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Welcome to KPFP.ORG's Newsletter, Issue #8
Summer is over and with Fall comes the busy month of October hosting
Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 17-25), National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, Character Education Week (Oct. 18-24), National Learn & Serve Challenge Kick Off Week (October 5-12), National Bullying Prevention Awarenss Week October 4-10, all campaigns those of us in Prevention are concerned with.
So what is the Kings Partnership for Prevention to do to recognize all of these important campaigns?? We hold our annual Prevention Recognition Event and honor all prevention programs in Kings County.
This year’s event will be a breakfast held at one of our newest partner’s facility, Kings County YMCA. Laura Martin, Executive Director has opened the doors to the Partnership, while Karen Gomez Barrera, Executive Director of the Corcoran Family YMCA will rally her staff to prepare the breakfast.
This year’s theme is “Remember When…”, and will feature a media presentation which takes an entertaining look at the history of prevention. A Keynote speaker will be featured along the same theme and the awards, music, and camaraderie will make this a Wednesday morning in 2009 to remember!
Please join us for this community event. Two tickets per program, per organization are provided complimentary. Additional seats are $5 per person and may be purchased at the door. Kings County YMCA is located at 1010 W. Grangeville, Hanford, CA 93230.
Nell Lobdell, Coordinator
Nell Lobdell,
Coordinator
Kings Partnership for Prevention
October Events
 National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, Oct 4-10, 2009
The Fourth Annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, Oct 4-10, 2009, encourages communities nationwide to work together to increase awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on all children. Every day, more than 160,000 children nationwide stay home from school to avoid bullying. Up to one-third of the nation's students are bullied during the academic year, and more than 60 percent witness bullying daily. The results of bullying can be devastating -- or even tragic.
Bullying Resources:
CDE has information available on our "Bullying and Hate Motivated Behavior" Web site. This Web site provides resources on how to identify and discuss bullying and how to differentiate between physical and psychological aggression, why bullies bully, bullying and the law, and how bullying can be prevented or diminished. There is a link to sample policies and frequently asked questions. You also can download and print copies of the “Bullying at School” document.
Listed below are links to a few web sites that contain information for parents and professionals. It is in no way an endorsement of the Web sites - they are just a few of many resources.
Stop Bullying Now: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
Girls Circle: http://www.girlscircle.com/
Project Antibully: http://www.projectbully.com/
Additional information:
The Getting Results: Developing Safe and Healthy Kids publications are designed to help California school districts use research-based strategies when implementing drug and violence prevention programs. Getting Results - Update 4: Violence Prevention and Safe Schools consists of comprehensive discussions of the research on bullying, peer aggression, sexual harassment, and preventing other forms of violence. Chapter 2 of this document provides an in-depth look at the research related to bullying. The publication can be downloaded.
The California Healthy Kids Resource Center has bullying prevention materials listed at its Web site.
Bullying and Violence in Schools:
What Teachers Should Know and Do
 KIWANIS CLUB OF CORCORAN
2nd Annual 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
When: Sunday, Oct. 4th 2009
Check-in is between 9 am – 10 am
Shotgun is at 11 am
Where: Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, Ca. (651-1441)
Cost: $100.00 per person (Checks payable to Kiwanis Club of Corcoran. Entry fee includes green fees, golf cart, t-prizes, and dinner) All players must pay in advance (no refunds).
Mulligans: $5 each and limit of one per player
Contacts: Dan Leon 362-1472, Jim Gatto 972-4076, Raul Gomez 287-7542, Marv/Linda Meske 303-9269
CASH Prizes for: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place,
Closest to the hole &
Longest Drive
50/50
Putting Contest
Raffle will be held after the Tournament
SPONSORSHIPS
Hole Sponsor: $100.00
Gold Sponsor: $500.00
Platinum Sponsor: $1,000.00
Click here for the registration form.
 Educating World Citizens for the 21st Century Conference
Committee for Children is excited to tell you about an upcoming event: Educating World Citizens for the 21st Century
When: Thursday and Friday, October 8-9, 2009
Where: Washington, DC
How can our educational system evolve to meet the challenges
of the 21st century?
