Presentation from Andreas Cebulla, Research Director of the National Centre for Social Research about risk taking behaviour by young people and the relationship with the sorts of activities they are involved with.
Schools need to work more cooperatively with child welfare and police to identify abused children and those showing early signs of violence. However, schools report only 9% of violent crimes that occur there. Exposure to violence in media and entertainment may encourage violent behavior in children. To address childhood violence, more efforts are needed for preventing child abuse, training criminal justice professionals, controlling violent media, identifying at-risk children, and funding research into effective treatment programs rather than punishment and incarceration. A positive, strengths-based approach is important to help violent children learn and change.
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) emerged as a social problem in the UK in the 2000s, influenced by developments in the US. It became linked to discourses around binge drinking and risky behavior by young women, and the idea of a public foetus at risk. Government advice changed to promote complete abstinence during pregnancy despite lack of evidence, policing women's behavior. The concept of "good motherhood" became defined by avoiding risk and complying with warnings, though this view was not universally accepted.
The document discusses developing a national communications campaign in the UK to address underage drinking. It outlines research that found parents have more influence over youth drinking behaviors than they realize. The campaign aims to educate parents and encourage earlier conversations about alcohol before youth form drinking patterns. Focus groups identified seven key parent segments to target tailored messaging toward in order to change social norms and parenting behaviors around underage drinking.
Several studies and reports highlight the importance of parental involvement in drug education for youth:
- Parents are the biggest influence on young people's attitudes and behaviors around drugs, more so than any other factor.
- Involving parents in drug prevention programs led to parents having more accurate knowledge about drugs, greater confidence in communicating with their children, and feeling better able to positively influence them.
- However, recruiting parents to participate in school-based drug education events can be challenging due to barriers like perceptions of drug education, time constraints, and not seeing the value of participation. Addressing these barriers is difficult.
This document discusses several potential topics for analyzing the effects of drug use, including comparing the incidence and impact of two different drugs on communities; exploring why steroid use has increased among teenage girls and how it may differ from boys; analyzing the physical effects of abusing a specific drug and reflecting on the consequences; investigating the social impact of drug abuse and how it affects friends and family; and how losing someone to an overdose impacts those close to them.
What works in alcohol social marketing slidesnturnbull
The document discusses using social marketing approaches to change alcohol consumption patterns by targeting parents. It argues that parents are influential role models for their children and targeting them can create generational change. The approach aims to motivate parents to reframe their drinking and provide a positive drinking model. By empowering parents as responsible role models and giving them tools to guide children, outcomes showed many parents modified their own drinking behaviors and discussed alcohol with their children.
Presentation from Andreas Cebulla, Research Director of the National Centre for Social Research about risk taking behaviour by young people and the relationship with the sorts of activities they are involved with.
Schools need to work more cooperatively with child welfare and police to identify abused children and those showing early signs of violence. However, schools report only 9% of violent crimes that occur there. Exposure to violence in media and entertainment may encourage violent behavior in children. To address childhood violence, more efforts are needed for preventing child abuse, training criminal justice professionals, controlling violent media, identifying at-risk children, and funding research into effective treatment programs rather than punishment and incarceration. A positive, strengths-based approach is important to help violent children learn and change.
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) emerged as a social problem in the UK in the 2000s, influenced by developments in the US. It became linked to discourses around binge drinking and risky behavior by young women, and the idea of a public foetus at risk. Government advice changed to promote complete abstinence during pregnancy despite lack of evidence, policing women's behavior. The concept of "good motherhood" became defined by avoiding risk and complying with warnings, though this view was not universally accepted.
The document discusses developing a national communications campaign in the UK to address underage drinking. It outlines research that found parents have more influence over youth drinking behaviors than they realize. The campaign aims to educate parents and encourage earlier conversations about alcohol before youth form drinking patterns. Focus groups identified seven key parent segments to target tailored messaging toward in order to change social norms and parenting behaviors around underage drinking.
Several studies and reports highlight the importance of parental involvement in drug education for youth:
- Parents are the biggest influence on young people's attitudes and behaviors around drugs, more so than any other factor.
- Involving parents in drug prevention programs led to parents having more accurate knowledge about drugs, greater confidence in communicating with their children, and feeling better able to positively influence them.
- However, recruiting parents to participate in school-based drug education events can be challenging due to barriers like perceptions of drug education, time constraints, and not seeing the value of participation. Addressing these barriers is difficult.
