English
Español Hunterdon Prevention Resources
4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 410
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-3909
HPR2010
Fall Conference 2009
Our fall conference of 2009 was a big success. It was attended by 100 professionals. It was held at the Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes.
Conference Description:
This annual conference is truly a collaborative event as is HPR’s tradition. We welcome our partners in the planning and execution of this conference.
You will notice and perhaps wonder why the conference committee has used the term “playshops” vs. “workshops”. Well, as a prevention agency that utilizes science and/or evidence based practices in all we do, play and humor, as well as incentives and food are integral components. Additionally, there has been a significant shift in human services of moving away from focusing on deficits, to focusing on strength based assets such as resiliency, joy and humor.
The topics chosen have been requested by you through prior evaluations and training needs. All the topics are current to today’s youth, as well as those caring for them. To cite a few, there is much our youth do not understand about the dangers of technology. We believe prevention is all about being “forewarned and forearmed”. Did you know that mental illness was identified as the number one health concern in Hunterdon County in the most recent Partnership for Health survey? Substance abuse and tobacco were also one of the top four health concerns in the county. Then, what about underage drinking-is it really a safe rite of passage as believed by many?
All of this and more will be addressed in this conference in a light-hearted atmosphere of fun, good food, door prizes and more. Try to join us for this important day of information and networking.
Keynote
“The Science of Prevention”
Mr. Steve Liga
Where are we now? How did we get here? And where are we going?
The following questions will be answered through a lively and interactive presentation:
· What is the “real” situation on the ground?
· How did we get to where we are today, and what tools do we have to help us plan for the future?
· Most importantly, what does all of this have to do with the age old question, “Why do kids use drugs?”
Description of Presentations
Technology, Sexting and the Law
Detective Mike Bokach
This workshop will educate participants on the risky behavior, the prevalence and the legal ramifications of “sexting”. Sexting is defined as the act of sending explicit messages or photos electronically, primarily between cell phones. This is a serious and growing problem among our youth.
Underage Drinking, Who’s Responsible?
Ms. Lesley Gabel
This workshop is an interactive session on underage drinking based on Hunterdon County data. We will discuss underage drinking, the “Right of Passage,” reasons why it is not so safe, habits, liabilities, and ramifications. Our extensive research has unveiled a tremendous need in Hunterdon County for help in reducing underage drinking, marijuana and tobacco use.
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Ms. Alicia Stevenson
The effects of mental illness can be devastating on a family and society. It is also recognized that mental illness is often accompanied by substance abuse. Hear from the mother of a child with early-onset mental illness what she learned along her family’s journey.
Bully-Proofing Our Kids
Ms. Karen Widico
Research varies, but we all recognize that many of our youth are bullied in their lifetime and are victims of relentless teasing and bullying. It happens regardless of race, gender, religion, social class, physical appearance, or intelligence levels. Cyber-bullying poses new threats for youth as well. This training will instruct you how to teach our youth not to be victims of bullying. This workshop will also share some of the most up-to-date research and information on bullying prevention, as well as new and alternative theories on managing bullying.
Violence in the Media: Preventing Violence in a Media Driven World
Ms. Jennifer DaCunha and Ms. Melissa Decker
This workshop will discuss the impact of violence in the media on children and adolescents. Attendees will be provided with tips on becoming more active and aware consumers of media and how to talk to children and adolescents about this issue.