Join Committee for Children and other proponents of social and emotional learning
in this exploration of integrating SEL into our society.
Don’t miss this two-day education dialogue with the Dalai Lama and leading educators, scientists, and contemplatives.
Registration is still open -- reserve your space right away!
Register now at www.educatingworldcitizens.org
• The Dalai Lama will participate fully in all sessions
• CEU’s, group, and student discounts available
Contact: heather@mindandlife.org or kate@mindandlife.org
 Drug Free is Key T-shirts: Order Form Due 10/13/09
2009 Red Ribbon Week Order Forms are due by Tuesday, October 13, 2009.
T-Shirts: Red 50/50 Cotton/Polyester with this year’s logo
“Drug Free is the Key”
$ 10.00 each Small, Medium, Large
$ 10.50 XX-Large XXX-Large
Please return the order form by mail or interoffice with check or money order to:
Mary Jewell
Kings County Administration
Red Ribbon Committee
450 Kings County Drive Ste 104
Hanford CA 93230
Tel 582-3211 ext 2376
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
KINGS COUNTY RED RIBBON
Click here to download the t-shirt order form.
 Students Speak Out: Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco in Corcoran
Who: Corcoran High School Students
What: TRL Mission Possible Training
When: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Where: Corcoran HS Technology Learning Center
I had the privilege of addressing the afterschool program and their advisors in September to recruit them to assist with the Tobacco Retailer Licensing effort. What a phenomenal group of young people!
Our statewide partner, California Youth Advocacy Network, will be conducting the training. Tulare County Tobacco Awareness & Education Project is also a partner in this training.
Please support Tobacco Control by attending this training. Our youth can benefit from all positive role models. To RSVP please email: Oralia Vallejo
Click here to download the flyer to this training.
 CHARACTER COUNTS! Week October 18-24, 2009
CHARACTER COUNTS! improves the lives of the
adults who teach it — and the communities that
embrace it. CHARACTER COUNTS! gives kids a
framework for ethical living. Simply put, we help
kids make better choices to make everyone’s
life better.
CHARACTER COUNTS! is two things: an
educational framework for teaching universal
values and a national coalition of organizations
that support each other. The result is a culture
change in your school or youth-service program.
CHARACTER COUNTS! is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian. It transcends cultural
differences. It isn’t a curriculum, an add-on, an out of-the-box program, or a quick-fix fad. It’s character
education that works with your needs and preexisting
programs. Just have a look inside and see
how easy it is to understand ― and begin.
For more information please click here.
 Lacey Park Clean Up
Girl Scout Troop #561 is looking for high school youth who may need community service hours to volunteer for a park clean up at Lacey Park on Friday, October 16th at 4:00 PM.
Girl Scout Troop #561 will be picking up the trash and cigarette butts, however we were looking for an older youth to actually assist with the counting of the cigarette butts.
Environmental health will be providing the pick up trash equipment and gloves.
For more information contact:
Carmen Gutierrez
Health Educator
Kings County Tobacco Control
(559)584-1401x4504
Mooney Grove Park 100th Birthday Anniversary Park Celebration (1909 - 2009)
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 10am - 2 pm
Where: Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, CA
Learn more about how to get a FREE BOOTH
to promote your business or orgnization at the expo at this open to the public event by contacting Mila Magaña of TC Parks and Recreation at (559) 624-7222.
Please make sure to let staff know you learned about this opportunity from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Real Life Youth Conference
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location:
Kings Community Action Organization Building
1130 N. 11th Ave. Hanford, CA 93230
Cost: $15 per person, parents are Free!
Youth Conference Topics
*Going Beyond the Box
*Smart Relationships
*Smart Nutrition
*How to Budget for What You Want
*Financing College
*Buying Smart
For More Information Call:
559-761-4690 or 559-583-6139
 Health & Wellness Summit 2009
When: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 1 pm - 6 pm
Location: Santa Rosa Rancheria Community Center
16085 Jersey Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93245
Cost: FREE!
The community has come together to provide workshop that may have a positive impact on the entire family.