This document discusses several potential topics for analyzing the effects of drug use, including comparing the incidence and impact of two different drugs on communities; exploring why steroid use has increased among teenage girls and how it may differ from boys; analyzing the physical effects of abusing a specific drug and reflecting on the consequences; investigating the social impact of drug abuse and how it affects friends and family; and how losing someone to an overdose impacts those close to them.
What works in alcohol social marketing slidesnturnbull
The document discusses using social marketing approaches to change alcohol consumption patterns by targeting parents. It argues that parents are influential role models for their children and targeting them can create generational change. The approach aims to motivate parents to reframe their drinking and provide a positive drinking model. By empowering parents as responsible role models and giving them tools to guide children, outcomes showed many parents modified their own drinking behaviors and discussed alcohol with their children.
Toolkit presentation for safeguarding conferenceMentor
This document provides guidance for schools on developing and reviewing drug and alcohol policies. It notes that trends in drug and alcohol use among youth have declined over the past decade but certain behaviors, like binge drinking, remain problems. Effective school policies address drug education, rules and responses to incidents, and supporting at-risk students. The document advises consulting with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based policy that promotes prevention, early intervention and harm reduction.
The document outlines a business plan for the Home Office from 2011-2015 to develop a comprehensive drug strategy. The strategy includes preventing drug misuse, enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation, and introducing legislation to temporarily ban new psychoactive substances. Implementation plans and pilots will be conducted with other government departments to improve information sharing, drug testing, and payment-based treatment programs to reduce drug use and crime.
The document summarizes a kinship-carer project in Sweden. It discusses:
- The objectives of the Kinship-Carers Sweden project, which involved interviewing 17 kinship-carers through snowball sampling to create a handbook.
- Main findings from interviews showed kinship-carers struggled with emotions and wanted clear information on responsibilities and expectations.
- The handbook was created based on interviews and feedback, and distributed to social services and kinship-carer organizations.
- Kinship-care responsibilities differ between countries due to socioeconomic factors, culture, and policies, though all kinship-carers find emotional issues difficult to handle.
Youth involvement learning from young peopleMentor
This document discusses the importance and benefits of involving youth in efforts to prevent alcohol and drug use. It outlines how listening to youth provides insights into their needs and perspectives, which helps make prevention work more effective. Youth involvement also benefits young people by developing their skills and confidence. The document then describes various ways youth can be involved, such as in project planning, delivery, research, evaluation, and campaigning. It provides examples of specific youth involvement projects.
Drug-related deaths in Scotland have been increasing steadily since the 1990s, reaching a record high of over 1,000 in 2011. The drug death rate varies significantly between local authorities, with some areas having double the rate of others. Males aged 35-44 have the highest rate of drug-related mortality. Nearly 40% of drug deaths in 2011 were among parents, leaving over 300 children under age 16 who lost a parent.
The document summarizes findings from the 2010 Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) regarding drinking by Scottish school pupils. It finds that nearly 60% of 13-year-olds have never had an alcoholic drink, compared to only 23% of 15-year-olds. It also reports that 86% of 13-year-olds and 66% of 15-year-olds have not drunk alcohol in the last week. The data further examines factors like deprivation, family structure, attitudes, and perceptions of support that relate to drinking behaviors among Scottish youth.
Kenneth Clarke MP stated that the war on drugs over the past 30 years has not achieved much progress and that we are plainly losing the fight against drugs. However, recent data shows that drug use among both 11-15 year olds and 16-24 year olds has been falling. While cannabis remains the most widely used illicit drug in both age groups, overall drug use has declined for teenagers and young adults in the past year according to surveys from 2011-2012 in England and Wales.
Substance Use Prevention Education, Training & Support [UNESCO Expert Meeting...Mentor
Presentation by Jamila Boughelaf, ADEPIS Project Manager at the International Expert Meeting on Substance Use among Children and Young People, held in Istanbul by UNESCO, UNODC and WHO in October 2015.
ANNOTATION
Bullyingjpc_1769 140..141
Kenneth P Nunn
Bronte Adolescent Intensive Care Mental Health Unit, The Forensic Hospital, Malabar, New South Wales, Australia
Key words: bullying; sensitive children; victims.
