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Upcoming Workshops
Date: January 16
Location: Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg, SC
Fee: Contact the Campaign for details
Intended Audience: General Audience
Overview: The tool to Assess the Characteristics (TAC) was designed by Healthy Teen Network and ETR Associates, with input from the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, to assist practitioners to assess the probable effectiveness of a curriculum or program and
adapt a curriculum to the needs and characteristics of a particular community.
For more information or to register for this training please contact the SC Campaign Education Department at (803) 771-7700.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Becoming Indispensible: A Training on Program Sustainability
Date: January 22
Location: SC Campaign, Columbia, SC
Fee: $25
Intended Audience: Directors, Managers, Board Members, Key Staff Members
Overview: We'll focus on creating the optimal conditions for your organization's programs and projects to continue beyond the life of their original funding. In short, to become a sustainable, integral part of the services regularly offered by your organization.
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SC Campaign and Past Executive Director to be Honored by EdVenture
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EdVenture Children's Museum will recognize Dr. Suzan D. Boyd, Past Executive Director of the SC Campaign, as well as the SC Campaign with the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award and the Unsung Hero Award. According to EdVenture's website, the contributions of both Dr. Boyd and the SC Campaign reflect a long-term, life-long dedication to working for and on behalf of the children of South Carolina.
Funds raised through the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Initiative will be used to directly impact children in communities across South Carolina through EdVenture's efforts to achieve the vision of creating new generations of lifelong learners. EdVenture seeks to use the strength of its educational mission and the power of hands-on learning to raise the level of educational experiences for all children, with a particular focus on children living in less-advantaged environments and smaller communities across the state.
An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 15. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
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The BUZZ- Blog Dedicated to Juvenile Justice, Teens and Substance Abuse
Reclaiming Futures, an RWJF national program, introduces the first national blog dedicated to the topic of teens in the juvenile justice system struggling with drug and alcohol use. Reclaiming Futures Every Day is professionally staffed and aims to keep people informed of the latest happenings in the area of juvenile justice and substance abuse treatment. To check it out, click here. |
The National Campaign Wants to Hear from YOU!
As our new leaders and the American public begin to think about how to improve this nation's healthcare system, we have an opportunity to ensure that the issues we care about are front and center in this national discussion. Despite great progress, fully half of all pregnancies in this country are unplanned. And it's still the case that three in ten girls become pregnant before they turn twenty - more than in any fully industrialized country in the world. We can do better. Tom Daschle, future Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is encouraging people throughout the country to host or attend community discussions on health reform over the next few weeks. The new Administration wants to know what's important to you. And given the many benefits of preventing teen and unplanned pregnancy for youth, families, and government alike, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy plans to let them know just why they think these are issues that can't be ignored. They want our elected leaders to know: Any changes to improve the healthcare system must include ways to help teens and young adults avoid too-early or unplanned pregnancy. But how? They have some ideas on how to address pregnancy prevention in the context of health reform, but they want to hear your ideas. Take a few seconds to let them know your thoughts. |
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Radio Program Addresses Healthy Relationships KERA, the NPR TV and Radio station for north Texas, has made a year-long commitment to examining the "complex personal and cultural factors that contribute to the way adolescent girls form and maintain relationships." The first part of the project is a series of engaging, sobering, and thought-provoking radio biographys of sorts---four teens describe the challenges of their relationships, pregnancies, and raising children.
If nothing else, the KERA series by Sujata Dand makes clear that efforts to prevent too-early pregnancy and childbearing often miss one of the most important topics of all---healthy relationships. Young people are often told about how to reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs but rarely are they given guidance on how to successfully navigate the minefield of relationships. The series is very well done and worth a few minutes of your time. In fact, the series could serve as a terrific tool for those who work directly with teens. Have them listen and discuss. |
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SBP Mini Grant Deadline
The deadline for submitting a Science-Based Program Replication grant is fast approaching!
If your organization (CAPP, MAPP, New Morning Foundation) is interested in submitting a grant application to replicate a science-based program for $4,500.00 or less to the SC Campaign, those are due no later than February, 9, 2009 at 4:00pm.
Click here to apply for an SBP Mini Grant.