Food demonstrations
Informational Booths
Earn Incentives
Blood Pressure Checks
Cultural Dancing
Bounce House for the Kids
Coommunity Dinner Provided
For more information contact: Owens Valley Career Development Center Site Project Coordinator, Samantha Brown, (559) 925-2145 or sbrown@ovcdc.com
November Events
 Project Homeless Connect: Wish List
The Continuum of Care on Homelessness will conduct their second annual Project Homeless Connect.
The event will take place on November 5, 2009.
Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop enter to deliver housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness in our community.
The convenient one-stop model includes health, behavioral health, quality of life services, government
benefits, dental, vision, job training, transportation, food, housing, legal, veteran services, and more.
Drop Off
Items may be dropped off beginning August 1st at Kings United Way, 11050 13th Ave Hanford. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.
For more information contact:
Kings/Tulare Continuum of Care
c/o Kings United Way
Post Office Box 878
Armona, California 93202
(559) 584-1536
Local Announcements
 Congratulations Oralia Vallejo: Latina of the Year by the National Peace Officers Association!
One of our Coalition members, Oralia Vallejo, just won an award for Latina woman of the year!
An article about Oralia can be found in the Lifestyle section of the Hanford Sentinel, "Recognizing community involvement."
She was awarded Latina of the Year by the Kings County chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association.
 Fresno Pacific's 2-Day Training: Why Try Program
Fresno Pacific University is offering a two-day training called: "WhyTry Program" on Monday, October 5, 2009 and Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 8:30 - 3:30. To register visit the WhyTry Program website. (www.whytry.org)
The WhyTry Program is a simple, hands-on curriculum which helps youth overcome their challenges and improve outcomes in the areas of truancy, behavior, and academics.
WhyTry teaches critical social and emotional principles to youth (K-12) using a series of ten pictures (visual analogies) which each teach a principal, such as resisting peer-pressure, or that decisions have consequences. The visual components are then reinforced by music and physical activities. The major learning styles—visual, auditory, and body-kinesthetic—are all addressed.
The WhyTry Program is now in use in over 5,000 schools, mental health facilities, and correctional facilities in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. It has now been demonstrated in a variety of research settings to reduce truancy, improve academic success, and increase graduation rates.
WhyTry in Schools
WhyTry in High Schools
WhyTry in Middle and Junior High Schools
WhyTry in Elementary Schools
WhyTry in Corrections
WhyTry is used in both youth and adult corrections throughout the United States. WhyTry is used in correctional education as a curriculum to provide life skills and transition support. It is also used in inmate-run groups because of its ease of facilitation and its impact.
WhyTry has been used in probation as a tool officers can use reinforce the social and emotional skills that allow offenders to succeed outside of the institution.
Attention! School Administrators, Teachers and School Psychologists: Kings County Behavioral Health Administration Needs You!
Kings County Behavioral Health is calling on your participation during the development of the county Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) plan.
You are a vital member of the stakeholder process. With your assistance and guidance we can create an effective PEI plan. Your work and interaction with children and youth can support the Mental Health Services Act in establishing intervention services that meet the needs of Kings County students.
If you are interested in participating in this process or would like more information on the Mental Health Services Act and the Prevention and Early Intervention Plan, please contact
Peter Muñoz, Prevention Coordinator, at
(559) 582-3211 ext. 2441
 Do you have a family member who suffers from a mental illness? You are not alone.
Come and join us at the Family Support Group Meeting -
NAMI
First and Third Tuesday of Every Month
Reception 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kings County Behavioral Health
450 Kings County Dr., Suite 104
Hanford, CA
Providing support to families and others coping with mental health issues - from schizophrenia, bi-polar to depression.
For more information call 559-582-3211 Ext. 2333
On Going Announcements, Events & Resources
Nationwide Public Health Alert
Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug
SAMHSA is alerting medical professionals, substance abuse treatment centers, and other public health authorities about the risk that substantial levels of cocaine may be adulterated with levamisole—a veterinary anti-parasitic drug.