The invitation to write this paper raised a number of difficulties
for me. I was aware, of course, that what was in the frame of
discussion was the behaviour of children. Secondly, the major
focus is on the protection of anxious children from other chil-
dren with conduct difficulties or just garden-variety playground
insensitivity. There are some excellent websites that address
these issues1 and some recent Finnish longitudinal research2,3
that is the first of its kind, which broadly summarised says the
following:
1 There is a substantial increase in psychopathology in both
young men and women almost two decades after being fre-
quently bullied at age 8 years, with anxiety disorders,
depression and conduct disorder, all increased.
2 There is a substantial increase in psychopathology for both
young men and women almost two decades after doing the
bullying at age 8 years.
3 There is a substantial increase in suicide attempts and com-
pleted suicide in young adult women who have been fre-
quently bullied even after adjusting for depression and
conduct disorder.
4 There were increased rates of suicide and attempted suicide
in young men (including bullies, victims and boys who were
both bullies and victims at age 8 years), but the increase
disappeared when depression and conduct disorder were
taken into account.
There are at least five main emphases in the management of
bullying, which include the following:
1 Special targeting of girls who are frequently victimised for
prevention programmes may reduce completed suicide in
young adult women by up to 10%.3
2 Teaching children ways to avoid being bullied is likely to
be more effective than attempting to reducing bullying
behaviour.4
3 Teaching problem-solving skills and positive interaction skills
are likely to be as, or more, helpful than programmes that
emphasise rules and consequences to discourage bullying.4
4 Most interventions help a little if implemented thoroughly.
Most are not implemented thoroughly.
5 Cyber bullying must now be considered as part of the spec-
trum of bullying behaviour.1
However, I would like to be strategically obtuse for a moment
in order to address the problem without respect to children
alone and without the inevitable recourse to vulnerable targets
and less obviously, vulnerable perpetrators. These areas have
been discussed for so long in the literature and in the popular
wisdom that I do not believe I have anything new to offer.
Over the last 3 years, I have been working in the juvenile
detention centres in New South Wales, where around 400 chil-
dren at any one time, aged 10–18 years, are detained on remand
or with custodial orders. Over 90% are male and 50–60% indig-
enous. Those 20% with severe mental illness have an almost
90% recidivi.
This document discusses promoting wellbeing and embracing positive sexual health for children and young people. It notes that tackling inequalities in childhood can reduce health issues later in life. Schools will now be required by law to promote students' wellbeing, including protecting them from harm. The UK ranks poorly compared to other countries in measures of child wellbeing such as risky behaviors like unprotected sex and drinking. Embracing positive sexual health for youth requires participation and guidance to help lower risks while supporting youth development.
Dangerous Ideas in Development Presentation on Children and AIDSIDS
A presentation given in the UK Parliament by Jerker Edstrom as part of the Dangerous Ideas in Development series run by IDS and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Debt, AID and Trade
Redefining Relationships between Citizens, Communities and Services and Diffe...Mentor
Our new Chief Executive Michael O'Toole made a presentation at the Capita Conference 'Managing Demand in Public Services' held in London on 21st October 2014.
- Young people drink for social reasons like fitting in with peers and having fun, and most have tried alcohol by age 15.
- Drinking patterns vary by age, from drinking at home with parents at age 11-13 to drinking with friends at parties and outdoor locations by age 15-17.
- Immediate consequences of youth drinking include regretted sex, alcohol-related hospitalizations, accidents, crime, and violence. Long-term consequences include poor health and academic performance and increased risk of alcoholism.
- Parents and police expressed concerns about youth drinking amounts, public drinking, and retailers selling to minors. The action plan aims to support sensible decisions, partnership with parents, industry cooperation, and reducing public drinking
The document discusses adolescent addiction as a public health crisis influenced by multiple factors. It notes that 90% of Americans with addiction started using substances before age 18, and adolescent brains are more vulnerable to addiction. While teens are influenced by permissive cultural and media messages about substance use, families, schools, and communities also share responsibility. The document calls for prevention through youth empowerment, education, limiting advertising, and expanding access to treatment.
Students Against Violence and what causes bullying.docxwrite5
Bullying is a widespread problem that can have serious negative consequences. It is often caused by social factors like an imbalance of power between the bully and victim. Common types of bullying include physical, verbal, and cyber bullying. Effective anti-bullying programs involve creating a supportive environment at home and school, establishing clear rules against bullying, and consistently enforcing negative consequences for bullies. While bullying can never be fully eliminated, well-designed prevention programs have been shown to significantly reduce incidents of bullying.
