Archive for January, 2012

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January 31, 2012

Some may see these as deficit focused interventions, which may well be the case, but still it can’t hurt to be familiar with the latest academic wisdom.

What Works to Prevent or Reduce Internalizing Problems or Socio-Emotional Difficulties in Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions
Adolescence is often characterized as a tumultuous time in youth [...]

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Press Release and Report, “Reducing Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse: A Call to Action”

January 30, 2012

 
 
This press release and the report, “Reducing Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse: A Call to Action,” are embargoed for release until January 30, 2012
 
Contacts:
Michael Waupoose, Chair, (608) 278-8200
State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
 
Dorothy Chaney, Chair, (715) 221-8408
State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Prevention Committee Controlled Substances Workgroup
 
Cheryl Wittke, Executive Director, (608) 256-6713
Safe Communities [...]

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America’s Promise

January 30, 2012

 

America’s Promise Bulletin
January 27, 2012 (Vol 2)

 

 

 

 

 

  “Everyone, both big and small, can pull their weight, and ensure that the hopes and dreams of every child become realities.” 
– Alma J. Powell               

 

Registration opens for 2012 Building a Grad Nation Summit
The Building a Grad Nation Summit, taking place on March 18-21, is the premier annual [...]

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CADCA Updates

January 30, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012
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 Learn About CADCA’s Career Development Initiative – the Ambassador Program at CADCA Forum

Just More than a Week to CADCA’s National Leadership Forum

 

CADCA Experts Featured on Radio Program

SAMHSA Accepting Applications for Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grants
  

Research Finds Smoking Cessation [...]

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America’s Promis Alliance

January 30, 2012

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National Youth Service Briefing

January 30, 2012

 
January 26, 2012
Volume 19, No. 4  
Circulation: 39,950

 

 

2012 Semester of Service and Global Youth Service Day Planning Resources Available

YSA’s 2012 Semester of Service and Global Youth Service Day resources are available in print and for download, including: 

2012 Semester of Service Strategy Guide
2012 Semester of Service Planning Calendar Poster
2012 Global Youth Service Day Toolkit
2012 Global Youth [...]

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Social Host Ordinance

January 23, 2012

Northwoods Coalition,
 
Over the past few months, many Northwoods Coalition members have expressed interest in working to adopt a social host ordinance in their community.  In response to this,  Melissa Dotter, Marathon County Health Department/ Marathon County AOD Partnership Council and Julia Sherman, Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project, University of Wisconsin Law School will be hosting a [...]

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National Service Briefing

January 23, 2012

 
January 19, 2012
Volume 19, No. 3  
Circulation: 39,950

 

 

YSA Looking For “The 25 Most Powerful & Influential Young People” In The World

“Because Service is Power!”
YSA is launching the inaugural YSA List of “The 25 Most Powerful and Influential Young People” in celebration of our 25th Anniversary.   
The YSA List will recognize 25 young people (ages 5 [...]

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Local Food Fair…Call for Exhibitors!

January 23, 2012

2012 Local Food Fair Call for Exhibitors!

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to show what your sustainable business, farm, or organization is all about?
Book an exhibitor table at The Central Rivers Farmshed 2012 Local Food Fair, Thursday, February 16, 2012!
 

Each exhibitor will be co-located on a 4′ x 8′ table and we will work to [...]

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America’s Promise

January 23, 2012

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Mary Ann Krems, here is the newsletter summary for the week of January 23.
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National Funding Opportunities

Support for Contemporary Dance Work
Wilderness Conservation Organizations Funded
Grants Promote Democracy [...]

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