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SFTS October 2003 News

NEW RESEARCH

Numerous Issues Contribute to School Violence
A combination of risk factors contribute to violent acts at school, experts say. Depression, mental illness, consistent viewing of violent movies or television, a fascination with violent video games, and teasing or bullying, all put children at risk to commit a violent act. But the final element is easy access to a gun.

NEW RESOURCES

From the Ground Up!
Coalition building and community development are two powerful interventions to create healthy communities. This new Web site, created by the Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development at the University of Kansas, is designed as a Tool Box for effectively building community involvement and development. The Tool Box provides over 6,000 pages of practical skill-building information on over 250 different topics. Topic sections include step-by-step instruction, examples, checklists, and related resources.
For more information, check out ctb.ku.edu

Taking the Bully by the Horns
This self-help book explores different ways children and teenagers are bullied (both mentally and physically), how the bully becomes a bully, how the victim becomes a victim, and what can be done about it.

For more information, check out hometown.aol.com/kthynoll/bully.htm

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

New "Stop Family Violence" Fundraising Stamp
The Stop Family Violence semi-postal stamp is available for purchase starting today to raise awareness and generate money for victims of domestic violence. The price of the stamp will be 45 cents, with proceeds constituting a tax-deductible contribution. Monies from the stamp will be distributed by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to provide services to children from homes where domestic violence occurs. The stamp will be available online in the fall at www.usps.com/shop.

Avery Dennison Corporate Contribution Program Avery Dennison contributes to cultural, educational, civic, and social welfare organizations and programs to enhance the communities in which its employees work and live. This program supports projects that address specific community challenges and needs, are action oriented, and develop opportunities for enrichment of life. There is no specific deadline for application.

For more information, check out www.averydennison.com/corporate.nsf/
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"Safe and Bright Futures for Children"
US Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced a new initiative to help children who witness domestic violence to develop into healthy, well-adjusted adults and prevent the cycle of violence from continuing from one generation to the next. The initiative, called "Safe and Bright Futures for Children," will incorporate evidence-based practices such as treatment for child and adolescent trauma, mentoring and mental health services while also addressing risk and protective factors to negate the cyclical effects of violence.

For more information, check out
www.hhs.gov/news/press/2003pres/20031008.html

TRAINING

10th Annual Family Strengths Training Institute
The Family Strengths Training Institute this year will include current issues and latest research in family-centered services, prevention and intervention strategies, hands-on approaches to identifying and building on strengths, and multicultural services and strategies. This training, sponsored by the California Department of Social Services, will be held in Sacramento on October 27-28, 2003.