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Art
Works! Prevention Programs for Youth & Communities 96 pg book
This publication focuses on ways in which the arts can be
incorporated into prevention programs. It looks at issues such as
resilience, evaluation of programs, and presents information on 11
model substance abuse prevention programs in the arts -- music,
theater, graphic arts, writing, and more. In addition, this book
offers valuable information on resources and funding, and provides
brief summaries on additional arts-based prevention programs for youth
Children
of Alcoholics: A Guide for Community Action
This booklet serves as a guide for individuals and
organizations wishing to unite their communities and raise awareness
about the effects alcohol abuse and alcoholism can have on children
and families. The guide contains talking points, a fact sheet, feature
story ideas, a drop-in article, radio and print public service
announcements, a sample pitch letter, tips for holding media events,
and additional media resources. Also included is a request form for
the Children’s Program Kit, which contains a manual, lesson plans
and activities, in-service outlines and presentation materials,
program start-up guidance, evaluation materials, forms and letters to
parents, posters, and four videos.
Communities
that Care: Tools for Community Leaders: A Guidebook for Getting
Started
This booklet serves as a guide for individuals and
organizations wishing to unite their communities and raise awareness
about the effects alcohol abuse and alcoholism can have on children
and families. The guide contains talking points, a fact sheet, feature
story ideas, a drop-in article, radio and print public service
announcements, a sample pitch letter, tips for holding media events,
and additional media resources. Also included is a request form for
the Children’s Program Kit, which contains a manual, lesson plans
and activities, in-service outlines and presentation materials,
program start-up guidance, evaluation materials, forms and letters to
parents, posters, and four videos.
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Focus
on Prevention
Any community can turn concern about substance abuse into
effective action. This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration provides a practical guide to
successful prevention strategies. Easy-to-read content includes
two-page summaries of eleven substance abuse prevention topics and a
model timeline for carrying out a prevention activity.
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Juventud
Latina: Hable con Sus Hijos Sobre las Drogas y Sus Peligros (Latino
Youth: Speak to Your Children About Drugs and Their Dangers) This
intergenerational brochure was developed by Latino organizations and
the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It covers the risks of
drug abuse and addiction. The latest science-based information about
inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin is also
included. Target audiences: Hispanics/Latinos, Parents, Educators,
General Public
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Keep
Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action
17 pg booklet
This booklet describes three basic strategies for preventing alcohol
use by children ages 9-15 and ways these strategies can be applied in
the home, the school, and the community. It has been
designed as a starting point for parents, teachers, health
professionals, law enforcement personnel, alcohol retailers, policy
makers, and others who want to take action against early alcohol use.
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Keep
Kids Alcohol Free: Strategies for Action
17 pg booklet Spanish Version
This booklet describes three basic strategies for preventing alcohol
use by children ages 9-15 and ways these strategies can be applied in
the home, the school, and the community. It has been
designed as a starting point for parents, teachers, health
professionals, law enforcement personnel, alcohol retailers, policy
makers, and others who want to take action against early alcohol use.
Preventing
Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents (8x11
version)
This second edition of the "Red Book" includes updated
principles, new questions, new program information, and expanded
references and resources based on the latest findings from NIDA-funded
prevention research. The 16 fundamental prevention principles, derived
from research on effective prevention programs, are outlined.
Discussions include key factors that place youth at risk for drug
abuse, guidance for planning drug abuse prevention programs in the
community, applying the prevention principles to programs, and
describing the core elements of effective prevention programs
Preventing
Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents
(6x9 version)
This
"In Brief" version provides highlights from the "Red
Book" -- Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents: A
Research Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders,
Second Edition. It presents the updated prevention principles, an
overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those
learning about prevention. This shortened version therefore can
serve as an introduction to research-based prevention for those new
to the field of drug abuse prevention.
Preventing
Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents (Spanish
Version)
This "In Brief" version provides highlights from the
"Red Book" -- Preventing Drug Use Among Children and
Adolescents: A Research Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and
Community Leaders, Second Edition. It presents the updated prevention
principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps
for those learning about prevention. This shortened version therefore
can serve as an introduction to research-based prevention for those
new to the field of drug abuse prevention.
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Put
Your Power Behind Girl Power! brochure
This brochure is designed to help teach parents, teachers, and
people who care about girls age 9-14 the importance of Girl Power!
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Starting
Early/Starting Smart (SESS): Key Guide Points for Partnering with
Families
Guide points for working with families in three stages: advance
planning for partnering, considerations for initial meetings or early
encounters and long-term considerations for working together. 8 pages,
not meant to be exhaustive but are "pearls drawn from a journal
of the convening of the 3-day Family Institute -captured specifically
for all child and family services workers who need to find new ways to
partner with families.
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Strategizer
44: Marijuana - Debunking the Myths
This Strategizer provides
accurate, scientific information about the specific harmful effects of
marijuana and equips coalitions with strategies to reduce and prevent
youth marijuana use.
Strategizer
49. Community Briefings: A Prevention Tool For Communities
Town hall meetings are one of the most effective ways to raise
awareness about community issues such as substance abuse prevention.
In this publication, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
and the National Anti-Drug Youth Media Campaign provide a step-by-step
explanation of the planning process, including tips with examples on
how to organize and promote a community forum.
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Too
Smart to Start Brochure
This pamphlet provides an overview of the Too Smart to Start
initiative and what it offers professionals and volunteers. It can be
used to introduce the initiative within communities.
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Too
Smart to Start Menu: Strategies and Materials for Your Community
This booklet suggests activities,
programs, and materials that can stimulate thinking as communities
create their own Too Smart to Start initiatives. It also can be used
to complement existing underage alcohol use prevention efforts.
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Too
Smart To Start Implementation Guide
The materials contained in this guide are designed to help
plan, develop, promote, and implement a local initiative to educate 9
to 13 year olds and their parents about the harms of underage alcohol
use and to support parents and caregivers as they participate in their
children’s activities.
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Your
Time Thier Future: Positive Activities Promote A Productive Workforce
12 pg booklet
Although there is no substitute for a deeply caring
parent, young people can still thrive if some responsible
person or group steps in to meet their needs .
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Your
Time Thier Future 12
pg booklet
Although there is no substitute for a deeply caring
parent, young people can still thrive if some responsible
person or group steps in to meet their needs .