This document discusses several key issues related to puberty and teenagers, including:
1) Puberty typically begins around ages 10-12 and involves physical and emotional changes as teenagers transition to adulthood.
2) Pharmacists can play an important role in educating teenagers about sexual health and providing contraception like emergency contraception.
3) Teenagers are increasingly knowledgeable about skin care products but sometimes self-diagnose incorrectly. Pharmacists can help ensure teenagers use products suitable for their skin type and needs.
The document provides information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) including:
1) It summarizes the objectives of raising awareness about ACE research and prevention frameworks like Essentials for Childhood.
2) It describes the original ACE study which found associations between childhood trauma and later health outcomes, and notes that 64% of participants experienced at least one ACE.
3) It shows that higher ACE scores correlate with increased risks of health problems like smoking, alcoholism, suicide attempts, and teen pregnancy.
4) Data from the Kansas BRFSS survey found rates of ACEs in Kansas similar to national data, with certain groups like women and low-income residents
This document provides information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It begins with the objectives of raising awareness about ACE research and prevention frameworks. It then defines ACEs as childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction that harm development. The landmark ACE Study found associations between early life stressors and negative health outcomes later in life. It also summarizes findings that higher ACE scores correlate with increased risks of health problems, demonstrating the lifelong impacts of ACEs. The document concludes by discussing prevention approaches like building resilience and utilizing collective impact frameworks.
The document discusses issues related to substance abuse among teens. It notes that teens who abuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to engage in criminal behavior and end up in the juvenile justice system. Four out of five teens in the justice system have substance abuse problems. Treatment is more effective and cheaper than incarceration, but many teens do not receive treatment. Effective treatment requires a coordinated, long-term, family-focused approach addressing multiple needs.
This paper will argue that since the late 1990s, UK policy concerning teenage pregnancy and parenthood has set important precedents in the way in which the family is constructed and related to by the state. The incorporation of teenage parenthood into health promotion and social inclusion frameworks has allowed an apparently de-moralised construction of the teenage mother and her child, but closer inspection reveals that there are new stigmas associated with young parenthood. In particular, the shift to a ‘parenting as skill’ approach assumes that adequate child-rearing requires planning, self-scrutiny, knowledge and utilization of ‘techniques’, and the acceptance of formal support.
Toolkit presentation for safeguarding conferenceMentor
This document provides guidance for schools on developing and reviewing drug and alcohol policies. It notes that trends in drug and alcohol use among youth have declined over the past decade but certain behaviors, like binge drinking, remain problems. Effective school policies address drug education, rules and responses to incidents, and supporting at-risk students. The document advises consulting with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based policy that promotes prevention, early intervention and harm reduction.
The document outlines a business plan for the Home Office from 2011-2015 to develop a comprehensive drug strategy. The strategy includes preventing drug misuse, enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation, and introducing legislation to temporarily ban new psychoactive substances. Implementation plans and pilots will be conducted with other government departments to improve information sharing, drug testing, and payment-based treatment programs to reduce drug use and crime.
The document summarizes a kinship-carer project in Sweden. It discusses:
- The objectives of the Kinship-Carers Sweden project, which involved interviewing 17 kinship-carers through snowball sampling to create a handbook.
- Main findings from interviews showed kinship-carers struggled with emotions and wanted clear information on responsibilities and expectations.
- The handbook was created based on interviews and feedback, and distributed to social services and kinship-carer organizations.
- Kinship-care responsibilities differ between countries due to socioeconomic factors, culture, and policies, though all kinship-carers find emotional issues difficult to handle.
Youth involvement learning from young peopleMentor
This document discusses the importance and benefits of involving youth in efforts to prevent alcohol and drug use. It outlines how listening to youth provides insights into their needs and perspectives, which helps make prevention work more effective. Youth involvement also benefits young people by developing their skills and confidence. The document then describes various ways youth can be involved, such as in project planning, delivery, research, evaluation, and campaigning. It provides examples of specific youth involvement projects.
Drug-related deaths in Scotland have been increasing steadily since the 1990s, reaching a record high of over 1,000 in 2011. The drug death rate varies significantly between local authorities, with some areas having double the rate of others. Males aged 35-44 have the highest rate of drug-related mortality. Nearly 40% of drug deaths in 2011 were among parents, leaving over 300 children under age 16 who lost a parent.