There have been approximately 20 confirmed or probable cases of agranulocytosis (a serious, sometimes fatal blood disorder), including two deaths, associated with cocaine adulterated with levamisole. The number of reported cases is expected to increase as information about cocaine adulterated with levamisole is disseminated. Read more
 H1N1 / Swine Flu Information
1. Download H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith Based Organizations.
2. Quick Facts about seasonal flu and Pandemic H1N1, Spanish version coming soon!
3. Vaccine information about seasonal flu and Pandemic H1N1, Spanish version coming soon!
4. Second edition of the Pandemic H1N1 Update, English.
Please disseminate widely.
 Ban on candy flavored cigarettes takes effect
As of today, tobacco companies will no longer be able to produce candy and fruit flavored cigarettes!
While several provisions of the law authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products have already taken effect, this is one of the most significant. Thanks to the effort of thousands of advocates like you, Congress passed this legislation, the president signed it into law and kids are now protected from the lure of products like Camel’s Twista Lime, Kauai Kolada, Margarita Mixer, Warm Winter Toffee and Winter Mocha Mint to name just a few.
Of course, there will be a lot of news coverage on this and Big Tobacco will be operating at full speed to get their talking points in every newspaper in the country. So, how about we give them a run for their money?
TAKE ACTION: Write a brief letter to the editor of your local newspaper. We will provide you talking points and deliver the letter electronically for you. This is a great day for America’s kids and what better way to celebrate than by spreading the word with a letter to the editor today.
Brian Hutchinson
Director, Grassroots for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
202.296.5469
1400 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1200 • Washington, D.C. 20005
 Landmark Investment in Prevention: HHS Announces Stimulus Prevention and Wellness Fund
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s (ARRA) Prevention and Wellness Fund. The initiative, entitled Communities Putting Prevention to Work, will create healthier communities across the nation through innovative and proven approaches that address physical activity, nutrition, obesity, and tobacco use.
The dedication of these funds represents a “historic and long overdue investment in communities that will achieve long-term, lasting improvements in physical activity, nutrition, weight, and tobacco cessation” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; it is also the culmination of a national movement for prevention that many of you a played a part in. We commend every one who worked to advocate that prevention belonged in ARRA. As an organization whose mission is directly tied to the advancement of prevention, this is an incredible opportunity and success.
Prevention advocates must now work together to ensure that these dollars have the greatest impact possible. By investing in quality prevention that promotes equitable health and safety outcomes, community engagement, and multi-sector collaboration, and emphasizing broad-scale, sustainable change, funded communities and those of us who support their efforts hold the keys to success.
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Please FORWARD this alert to others interested in primary prevention and encourage them to JOIN THE NETWORK so they too can be informed as new prevention-related resources are released.
UC Berkeley School of Public Health Seeking Input on P.H. Education & Training
The UC Berkeley School of Public Health is conducting a survey to solicit opinions and suggestions on the best format and content for part-time public health education and training.
Please fill out this short 10 minute survey, and forward it to colleagues and coworkers that may be interested in providing input.
Contact María Teresa Hernández, M.P.H., Director of Applied Community Research & Evaluation at (510) 642-4541 if you have any questions, or need any more information about this survey.
3720 Folsom Boulevard, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95816 :: T 916.453-0780 :: F 916.453-0783
E-mail advocate@csrha.org
Congressional Recess Guide: Opportunities to Weigh in on Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
As you are likely aware, the full House, as well as the Senate Appropriations Committee have voted to eliminate the State Grants portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program. Although Congress is currently in recess, there is still time to weigh in with the members of your congressional delegation, as most of them will be spending extended periods of time in their home state and district offices. During this time, it is critical that your members hear from you about the importance of restoring funds to this program.
To that end, CADCA has developed a recess guide, designed to help you maximize your opportunities to weigh in with your congressional delegation; either by setting up appointments to meet directly with your members of Congress, or working with your local government to introduce a resolution in support of restoring funding to the State Grants portion of the SDFSC program, and presenting it to your federal representatives.
Please click here to access the guide: Congressional Recess Guide: Opportunities to Weigh in on Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities.
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