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Upcoming conferences and events, new resources and publications, and job opportunities in the alcohol and other drug abuse and violence (AODV) prevention field. The information shared on this site does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Education or the Higher Education Center. The U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Education Center do not necessarily endorse the events and resources listed below, but offer this information as a service to the AODV prevention field.
National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Since 2005, colleges and universities across the United States have recognized September as National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). To highlight NCSAM, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, has put together a compilation of publications and related materials to help campuses plan sustainable prevention strategies related to campus crime, violence, and substance abuse.
To access these materials, please visit the NCJRS Web site.
Live Videocast: "Suicide in the US: Finding Pathways to Prevention"
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is sponsoring a research symposium in early September on suicide prevention. Jerry Reed, director of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, will be one of four panel members. The event will be available through live videocast, and those who live in the area are welcome to be part of the live audience at the address below. Seating is limited. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from experts.
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Blvd., Conference Room C, Rockville, MD 20852
For more information and to register, please visit the NIMH Web site.
Training: "Beyond Your University Policy: The Practical Implementation of Title IX and Clery for Sexual Violence Prevention and Response"
Security On Campus, Inc., and Victim Rights Law Center have joined together to share their expertise on Clery Act and Title IX compliance in sexual violence prevention and response. This practical, one-day training will provide specific information on the Clery Act and Title IX in cases of sexual violence and important information on the intersection of the Clery Act and Title IX. The training is open to campus administrators, faculty, first responders, and university counsel.
Date: Wednesday October 19, 2011
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
To learn more and to register, please visit the Security On Campus, Inc., Web site.
Job Opportunities
The following positions were recently posted to the Job Opportunities section of the Center's Web site:
Director, Today & Beyond Wellness
Florida Atlantic University
Program Coordinator for Men's Programming and Violence Prevention
Colorado State University
Health Educator
University of Mississippi
Director, Health Education Awareness Resource Team
Temple University
Campus Coordinator, Health Promotion Services
University of West Florida - Pensacola
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