For more information, please contact Taylor Wilson at twilson@teenpregnancysc.org. |
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Obama Pledge Stirs Hope in Early Education An article recently published in the New York Times refers to research by Nobel prize-winning economist, James J. Heckman, and others that shows that "each dollar devoted to the nurturing of young children can eliminate the need for far greater government spending on remedial education, teenage pregnancy and prisons."
Click here to read complete article. |
Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities 
The U.S. Department of Education strives to expand educational opportunities and to improve instruction for all students. To achieve excellence in education for students with disabilities, the Ideas that Work initiative was launched focusing on improving teaching, learning, and assessing by increasing states' capacity to provide rigorous assessment, instruction, and accountability for these students. To support this initiative, the Department has developed a Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities, which offers a compilation of current information that will move states forward in improving results for all students with disabilities. The Tool Kit will be added to over time to include more information designed to support states' efforts and to communicate the results of research on teaching, learning, and assessments.
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Research Corner
STDs Among Sexually Active Female College Students: Does Sexual Orientation Make a Difference
Research addressing sexual health or STD risk among lesbian and bisexual college women is scarce. Data on 29,952 sexually active females aged 18-24 who completed the 2006 National College Health Assessment were examined to assess differences in sexual risk factors and recent STD incidence by sexual orientation. Comparisons were analyzed at the bivariate level and through multivariate logistic regression. Click here to read the study. Bisexual students were the most likely to have had an STD during the past year (9%); lesbians were the least likely (2%). However, lesbians were also the least likely to have had a routine gynecologic examination (46%, compared with 64-73% of others). Click here for more information. Report Reveals Stagnant State Health Rankings
According to the 19th annual America's Health Rankings report released Wednesday, the health of Americans has failed to improve for the fourth consecutive year, Reuters reports. Click here for more information. Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control has recently published materials on Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Materials include: an updated fact sheet for Public Health Professionals, a new fact sheet in brief, and selected references.
Science Says #38Consider the following headline: In 2006 there were more than 430,000 teen births in the U.S. In 2004 there were 729,000 teen pregnancies in America. What do all these numbers mean? How do they differ? Can they be compared? This Science Says presents definitions, examples, and step-by-step guidance on how to interpret rates, proportions, and the percent change in numbers over time. Consistent definitions of key terms and concepts related to teen and unplanned pregnancy will help when interpreting available data, and will help ensure a better understanding of commonly used terms and statistics. Majority of Adolescents, Young Adult Women Unaware of Intrauterine DevicesA survey in the September 2008 issue of Contraception analyzes knowledge of intrauterine devices among young women ages 14 to 24. The survey also examines the effect an educational discussion on IUDs has on women's attitudes about IUDs. Click here to access the abstract. Methamphetamine Use Is Independently Associated with Recent Risky Sexual Behaviors and Adolescent PregnancyYouth substance abuse in general is known to be associated with risky sexual behaviors, but the effect of methamphetamine use on recent risky sexual behaviors and adolescent pregnancy has received little attention. Click here to read the abstract. |
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Workshop Opportunities
Presented by the Coastal Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and SCANPO, this grantwriting workshop will explore general information about funding sources, discuss research strategies and how to identify resources and cover specific elements of proposal writing, both for foundation and federal proposals. This workshop is only for nonprofits in Marion, Horry or Georgetown counties. It will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2008 from 11:00am-1:30pm. The fee for this workshop is $10.
Call for Abstracts
The Social Marketing in Public Health Conference planning committee invites abstract submissions to be considered for oral presentations and/or posters during the June 17-20, 2009 event. Of particular interest are applications of social marketing strategies that address the health objectives for the nation, promote social marketing within one's own agency. demonstrate the sustainability and/or self-sufficiency of social marketing programs, or use innovative methods to understand consumer needs and wants. Abstracts must be submitted by January 1, 2009.
Click here to see the complete Call for Abstracts with detailed instructions. |
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In the News
HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Genital Warts in Men
MSNBC - For the first time, an expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women has proven successful at preventing a disease in men. Click here for full article.
IMPACT County Director Selected to be Pantene ModelAnderson Independent - Seneca residents now should not be surprised to find a familiar face smiling back at them from the pages of their favorite magazines. Yolanda Lowe, a Seneca native and resident, recently was selected to be a national model for Pantene. Click here for full article.
