News from the Comprehensive Center Region VI

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News You Can Use – October 1, 2004

Indian Education Information and Other Information of Interest

From the Comprehensive Center for Region VI

[Serving Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the Tribes located within Region VI]

Compiled by Eva Kubinski

Comprehensive Center – Region VI

888-862-7763 [toll-free]

This issue:

· New Information on Eva’s staff page

· Conference: Preventing Violence and Related Health-Risking Social Behaviors in Adolescents

· Child Welfare League of America Invites Juvenile Justice Symposium Proposals

· Disproportionate Minority Confinement: 2002 Update

· New Journal Available from OJJDP: Juvenile Justice

· Building Prevention Coalitions

· Treating Nicotine Dependence – New Web Conference (Register by October 1)

· Teacher Resources

· Scheduled NIEA Pre-Conference Meetings

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NOTE: I’ve set up some new sections on my staff webpage where I am posting information that I think you may find helpful and useful. Currently there are two new sections: Indian Education Conferences and Region VI Title VII Grant Contacts.

The Indian Education Conference section includes information about state Indian Education conferences and others that you may find useful – but I am depending upon you to let me know and/or send flyers I can post. I often need a few days to post them so keep that in mind if there is a short timeline. Also, as always, I and CCVI reserve the right to reject anything that is too commercial or political in nature.

Region VI Title VII Grant Contacts is a list I’ve compiled of the various Title VII grantees in our six-state region. I have compiled this list by taking information from the US Department of Education’s Grant Award Database. So, there may be some errors. I’ve also tried to find webpage addresses and email contact information so that you can contact colleagues near you and ask questions, get advice, collaborate or share. There is no guarantee of accuracy, merely good intentions, and I’ll gladly accept updates and corrections. At this time I have compiled lists for Iowa and Michigan and am closing in on finishing Minnesota; I’ll get to Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota as soon as I can.

So….I encourage you to visit my staff page and check out these resources. I am also planning to start posting presentation and other materials there also in the future. If you’re interested in checking this out, go to:

http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/ccvi/Staff/home/kubinski/

and click on one of the menu options on the left side of the page.

Note: The print is much easier to read if you use Internet Explorer to access my staff page.

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CONFERENCE: PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND RELATED HEALTH-RISKING SOCIAL BEHAVIORS IN ADOLESCENTS: AN NIH STATE-OF-THE-SCIENCE CONFERENCE

October 13-15, 2004, Bethesda, Maryland -- Please mark your calendar. The conference is free and open to the public. See below for registration information.

The National Institutes of Health will host a state-of-the-science conference focusing on violence in adolescents on October 13-15, 2004. This 2 ½-day conference at the National Institutes of Health will examine and assess the current state of knowledge regarding youth violence and related health-risking social behavior and identify directions for future research.

Many prevention and intervention programs to address violence and related youth behavior problems have developed out of need and have not been rigorously evaluated for their safety and effectiveness. Moreover, interventions with demonstrated effectiveness appear to be underutilized. Research has progressed at a rapid pace; it is now appropriate to assess the state of science with regard to interventions to reduce the risk for youth violence and related behavior problems, as well as to reduce problem behavior once it has been initiated. While research focused on what works is critical, it is equally important to assess what has been learned about interventions that do not work.

Experts will present the latest research findings on risk and protective factors involved in the development of youth violence and related behaviors, interventions to reduce those behaviors, and the costs and benefits of different approaches.

After a day and a half of presentations and public discussion, an independent panel will weigh the available evidence and draft a statement addressing the following key questions:

1. What are the factors that contribute to violence and associated adverse health outcomes in childhood and adolescence?

2. What are the patterns of co-occurrence of these factors?
3. What evidence exists on the safety and effectiveness of interventions for violence?
4. Where evidence of safety and effectiveness exists, are there other outcomes beyond reducing violence? If so, what is known about effectiveness by age, sex, and race/ethnicity?

