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| society through community & school forums. Check out the list below! June 18, 2009-Belfast Middle School REACH OUT NOW Forum on Underage Drinking Belfast Middle School with the help of ACCORD youth workers organized a Reach Out Now/Teach-in Event. 50 students joined in by performing educational skits about different peer group situations they might find themselves in, how to resist the temptation of underage drinking, and what they would do if they found themselves in a situation that was illegal and dangerous. An expert panel made up of middle school youth, Lt. Finnemore of the Allegany County Sheriffs Office, Laurie Fuller, their school nurse, and Charlotte Marsh, Health Educator also answered questions. The guest speaker was David Basil, Owner of the Basil Chevrolet of Wellsville. He spoke of his high school experiences, losing his best friend when his friend decided to drink and drive, and how he was able to stay away from drugs and alcohol throughout his life, despite the peer pressures of friends. March 18, 2009-Andover Drug Awareness Night Andover Central School hosted a Drug Awareness Night for parents and the local community. PPAC was asked to sit on an expert panel to discuss underage drinking and prescription and other drug use among youth. Parents were able to meet up with local alcohol and drug agency representatives and have their questions and concerns addressed. In addition, NY State Police Sgt John Campanella presented on drug categories, effects of drug use, policies, and state and federal laws. September 16, 2008-Wellsville Community Forum A Wellsville Community Meeting was held to discuss youth issues and problems on Main Street. Business leaders, parents, pastors, and law enforcement met to develop strategies that would reduce vandalism and increase youth supervision after normal business hours. The outcome was to implement a national program called Citizens on Patrol. April, 24, 2008-Underage Drinking: Not a Minor Problem. Bolivar-Richburg Central School held a town hall meeting on Underage Drinking and "Parents who Host; Lose the Most." Students and local key leaders, including Sheriff Tompkins presented on the consequences for parents if they serve alcohol at teen parties. As parents and teachers shared about their concerns in their community, several came forward to volunteer to start the Bolivar Alcohol and Drug Task Force to help educate their community on the important issues and dangers of underage drinking. November, 2007--Parents: The Antidrug Town Hall. Whitesville Central School enthusiastically stepped up to address this ever-increasing and deadly problem for our children. Trooper Tim Panus and Sheriff William Tompkins informed the public about types of drugs available, how kids access it, and where they hide it. They also taught about how parents can talk with their children about drugs and how important it is for parents to be actively involved with their kids so that their less likely to turn to drugs for fun. Our children are being bombarded by things in our media, in our culture, in our attitudes that greatly influence them negatively. Parents are the biggest solution to this problem! Parents have the unique ability to show love, care, and powerful guidance for their kids as well as helping them to understand that their choices in life are important and the expectations that parents have of their children greatly determine their safety and well-being. October, 2007--Underage Drinking: Not a Minor Problem. Genesee-Valley Central School felt strongly that this subject should be something that parents, schools, and young people need to constantly address. After the wake of the tragedy in Jasper, NY, our neighbor village, where 4 young people were needlessly killed due to underage drinking, Genesee Valley students addressed the audience with an honest and open look into what they feel needs to change. Students even started their own group called Youth Against Parents Supplying Alcohol, YAPSA. These students were passionate about getting the word out to their friends about underage drinking and about the consequences that parents will face if they provide alcohol to underage kids at parties. Let's face it folks, IT"S AGAINST THE LAW! And more and more we will see how this important law will be enforced. Sheriff Tompkins also highlighted the STOPPED program newly implemented in Allegany County. October, 2007-NetSmartz Workshop Town Hall. Andover Central School hosted this special event on Internet safety. PPAC was very pleased to have been able to bring in the FBI, Special Agent, Brent Isaacson to inform us of the dangers and safety issues as our children are becoming more and more exposed to the Internet. Special Agent Isaacson taught about child exploitation, pedophilia, MySpace and Facebook considerations, and how parents can protect their children on the Internet. In our changing world, it is more imperative than ever to know what your children are doing! We hope to continue this conversation with parents of Allegany County in our efforts to reduce risks to our children. October, 2006-Stop Bullying NOW! Town Hall Meeting Cuba Rushford Central School bravely hosted this event while many people from local communities, parents and youth, came to learn about the issues surrounding bullying and how schools and communities can effectively address this issue. Dr. Norm Pollard, an expert on bullying and hazing amongst students gave an informative and eye-opening presentation on this timely subject. The community that attended were really the star of the show...they shared their personal experiences, their frustrations, and their questions for the schools and for society in general. Some of the most riveting testimony however, came from the students themselves as they expressed their own viewpoints and experiences with bullying. It was a heart-stopper and a true motivator to change. March, 2006--Underage Drinking: Not a Minor Problem Wellsville Elementary School hosted the event which successfully turned out over 150 youth and parents to learn about this deadly issue. Youth and local law enforcement, health professionals, and knowledgeable community members came together to provide answers for the community in how to reduce underage drinking. Contact us and we can help you through the process! |
| ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Drug Chart for Parents and Educators--Download Here www.thecoolspot.org General information on drugs and alcohol geared toward youth. www.theantidrug.com Great resource for parents with up to date information and advice dealing with teen drug and alcohol use. www.stopalcoholabuse.gov A comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. Sections for parents, educators, and youth. www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov Office of National Drug Control Policy. Home to information on prevention, treatment, policy, and much more. |
| culture, treatment etc. www.laantidroga.com In Spanish. Great resource for parents with up to date information and advice dealing with teen drug and alcohol use. www.whatsyourantidrug.com Check out what other youth are using as their anti-drug or submit your own. www.teens.drugabuse.gov National Institute on Drug Abuse teen site. www.drugstory.org Entertainment writers and journalists INHALANT ABUSE http://www.inhalants.org |
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