They're Having Babies. Are We Helping?
Washington Post - The girls gather in small groups outside Alexandria's T.C. Williams High School most mornings, standing with their babies on their hips, talking and giggling like sorority sisters. Click here for full article.
What to Do When the Patient Says, 'Please Don't Tell Mom'
New York Times - Some years ago, in the candor of the exam room, a seventh-grade boy told me that he didn't really have friends at school, and that he sometimes found himself being picked on. I gave him the pediatric line on bullying: it shouldn't be tolerated, and there are things schools can do about it. Let's talk to your parents, let's have your parents talk to the school; adult interventions can change the equation. Click here for full article. |
Grants Available
Youth Build Grant Competition
The YouthBuild program provides education and training to high risk youth, giving them tools to compete in today's quickly changing job market. This alternative education program provides a path to higher education in addition to tools for immediate work in high demand fields such as construction. The program aims to provide an education for young people who have been in the juvenile justice system, youth aging out of foster care, high school dropouts and other at-risk populations, and immediately uses the vocational tools learned to expand affordable housing in low income communities. This vocational experience strengthens the leadership and learning skills of participating youth to help in future employment. The program is sponsored by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Association, working to give at risk youth concrete tools to achieve sustainable employment. The Department of Labor will award $47 Million to various community organizations under this program.
Deadline: January 15, 2009
For more information contact Donna Kelley at Kelley.Donna@aol.gov
National Education Association Foundation Learning and Leadership
These grants support high-quality professional development opportunities, such as summer institutes, action research, collegial study, lesson study and mentoring for pre-K-12 teachers, education support professionals and higher education faculty and staff, all of whom must be practicing in U.S. public schools.
Deadlines: February 1 & June 1
Click here for more information.
Point Foundation Offers Higher Education Scholarships for Gay and Lesbian Students
Point Foundation, a scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students of merit, has announced the opening of its 2009 application season. Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2009-10 school year are eligible to apply for the multi-year scholarships. Deadline: February 9 Click here for more information.
Rubbermaid: Community Investment Grants
Rubbermaid grants propose to strengthen communities by investing in programs that matter to their employees and enrich the lives of their consumers, from childhood to adulthood.
Deadline: Rolling
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Website of the Week:
I Wanna Know!
This website, sponsored by the American Social Health Association, answers all your questions about teen sexual health and STIs. A knowledgeable, trustworthy professional is only an email away! There is also a plethora of easy-to-access information for teens, parents and professionals, so check it out. It's the perfect complement to your sexual health lessons. Click here to check out this website. |
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DHEC WORKSHOPS & INFO  Cicatelli Associates, Inc., the new Title X Regional Training Center for Region IV, along with SC DHEC's Family Planning Program, is pleased to sponsor a Statewide Satellite Broadcast Training presented by Forrest Alton, MSPH, CHES, and Erin Johnson, MPH, CHES, on Adolescent Sexuality.
Date: January 16, 2009 Time: 9:15 am - 11:40 pm Satellite Channel: 7 Location(s): Peeples Auditorium in Columbia or other DHEC Satellite Site Locations Statewide Registration Fee: None For more information, including how to register, please contact Susan Dillard-Hamilton at dillarsm@dhec.sc.gov. |
Babies Born Just a Few Weeks to Soon at Greater Risk of Cerebral Palsy and other Developmental Delays
A team of researchers from the March of Dimes, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Columbia University and the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed the medical records of more than 140,000 children born in California between 2000 and 2004 who had at least one follow-up doctor visit. The researchers found, the earlier an infant was born, the higher the risk of some neuro-developmental problems and other developmental delays than babies born full-term.
"The significantly higher rates of cerebral palsy and developmental delays for late preterm babies were surprising," said Joann Petrini, PhD, director of the March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center and lead author of the study. "Our research adds to the growing body of evidence showing that being born just a few weeks too soon can have lasting consequences that can no longer be described as temporary or benign." Late preterm infants have a greater risk of breathing problems, feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice, delayed brain development and death than babies born at term.
The research, "Increased Risk of Adverse Neurological Development for Late Preterm Infants," by Petrini et. al. is published online by the Journal of Pediatrics.
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