available at two different house parties attended by the teen driver, Jacqueline Brice, the night of Aug. 3, police said.
Brice was killed while driving home at 3:50 a.m. on Aug. 4, police said. Her blood alcohol content was .19 percent, police said.
Among those arrested is a 16-year-old girl who hosted a large party at her home in Ridgefield while her parents were away. She was charged with delivery of alcohol to minors." Read More
Rise in Prescription Stimulant Abuse Concerns College Administrators
Drugfree.org, November 28, 2011
"College administrators say they are concerned about an increase in prescription stimulant abuse among students, The Washington Post reports.
Abuse of prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, popular among students trying to stay focused while studying, has long been an issue on college campuses, the article notes. But as sales for these drugs increase, administrators say they are worried abuse of the drugs is also on the rise.
Reducing abuse of these drugs is very difficult, administrators say. It is not obvious when students are taking the drugs." Read More
"College administrators say they are concerned about an increase in prescription stimulant abuse among students, The Washington Post reports.
Abuse of prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, popular among students trying to stay focused while studying, has long been an issue on college campuses, the article notes. But as sales for these drugs increase, administrators say they are worried abuse of the drugs is also on the rise.
Reducing abuse of these drugs is very difficult, administrators say. It is not obvious when students are taking the drugs." Read More
Survey: Underage Drinking Down In Waterford
Waterford Patch (Waterford, CT) November 29, 2011
"In 2006, the Waterford Alcohol and Drug Education (W.A.D.E.) Coalition was formed to combat youth drinking and drug use. Five years later, it appears the effort has worked, according to results of a recent survey.
Waterford seventh, eighth and ninth graders are less likely to drink, are more likely to think their parents disapprove of drinking and are more likely to think alcohol will have negative physical effects compared to 2006, according to the survey. This is good, Waterford Youth Services’ Grant Coordinator Christine Poscich, who helps run W.A.D.E., said." Read More
"In 2006, the Waterford Alcohol and Drug Education (W.A.D.E.) Coalition was formed to combat youth drinking and drug use. Five years later, it appears the effort has worked, according to results of a recent survey.
Waterford seventh, eighth and ninth graders are less likely to drink, are more likely to think their parents disapprove of drinking and are more likely to think alcohol will have negative physical effects compared to 2006, according to the survey. This is good, Waterford Youth Services’ Grant Coordinator Christine Poscich, who helps run W.A.D.E., said." Read More
Monday, November 28, 2011
Teens Turn to Digital Drugs
NBC Connecticut (West Hartford, CT) November 22, 2011
"You can't see, taste or even touch digital drugs, but some people say all you need to get high is your computer.
Digital drugs, also referred to as sonic drugs or 'I-dosing,' are sound files that are downloadable, legal and popular with teenagers.
For as little as $1, you can download audio files that promise to deliver the experience of being drunk or of taking marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy or just about any other drug you can name.
'There’s one track that actually mimics driving under the influence of alcohol. There’s other ones for crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, all different kinds of drugs,' Stephanie Moran, program director at the Governor's Prevention Partnership, said. http://www.preventionworksct.org/" Read More
"You can't see, taste or even touch digital drugs, but some people say all you need to get high is your computer.
Digital drugs, also referred to as sonic drugs or 'I-dosing,' are sound files that are downloadable, legal and popular with teenagers.
For as little as $1, you can download audio files that promise to deliver the experience of being drunk or of taking marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy or just about any other drug you can name.
'There’s one track that actually mimics driving under the influence of alcohol. There’s other ones for crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, all different kinds of drugs,' Stephanie Moran, program director at the Governor's Prevention Partnership, said. http://www.preventionworksct.org/" Read More
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