5. What are the commonalities among interventions that are effective, and those that are ineffective?
6. What are the priorities for future research?

Please visit http://consensus.nih.gov/ta/023/preventviolenceintro.html for further information and to register on-line. You may also call the NIH Consensus Development Program at 1-888-644-2667, or e-mail .

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From: Earl Appleby [mailto:
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 11:52 AM
To:
Subject: Child Welfare League of America Invites Juvenile Justice Symposium Proposals

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is inviting proposals to present at its 2005 Juvenile Justice National Symposium: Joining Forces for Better Outcomes, which will be held June 13, 2005, in Miami, FL

The symposium will provide a cross-system opportunity for information sharing, networking, and collective learning. CWLA welcomes proposals focusing on juvenile justice and child welfare system integration and the connection between child maltreatment and juvenile delinquency. Priority will be given to proposals that are practice oriented and focus on integration and coordination between child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

The deadline for receipt of proposals is November 8, 2004.

Resources:

For further information or to submit a proposal, visit http://www.cwla.org/conferences/2005jjsymposiumrfp.htm

You may also contact Dodd White at or 202-639-4959.

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From: [mailto:
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 12:38 PM
To:
Subject: Disproportionate Minority Confinement: 2002 Update

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of "Disproportionate Minority Confinement: 2002 Update."

Although minority youth account for about one-third of the U.S. juvenile population, they comprise two-thirds of the detention/corrections population. The problem of disproportionate minority confinement (DMC) has far-reaching consequences—not only for these young offenders but for society as a whole.

This OJJDP Summary describes developments in addressing DMC at the national, state, and local levels. It begins with a brief review of the most recent data, followed by an outline of national efforts by OJJDP and others during the past 5 years to address the challenge of DMC. It then presents an update of state activities, including a status report on state compliance with the DMC core requirement, highlights from state DMC assessment research and intervention initiatives, and an outline of remaining challenges.

The research, legislative reform, and programmatic and administrative initiatives of the state of Washington are detailed as an example of a comprehensive approach to DMC. The Summary concludes with a look at the implications of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act's broadening of DMC to encompass disproportionate minority contact and at future directions of OJJDP's DMC efforts.

Resources:

"Disproportionate Minority Confinement: 2002 Update" (NCJ 201240) is available online at http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/Publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=11816

A limited number of printed copies are available from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (JJC). Copies can be ordered online at http://puborder.ncjrs.org or by calling JJC at 800-851-3420. Please use the document number when ordering.

For full-text publications, information on OJJDP or JJC, and other juvenile justice matters, visit the OJJDP Web site at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ojjdp/

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To subscribe or unsubscribe to JUVJUST, please visit http://www.puborder.ncjrs.org/listservs/subscribe_JuvJust.asp
The toll-free number for the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse has been changed to 800-851-3420. Please share this information with appropriate colleagues and contacts.

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From David Quinlan, US Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

9/28/04--OSDFS PREVENTION NEWS UPDATE—

NEW JOURNAL AVAILABLE FROM OJJDP
OJJDP announces the availability of the latest edition of its journal, "Juvenile Justice." This 35-page journal focuses on research that assesses how and why children become delinquent.

The issue’s lead article examines the findings and policy implications of OJJDP’s Program of Research on the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency, the largest, most comprehensive investigation of the causes and correlates of delinquency undertaken to date. A second feature article demonstrates how such longitudinal research contributes to crafting a strategic response to youth gang involvement.

The journal’s “In Brief” section describes how three communities have made measurable inroads in combating delinquency by addressing risk factors. Publications that can help communities identify their own risk factors and take action to create a better future for children are also noted.

Resources:

"Juvenile Justice," September 2004, (NCJ 203555) is available online at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=11800.

