prevention

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 04/04/2019

KidSafe’s Annual Awards luncheon is our community’s opportunity to recognize unsung heroes: the professionals and volunteers who share KidSafe’s mission, working with children and families, often in challenging circumstances. Physicians, social workers, teachers and childcare workers - all are honored at this prestigious event.

Addiction in Vermont Part 2 - The Evidence-Based Model to Decrease Addiction 03/03/2019

"Planet Youth" (previously Youth in Iceland)

Grounded in grassroots efforts and community connectedness where children are recognized as a product of family, local culture and the larger society. The focus is on changing the environment, not blaming, judging or "just say no" programs. This program has shown proven success around the world. Can it work in Vermont? If yes, can Vermont muster the will to implement a similar program?

Addiction in Vermont Part 1 - Causes and Challenges: The Economics of the Industry of Addiction 02/24/2019

This program explores the economic forces driving our increasing youth addiction rates in Vermont. Why does industry create more addictive product and market to and target our most vulnerable, including our youth? How does the industry's corporate personhood and commercial free speech rights factor into the industry of addictions influence and power? Presentation by Catherine Antley, MD.

JUULs in Schools: E-cigarette Use and Vaping among Vermont Teens 05/31/2018

Welcome - Naa Aku Addo, Tobacco Control and Prevention Program

10 - 25 minutes
JUUL 101 - Zoe Paxton & Tatiana Byam, BE Above members from Edmunds Middle School

next 30 minutes
Panel Comments and Questions
Chris Oleks - Principal, Stow High School
Diane Kirson-Glitman - School Nurse, Essex Westford School District
Justin Hoy - Director of Prevention Services, Essex CHIPS
Rhonda Williams - Chronic Disease Prevention Chief, Vermont Department of Health

Final 10-15 minutes
Closing remarks - Dr. Mark Levine - Health Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

Kid Safe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 04/10/2018

Lifetime Achievement: Betsy Cain, Howard Center (retired)
Outstanding Professional Award: Mike Ohler, Burlington Housing Authority
Promising Professional Award: Dr. Anna Zuckerman, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Charlene Fu, Chill Out Center, Service Rendered
Janet S. Munt Prevention Award: Sophia Donforth, Janet S. Munt Family Room

Sally Borden is honored for 20 years of service.

Governor Phil Scott is in attendance.

Risky Business: Why Adolescents Love Risk-Taking and How We Can Help Manage It 03/28/2018

Recent research on the adolescent brain clearly demonstrates that adolescents perceive and process risk assessment in ways that are remarkably unlike adults. Changes in receptor site numbers and sensitivity, neurotransmitter action, and social-emotional responses all combine to influence how teens evaluate risk.

During this presentation, Michael Nerney offers ways to think about and talk about adolescent risk reduction, including access to structured risk taking, and the use of “gist” language. These concepts can be applied across the spectrum of adolescent risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, and others.

Sponsored by ParentIN Burlington & BPHC.

For more information: www.burlingtonpartnership.org

Kid Safe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 04/18/2017

KidSafe Collaborative hosts its annual luncheon and award ceremony to recognize strong advocates for children in Vermont.

Prevent Child Abuse Vt- Dr.Lewis First 01/26/2005

Dr Lewis First

"Creative and even effective parenting tips"

A Luncheon to support Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

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Alliance for Community Media says FCC Cable Vote Will Harm Local Media

The proposed rules would allow cable companies to assign market values to these benefits and then charge the amount back to local communities in most cases. Benefits include items like free cable subscriptions to schools, discounts for the elderly, and fiber connectivity to local government buildings like police departments, fire stations, and libraries.