The document summarizes findings from the 2010 Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) regarding drinking by Scottish school pupils. It finds that nearly 60% of 13-year-olds have never had an alcoholic drink, compared to only 23% of 15-year-olds. It also reports that 86% of 13-year-olds and 66% of 15-year-olds have not drunk alcohol in the last week. The data further examines factors like deprivation, family structure, attitudes, and perceptions of support that relate to drinking behaviors among Scottish youth.
Kenneth Clarke MP stated that the war on drugs over the past 30 years has not achieved much progress and that we are plainly losing the fight against drugs. However, recent data shows that drug use among both 11-15 year olds and 16-24 year olds has been falling. While cannabis remains the most widely used illicit drug in both age groups, overall drug use has declined for teenagers and young adults in the past year according to surveys from 2011-2012 in England and Wales.
Substance Use Prevention Education, Training & Support [UNESCO Expert Meeting...Mentor
Presentation by Jamila Boughelaf, ADEPIS Project Manager at the International Expert Meeting on Substance Use among Children and Young People, held in Istanbul by UNESCO, UNODC and WHO in October 2015.
ANNOTATION
Bullyingjpc_1769 140..141
Kenneth P Nunn
Bronte Adolescent Intensive Care Mental Health Unit, The Forensic Hospital, Malabar, New South Wales, Australia
Key words: bullying; sensitive children; victims.
The invitation to write this paper raised a number of difficulties
for me. I was aware, of course, that what was in the frame of
discussion was the behaviour of children. Secondly, the major
focus is on the protection of anxious children from other chil-
dren with conduct difficulties or just garden-variety playground
insensitivity. There are some excellent websites that address
these issues1 and some recent Finnish longitudinal research2,3
that is the first of its kind, which broadly summarised says the
following:
1 There is a substantial increase in psychopathology in both
young men and women almost two decades after being fre-
quently bullied at age 8 years, with anxiety disorders,
depression and conduct disorder, all increased.
2 There is a substantial increase in psychopathology for both
young men and women almost two decades after doing the
bullying at age 8 years.
3 There is a substantial increase in suicide attempts and com-
pleted suicide in young adult women who have been fre-
quently bullied even after adjusting for depression and
conduct disorder.
4 There were increased rates of suicide and attempted suicide
in young men (including bullies, victims and boys who were
both bullies and victims at age 8 years), but the increase
disappeared when depression and conduct disorder were
taken into account.
There are at least five main emphases in the management of
bullying, which include the following:
1 Special targeting of girls who are frequently victimised for
prevention programmes may reduce completed suicide in
young adult women by up to 10%.3
2 Teaching children ways to avoid being bullied is likely to
be more effective than attempting to reducing bullying
behaviour.4
3 Teaching problem-solving skills and positive interaction skills
are likely to be as, or more, helpful than programmes that
emphasise rules and consequences to discourage bullying.4
4 Most interventions help a little if implemented thoroughly.
Most are not implemented thoroughly.
5 Cyber bullying must now be considered as part of the spec-
trum of bullying behaviour.1
However, I would like to be strategically obtuse for a moment
in order to address the problem without respect to children
alone and without the inevitable recourse to vulnerable targets
and less obviously, vulnerable perpetrators. These areas have
been discussed for so long in the literature and in the popular
wisdom that I do not believe I have anything new to offer.
Over the last 3 years, I have been working in the juvenile
detention centres in New South Wales, where around 400 chil-
dren at any one time, aged 10–18 years, are detained on remand
or with custodial orders. Over 90% are male and 50–60% indig-
enous. Those 20% with severe mental illness have an almost
90% recidivi.
This document discusses promoting wellbeing and embracing positive sexual health for children and young people. It notes that tackling inequalities in childhood can reduce health issues later in life. Schools will now be required by law to promote students' wellbeing, including protecting them from harm. The UK ranks poorly compared to other countries in measures of child wellbeing such as risky behaviors like unprotected sex and drinking. Embracing positive sexual health for youth requires participation and guidance to help lower risks while supporting youth development.
Dangerous Ideas in Development Presentation on Children and AIDSIDS
A presentation given in the UK Parliament by Jerker Edstrom as part of the Dangerous Ideas in Development series run by IDS and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Debt, AID and Trade
Redefining Relationships between Citizens, Communities and Services and Diffe...Mentor
Our new Chief Executive Michael O'Toole made a presentation at the Capita Conference 'Managing Demand in Public Services' held in London on 21st October 2014.