For full-text publications, information on OJJDP, JJC, and other juvenile justice matters, visit the OJJDP Web site at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ojjdp.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TIP OF THE CAPT-- PREVENTION INFORMATION FROM CSAP'S WESTERN CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES-SEPTEMBER, 2004- BUILDING AND SUSTAINING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COALITIONS, PART I

By Kristen Berry, M.A., Coordinator, Edited by Ken Smith MPH, CPS, Senior Coordinator

Historically, coalitions have formed to address and combat problematic social issues such as violence, disease, crime, underage drinking and substance abuse. Coalition consists of diverse groups of people pursuing a common goal. This two-part Tip of the CAPT will provide steps on how to build and sustain an effective coalition.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Community How To Guides on Underage Drinking Prevention: Coalition Building DOT HS 809 209, March 2001, outlines eight steps to building a coalition. These can be found online at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/Community%20Guides%20HTML/Book1_CoalitionBldg.html

1. Search the landscape - Before starting a coalition, determine whether similar organizations are already in existence in your community. Discuss your issues with existing coalitions to determine similarities and differences in your goals for forming a coalition. Determine whether or not your coalition should become part of another coalition.

2. Brainstorm ideas on potential participants - Create an expansive list of people to include in the coalition effort. Identify key leaders, stakeholders, members from the focus population (youth), diverse members and potential "champions" - people who can lead the effort.

3. Determine staffing, budget, and resources - Select a coalition director and determine if coalition members will be paid staff or volunteers. Decide where the coalition will be housed. Identify the resources required to conduct the prevention planning effort. If possible, identify where the resources may be obtained.

4. Invite people to join - Ask potential members to join the coalition through a letter or personal invitation. Invite them to attend an organizing meeting. If possible, have a "champion" or other key leaders from the coalition extend the invitation. Clarify "what's in it for them" and how they can contribute to the coalition. Include youth on your coalition.

5. Clarify expectations - Develop a list of roles and responsibilities for coalition members. Decide what policies or criteria exist for membership. Include members in developing further expectations.

6. Do not assume everyone understands the relevant issues - Educate members about substance abuse prevention and underage drinking. Relate this to how they can contribute to the coalition. Encourage members to share information about their organization - what are their goals? How are they funded? What programs or services do they provide?

7. Develop a vision and mission statement - A vision statement describes what the community will look like if the prevention coalition is successful in its efforts. A mission statement expresses how the coalition will work to achieve this shared vision. Refer to the vision and mission frequently.

8. Define goals and objectives - Define the goals and objectives of the coalition based on the purpose established through the vision and mission statements.

Building and sustaining a successful substance abuse prevention coalition can be challenging and exciting. These steps can help with the process.

For more information visit: http://www.westcapt.org or call (888) 734-7476. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

TREATING NICOTENE DEPENDENCE--NEW WEB CONFERENCE FROM AAHPERD

The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is are offering a web conference presentation on October 27, 2004, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm EST, featuring the 2004-05 Alliance Scholar and former AAHE Scholar, Dr. Elbert Glover of West Virginia University School of Medicine. The conference will provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and others to benefit from this national expert. Dr. Glover will speak on "Treating Nicotine Dependence." Please see the attached document for a synopsis of the topic and the learning objectives for the presentation.

The charge to participate in the web conference is $50 per site. Participation requires a classroom/meeting room with Internet and phone access. We encourage as many participants as possible at each location. Dr. Glover will present for one hour with 30 minutes available for Q&A and discussion. The presentation abstract and learning objectives provided by Dr. Glover are provided below.

The American Association for Health Education (AAHE) will provide 1.5 hours of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Category I continuing education credit at no cost for every person at your site that desires credit. A roster for providing that information will be emailed to every site that wishes to provide credit.

Please let us know if you would like to participate in the web conference by filling in the information below. We will follow-up with additional specific registration information.

Reply by October 1, 2004 to:

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From: Teachers [mailto:
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 1:29 PM
Subject: Teachers Update #17 Resources

Resources

As school gets under way, here are some materials that you may find useful.