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| HEC/News e-Digest | November 23, 2011 |
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| From the Center | |
New Center This Week! Features, publications, Prevention Updates, and learning and training opportunities
The Center Is Moving!
On December 1, 2011, the address for the Higher Education Center will change; the telephone numbers for staff and the toll-free number, as well as the Web site address, will all remain the same.
The new address is:
The U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention
Education Development Center, Inc.
43 Foundry Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
Toll Free: 1-800-676-1730
Fax: 617-928-1537
Web site: http://higheredcenter.ed.gov
Prevention Update: The Role of Law Enforcement in Prevention Now Posted
As campuses and communities across the country grapple with problems related to unruly house parties, neighborhood disruptions, and alcohol-fueled "celebratory" incidents, they are developing partnerships with law enforcement agencies to implement strategies to reduce such problems and protect the health and safety of students and residents alike.
To view online or download The Role of Law Enforcement in Prevention, please visit the Prevention Updates page on the Center's Web site.
Save the Date! Upcoming Webinar: "Marijuana Prevention on College Campuses in a Changing Environment"
Marijuana remains the most commonly used illicit drug among college students. The co-morbid use of marijuana and alcohol (the most common drug of abuse) among college students is a high-risk factor for multiple acute and chronic problems, including drugged driving, academic failure, mental health problems, and substance abuse disorders.
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenter: James E. Lange, Ph.D., Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives, San Diego State University
More information will be available shortly on the Center's Web site.
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| Recent News Articles | |
Alcohol puts students at risk on "Black Wednesday"
Alcohol will return to University of Missouri fraternity houses
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Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02458
(800) 676-1730
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| Announcements from the Field | |
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.
Department of Veterans Affairs Launches "Make the Connection"
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a national public awareness campaign that is based on personal video testimonials of veterans who faced mental health issues, reached out for support, and found ways to overcome their challenges. Developed after extensive audience research, the campaign connects veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives.
For more information, please visit the Make the Connection Web site.
Job Opportunities
The following positions were recently posted to the Job Opportunities section of the Center's Web site:
Violence Prevention Coordinator
Washington State University
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Specialist
DePaul University
Coordinator, Sexual Health/Violence Prevention
DePaul University
Health Educator and Outreach Coordinator
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program Coordinator
Vassar College
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| From the U.S. Department of Education | Announcements and news from the U.S. Department of Education.
ED's OSHS Prevention News Digest
If you would like weekly e-mail updates on Office of Safe and Healthy Students programs, as well as other information related to school safety, substance abuse and violence prevention in education, and the promotion of student health and well-being, you may be interested in subscribing to ED's OSHS Prevention News Digest. Subscription information is at http://www2.ed.gov/news/newsletters/listserv/preventioned.html.
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| The Latest Research | The latest research related to campus-based alcohol and other drug abuse and violence (AODV) prevention, with a special focus on the scope of the problem and promising strategies and interventions.
Arria, A. M., Caldeira, K. M., Vincent, K. B., Garnier-Dykstra, L. M., & O'Grady, K. E. (2011). Substance-related traffic-risk behaviors among college students. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 118(2-3), 306-312.
Caldwell, J. E., Swan, S. C., & Woodbrown, D. V. (2011). Gender differences in intimate partner violence outcomes. Psychology of Violence, online, doi: 10.1037/a0026296.
More research studies can be viewed in The Latest Research section on the Center's Web site.
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The Higher Education Center news service (HEC/News) is provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention as a way to disseminate news and information related to alcohol and other drug abuse and violence prevention on campus and in surrounding communities. Through its Office of Safe and Healthy Students, the Department funds the Center under contract number ED-04-CO-0069/0005. The contracting officer's representative is Phyllis Scattergood. The content of HEC/News e-Digest does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
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