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1) REGISTRATION ONGOING FOR CADCA'S MID-YEAR TRAINING INSTITUTE, AUGUST 6-9
Don't forget to send in your registration for CADCA's first-ever Mid-Year Training Institute in Seattle, Washington, August 6-9; call or register online now to secure your space. This exciting event will feature 12 of CADCA's most requested trainings for community coalition members, prevention specialists, and other interested individuals. Faculty for the Institute will include leading experts in the field of substance abuse prevention teaching subjects including:
CADCA will offer CEUs for the four-day Institute, which will culminate in a commencement exercise. For a complete class schedule and more information on how to register for this event, contact Nana Elliott at nelliott@cadca.org or 1-800-54-CADCA, ext. 256, or visit www.cadca.org and click on "Training Institute." Seating for each class is limited, so sign up today!
2)
REQUEST
TO REPORT POSITIVE COALITION OUTCOMES
The spring issue of Coalitions, CADCA's quarterly newsletter, is in the mail to members this week. In it, readers will find a very important article regarding the need for local coalition outcomes-related data at the national level. There is a form in the newsletter that can be mailed in or accessed online at http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionToolkit/PublicPolicy/COS.htm. Please send this information to Meena Vagnier - by e-mail at mvagnier@cadca.org or by fax at 703-706-0565. If you have questions regarding the type of information needed, call 1-800-54-CADCA, ext. 241.
3) JUNE 20 SATELLITE BROADCAST ON "EVALUATING YOUR EFFORTS"
Registration is open for CADCA's next satellite broadcast, titled "Evaluation: Effective Prevention Practices to Use and Learn." Tune in June 20, 2002, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, EST to hear from Soledad Sambrano, PhD, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Pam White, Nashville Prevention Partnership; and Pam Imm, PhD, Community Psychologist. During the broadcast, they will:
*Describe basic evaluation
concepts
*Identify and explain models for evaluating coalition efforts
*Outline ways in which a local program can share evaluation findings effectively
and demonstrate a process for using evaluation findings to improve program effectiveness
These live training sessions are available at no cost to you from any site with a satellite dish that has C-band or KU band capabilities (schools, colleges, local access/cable television stations, National Guard armories, etc.,). All viewing sites must register in advance to receive the necessary satellite coordinates.
Three ways to register with
Ed Kronholm, site downlink coordinator:
Phone: 877-820-0305
Email: dlnets@aol.com
Website: www.dlnets.com/MCTFT2nd.htm
Please direct all questions to Tanyanic Brown, CADCA's director of distance learning, at tbrown@cadca.org.
4) PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM THE DRUG-FREE KIDS BENEFIT DINNER
On May 16, 2002, CADCA supporters and friends gathered at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. for the Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Benefit Dinner. The audience of 400 included national corporate sponsors, federal partners, and international dignitaries, who gathered to recognize Gerard R. Roche, Senior Chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., as the Humanitarian of the Year for his years of service helping to raise corporate America's awareness of community efforts to keep kids drug-free.
Photos from the event are available for purchase online. To view photos and access ordering information, go to http://www.drug-freekids.org/DFKDinner/DFKDinner.html.
5) CADCA 2001 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
For the year 2001, CADCA
has produced its first-ever annual report, which was recently mailed to paid
CADCA members. Members who would like additional copies and nonmembers who would
like to read or download the report may do so at http://www.cadca.org/FrequentlyRequestedDocuments/AnnualReport.pdf.
6) GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR ECSTASY, OTHER CLUB DRUGS PROGRAMS
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has announced the availability of funds for cooperative agreements for Ecstasy, other club drugs, methamphetamine and inhalant prevention infrastructure development. CSAP will award $4 million in grants - approximately 12 awards for up to $350,000 for one year. Applications are open to state and local governments, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and private non-profit organizations.
For a complete application kit, call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686; TDD: 1-800-487-4889. The kit may also be downloaded from the SAMHSA site at www.SAMHSA.gov. The deadline for applications is July 10.
7)
"IN THE MIX" SPECIAL ON CLUB DRUGS ON PBS JULY 13-20
No longer just used in clubs,
ecstasy and other drugs like special K, LSD, GHB, and Crystal Meth are finding
their way into schools and homes. The use of these drugs is growing among young
teenagers who view them as "harmless fun." In this "In the Mix"
special, teens in rehab talk candidly about their common experiences with ecstasy
and the devastating effects on their lives. The special features a "ride
along" with an undercover cop and an EMT. Co-hosted by Erika Christensen,
the teen addict in the movie Traffic, this special raises awareness about club
drugs by showing their dangers, defining the penalties, and exposing misconceptions
about them. To view the special, check www.inthemix.org
or local listings for PBS.
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MAY QUESTION OF THE MONTH In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge faced by substance abuse prevention professionals today? What, if anything, could be done at the national level to help meet this challenge? Please email your answers and comments to Kay Green at kgreen@cadca.org. To view responses, CADCA members can go to http://www.cadca.org/MembersOnly/QuestionOfTheMonth.htm. |
OTHER USEFUL CADCA LINKS
If you are not a regular member of CADCA, or would like to learn more about our services, please visit: http://www.cadca.org/Membership/JoinCADCA.htm
Interested in the latest progress on legislation that affects coalitions and anti-drug efforts? Then go to: http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionToolkit/PublicPolicy/PublicPolicy.htm
To find out what’s going on with community anti-drug coalitions and events related to the substance abuse field, check out: http://www.cadca.org/Events/Events.htm
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