- Young people drink for social reasons like fitting in with peers and having fun, and most have tried alcohol by age 15.
- Drinking patterns vary by age, from drinking at home with parents at age 11-13 to drinking with friends at parties and outdoor locations by age 15-17.
- Immediate consequences of youth drinking include regretted sex, alcohol-related hospitalizations, accidents, crime, and violence. Long-term consequences include poor health and academic performance and increased risk of alcoholism.
- Parents and police expressed concerns about youth drinking amounts, public drinking, and retailers selling to minors. The action plan aims to support sensible decisions, partnership with parents, industry cooperation, and reducing public drinking
The document discusses adolescent addiction as a public health crisis influenced by multiple factors. It notes that 90% of Americans with addiction started using substances before age 18, and adolescent brains are more vulnerable to addiction. While teens are influenced by permissive cultural and media messages about substance use, families, schools, and communities also share responsibility. The document calls for prevention through youth empowerment, education, limiting advertising, and expanding access to treatment.
Students Against Violence and what causes bullying.docxwrite5
Bullying is a widespread problem that can have serious negative consequences. It is often caused by social factors like an imbalance of power between the bully and victim. Common types of bullying include physical, verbal, and cyber bullying. Effective anti-bullying programs involve creating a supportive environment at home and school, establishing clear rules against bullying, and consistently enforcing negative consequences for bullies. While bullying can never be fully eliminated, well-designed prevention programs have been shown to significantly reduce incidents of bullying.
This document discusses several key issues related to puberty and teenagers, including:
1) Puberty typically begins around ages 10-12 and involves physical and emotional changes as teenagers transition to adulthood.
2) Pharmacists can play an important role in educating teenagers about sexual health and providing contraception like emergency contraception.
3) Teenagers are increasingly knowledgeable about skin care products but sometimes self-diagnose incorrectly. Pharmacists can help ensure teenagers use products suitable for their skin type and needs.
The document provides information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) including:
1) It summarizes the objectives of raising awareness about ACE research and prevention frameworks like Essentials for Childhood.
2) It describes the original ACE study which found associations between childhood trauma and later health outcomes, and notes that 64% of participants experienced at least one ACE.
3) It shows that higher ACE scores correlate with increased risks of health problems like smoking, alcoholism, suicide attempts, and teen pregnancy.
4) Data from the Kansas BRFSS survey found rates of ACEs in Kansas similar to national data, with certain groups like women and low-income residents
This document provides information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It begins with the objectives of raising awareness about ACE research and prevention frameworks. It then defines ACEs as childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction that harm development. The landmark ACE Study found associations between early life stressors and negative health outcomes later in life. It also summarizes findings that higher ACE scores correlate with increased risks of health problems, demonstrating the lifelong impacts of ACEs. The document concludes by discussing prevention approaches like building resilience and utilizing collective impact frameworks.
The document discusses issues related to substance abuse among teens. It notes that teens who abuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to engage in criminal behavior and end up in the juvenile justice system. Four out of five teens in the justice system have substance abuse problems. Treatment is more effective and cheaper than incarceration, but many teens do not receive treatment. Effective treatment requires a coordinated, long-term, family-focused approach addressing multiple needs.
This paper will argue that since the late 1990s, UK policy concerning teenage pregnancy and parenthood has set important precedents in the way in which the family is constructed and related to by the state. The incorporation of teenage parenthood into health promotion and social inclusion frameworks has allowed an apparently de-moralised construction of the teenage mother and her child, but closer inspection reveals that there are new stigmas associated with young parenthood. In particular, the shift to a ‘parenting as skill’ approach assumes that adequate child-rearing requires planning, self-scrutiny, knowledge and utilization of ‘techniques’, and the acceptance of formal support.
The document summarizes research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relationship to long-term health outcomes. It discusses two major studies - the ongoing CDC/Kaiser Permanente ACE study of over 17,000 patients, and the 2011 Oregon BRFSS survey where over 4,000 adults responded to ACE questions. Both studies found ACEs like abuse, neglect and household dysfunction to be common, and correlated with increased risk of health problems, disease, and unhealthy behaviors later in life. The document advocates for preventing ACEs through community programs that encourage safe relationships and healthy development for children and families.
