Vision
Racine County is a place where youth assets are increasing and all youth are healthy, involved and successful members of the community.
Mission
The Racine County Youth Coalition engages agencies, business partners, communities, families and schools, to promote and foster positive change in community practices, public policy, and youth programming in order to build assets and reduce risk behaviors including substance abuse among all Racine County young people.
Interested in joining the RCYC?
Contact Seth Kuranz at Focus on Community for more information.
(262) 632-6200
rcyc@focusracine.org
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 Medical Marijuana May be Coming to a Town Near You
On November 28, 2009, Wisconsin State legislators introduced new bills regarding the legalization of medical marijuana. Although it is a long process before these bill would become law, if they rre passed in the Senate and Assembly, Wisconsin would become the 14th state to legalize marijuana for certain medical conditions. According to early reports, the Department of Health Services would issue medical marijuana card and allow eligible persons to receive the medical marijuana at "Compassion Centers"
The most up to date information can be found by clicking here and then searching for either Assembly Bill 554 or Senate Bill 368 on the Wisconsin's Legislative website.
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| The FDA puts their foot down on Opioid Abuse
The FDA is conducting meetings with the pharmaceutical companies to address the misuse of opioid-based medications such as morphine. The FDA is working with the pharmaceutical industry to educate doctors about proper practices and government certification for prescribing certain medications including oxycodone and methadone. You can read more about the FDA and prescription drug use by clicking here. | |
A Message from ONDCP Director Kerlikowske
The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy recently wrote an Op-Ed piece published in the Miami Herald. The RCYC receives funding that is overseen by the ONDCP. Hopefully you will find that our work resonates with Director Kerlikowske's words.
You can read the article by clicking here.
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Bully Prevention LegislationOur friends from the Wisconsin Prevention Network have asked that we share this information about upcoming legislation regarding school bullying. The Assembly Education Committee will hold a public hearing on SB154 relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
417 North (GAR Hall)
State Capitol
SB154 incorporates bullying prevention requirements introduced in previous sessions (see detailed information below). You can see the complete bill by clicking here and going to the following link and entering SB154 in the search box. Because there will be an executive session prior to the public hearing and one other bill being heard before this one it is likely that the public hearing on SB154 will not begin until around noon. | |
| Wisconsin Parity Act: Makes History
"Dec. 22 was an historic day in the
effort to achieve insurance parity in Wisconsin for mental health and
substance abuse treatment.The Senate Committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue approved by a 5-2 vote the amended Wisconsin Parity Act. On Dec. 17, the Assembly Committee on Health and Health Care Reform had approved
the amended legislation, 8-5. The Senate Committee's vote thus marks
the first time that a parity bill has passed through committees in both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature." To continue reading this article and for more about the Parity Act click here.
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The Drunk Button
On December 18th, this American Life on NPR dedicated the entire episode to collage binge drinking. The episode provides an in depth look at the culture of drinking at Penn State. Click here to find the free pod-cast. |
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