EVERFI webinar: Why We Need a Paradigm Shift in the College Student Drinking ...Michele Collu
The document calls for a paradigm shift in how colleges approach student drinking. It summarizes research showing that delaying alcohol use leads to better long-term outcomes. However, the current narrative assumes drinking is inevitable and promotes "responsible" drinking. This sends mixed messages and has not reduced high-risk drinking. The document advocates a new narrative that directly encourages students to delay drinking based on research. It also suggests supporting non-drinkers and their choices through alcohol-free events and connecting them with like-minded peers.
1) The document discusses theories for analyzing binge drinking among college students, including the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Bond Theory, and Social Norm Theory.
2) The Theory of Planned Behavior posits that drinking behaviors are influenced by attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. Positive attitudes, social pressures, and a sense of ability to drink heavily can increase intentions to binge drink.
3) Social norms and peer influences are strong factors that can encourage binge drinking among college students according to these theories. Changing social perceptions of drinking may help reduce risky drinking behaviors.
- The document discusses theories for why college students engage in binge drinking, including the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Bond Theory. The Theory of Planned Behavior cites attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control as factors influencing intentions and behaviors. Social Bond Theory emphasizes the importance of social connections in preventing deviant behaviors like binge drinking.
- Key factors discussed include attitudes towards drinking, perceived social norms and pressure from peers, beliefs about control and consequences of drinking, and strength of commitment to school, family, and community. Students may overestimate peer drinking and feel pressure to conform to perceived social norms around alcohol use.
- The document discusses theories for why college students engage in binge drinking, including the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Bond Theory. The Theory of Planned Behavior focuses on attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control influencing intentions and behaviors. Social Bond Theory examines how social ties and bonds impact deviant behaviors like binge drinking.
- Key factors discussed are intrapersonal factors like beliefs and values, and interpersonal factors like social norms and perceptions of peer behaviors and attitudes towards drinking. Students may be influenced to binge drink due to perceptions of social acceptance and peer pressures.
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Good intentions and tradition are no longer reasons to engage in prevention strategies research has shown to be ineffective, or that promote harm instead of health. Learn what not to do so you can be more effective as a school district, coalition and community.
Mentor-ADEPIS: Social Emotional Learning (UNIQUE Behaviour Consultancy)Mentor
Mentor-ADEPIS Teacher Training
30 June 2017
Using Social-Emotional Learning to Empower Young People
Lauren Bond and Emma Dove
UNIQUE Behaviour Consultancy
Evidence based approaches to alcohol and drug prevention in schoolsMentor
This document discusses evidence-based approaches to drug prevention with young people. It begins by explaining why an evidence base is needed, as prevention activities are recognized as cost-effective but difficult to evidence. The evidence shows that multi-component, whole-school approaches that provide regular life skills sessions through interactive teaching methods are most effective. It also notes that shock tactics and one-off informational sessions do not work as well. The document provides examples of evidence-based programs and encourages tailoring prevention activities to meet young people's specific needs by assessing data sources.
Psychoactive Substance Act: Measuring its EffectivenessMentor
Presented by Jeremy Sare, Director of Policy and Communiations at Mentor UK on 24 May 2017.
For more information about NPS, visit http://mentoruk.org.uk/legal-highs/
The Psychoactive Substances Act: Measuring its EffectivenessMentor
Jeremy Sare, Director of Policy and Communications, presented this session at the UK NPS Conference on May 24th.
About the UK NPS Conference
This conference aims to take an objective view of the success of the Act and examine continuing threats to our communities caused by the use of NPS. There are certainly sectors where there are significant problems remaining. We want to focus on what are the best means of overcoming them.
Smoking, drinking and drug use by young people in England [2017 update]Mentor
The document summarizes trends in smoking, drinking, and drug use among young people in England. It finds that rates of alcohol and tobacco consumption are declining, while rates of e-cigarette use are rising. Drug use peaks at age 15, with cannabis being the most commonly used illicit drug. New psychoactive substances were popular before being banned, but rates of use for these and other illicit drugs are generally low. The document advocates for comprehensive education programs in schools to build resilience, promote accurate social norms, and teach life skills to reduce substance use among youth.
Ecosystems of prevention: building local practice networks [EUSPR 2016]Mentor
Mentor UK undertook a review of the drug education provision in secondary schools across Brighton and Hove in Sept 2015-Feb 2016 to support evidence-based delivery at a local level. The process not only allowed Mentor to work closely with schools to understand the current capacity and expertise, but also made links and developed strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration with other relevant actors within the community. The case study was presented at this year's EUSPR conference in Berlin, to demonstrate effective strategies to support local agents to implement evidence based practice and develop strong prevention systems.
Mentor’s Quality Assurance services provide guidance and tools to support local capacity building through developing and strengthening sustainable prevention networks at a local level. The alcohol and drug education review in Brighton and Hove not only allowed Mentor to work closely with schools to understand the current capacity and expertise, but also made links and developed strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration with other relevant actors within the community.
Drug Aware is an intervention providing schools with resources and support by involving “whole school communities”, which includes young people, parents/carers, teachers and other school staff, as well as partners such as drug services and the police.
Michael O'Toole DfE presentation: Supporting schools to develop young people'...Mentor
This document discusses the importance of supporting schools to develop students' character and resilience. It argues that teaching life skills and promoting academic excellence go hand in hand to help students succeed both in school and later in life. The document presents evidence that programs which build resilience can have long-term benefits, including improved behavior, attainment, further education rates, and reduced health and criminal issues. It highlights two case studies, one demonstrating how a local partnership helped strengthen drug education, and another outlining the positive evidence and impacts of the Good Behavior Game, a classroom management approach. The overall message is that schools must be supported to provide opportunities that allow students to thrive.
Improving Schools-Based Drug and Alcohol EducationMentor
This presentation was given at the Primary Care and Public Health 2016 Conference. It explores effective ways to improve school-based alcohol and drug education, ensuring the use and promotion of evidence based practice.
Protecting young people in the UK from designer drugs [UNODC expert panel, Ma...Mentor
Presentation by Emilio Torrini, Mentor research analyst.
"Designer drugs and Social Prevention" an event held as part of the 59th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14-22 March 2016, organised by The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
A life course approach to preventing drugs & alcohol risks [March 2016 Int'l ...Mentor
A life-course approach to preventing drug and alcohol risks, presented at the Home Office's International Crime & Policing Conference 2016.
Presentation from Mentor CEO Michael O'Toole and Andrew Brown, formerly of DrugScope and now working with Mind and PHE.
Mentor_ Making it work:Systems thinking around prevention Mentor
This presentation explains why it is important to develop a community of practice around evidence based prevention. To implement sustainable evidence-based practice, it is crucial to work in partnerships as a connected ecosystem. This way various actors within the community will: develop best practices, build a strong evidence base for what works, and support each other in protecting children and young people from harm by building their self-efficacy and resilience to risk as they move through childhood and adolescence.
This presentation discusses the importance of measuring outcomes to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of projects. It emphasizes that funders want to see evidence that a project will achieve measurable changes. The presentation provides guidance on defining needs, identifying appropriate outcomes and indicators, and measuring progress. It also explains why randomized controlled trials provide the strongest level of evidence and discusses key criteria like minimizing bias that are important for reliable evidence.
The Role of Education & Prevention in Reducing Prevalence of NPS [January 2016]Mentor
Presentation from January 20, 2016.
Inside Government forum 'Tackling Drug Abuse: Addressing the Prevalence of Legal Highs'
More information: http://www.insidegovernment.co.uk/event-details/tackling-drug-abuse/601
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
2. “prevention
is better
than cure”
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and
concrete saying, popularly known and repeated,
that expresses a truth based on common sense or
the practical experience of humanity.
5. Smoking
Crime and anti-
social behaviour
Disengagement from
school
Sexual
health
Drug useDrinkingDrinking alcohol is linked to
risky sexual behaviour
Dislike of school and
missing school are also
strongly linked to risk of
young motherhood
Disengagement from school is linked to
involvement in crime and anti-social
behaviour
Drinking regularly smoking and
taking illegal drugs are linked to
involvement in anti-social
behaviour and crime.Young people who drink
alcohol are more likely to
skip school and vice-versa
Young people’s risky behaviours are interlinked
Mentor: Thinking Prevention series www.mentoruk.org.uk/publichealth
6. We need to change our perspective
Research proves
• Cautionary stories
• Information
• Focus on harm or fear
• Harsh or inconsistent
punishment
Don’t work
7. Showing the ‘reality’ of the
criminal justice system to young
people actually increased the
risk of juvenile crime.
For each child delivered to (£55),
Scared Straight costs £14,268 to
reverse the harm.
Scared Straight and Other Juvenile Awareness Programs for Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Experimental Evidence, The ANNALS of
the American Academy of Political and Social Science September 2003 vol. 589 no. 1 41-62