Download or read book First Few Weeks on Campus Prevention Update written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention (ED). and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every fall, college and university campuses and communities brace for the onslaught of new and returning students. For first-year students, anecdotal evidence suggests that the first six weeks of enrollment are critical to success. Because many students initiate heavy drinking during these early days of college, the potential exists for excessive alcohol consumption to interfere with successful adaptation to campus life. This excessive drinking contributes to many problems, including vandalism, violence, sexual aggression, and even death. The transition to college is often so difficult to negotiate that about one-third of first-year students fail to enroll for their second year. Colleges and universities have initiated a number of activities during the first few weeks on campus aimed at helping students successfully transition into campus life and at reducing a range of problems related to student drinking, such as holding a number of alcohol-free social events and increasing enforcement to control potentially unruly parties and reduce underage drinking. This paper describes these initiatives.
Download or read book Primary Prevention of Violence written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention (ED). and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence is a serious problem on college campuses. The literature on primary prevention of violence does not call for the adoption of specific programs or policies but rather suggests a paradigm shift in the way practitioners approach violence. Primary prevention means asking the question, "Why is violence happening in the first place?" in order to identify and change the underlying conditions that lead to violence. A number of factors contribute to violent incidents at the peer, institutional, community, and policy levels, in addition to individual factors. According to the WHO, these factors can then be addressed with targeted interventions across these levels simultaneously. Understanding local factors that contribute to violent incidents is critical to inform program development, because the specific factors that lead to violence may differ by type of violence and context. While much of the dialogue about primary violence prevention has occurred in the research on community violence prevention efforts, those who focus on campus violence prevention can benefit from this work. This primary violence prevention concept already has begun to make its way into campus prevention. One example is the American College Health Association's 2008 publication "Shifting the Paradigm: Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence," a toolkit that encourages the adoption of comprehensive primary prevention efforts that employ a combination of strategies to address multiple contributing factors. These factors include knowledge and attitudes that support violence, skills to intervene in violence and its precursors, norms, and policy and enforcement approaches to convey community standards. (Contains 1 resource.).
Download or read book Changing Policies on Campus Prevention Update written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention (ED). and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "High-Risk Drinking in College: What We Know and What We Need To Learn: Final Report of the Panel on Contexts and Consequences" (2002), a report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's (NIAAA) Task Force on College Drinking, points out that "federal, state, and local laws help define college administrators' responsibilities for taking action when students misuse alcohol." Among other requirements, the federal "Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act" and its 1989 amendments require institutions receiving any federal funds to define a policy that prohibits the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of alcohol and other drugs (AOD); adopt disciplinary sanctions for students and employees who violate the school's policy on alcohol and drugs; and ensure that the disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced. The NIAAA Task Force on College Drinking's Panel on Contexts and Consequences recommends that colleges and universities "[r]eview policy and its implementation continually and update and/or expand it as needed" and "[r]eview the scope of disciplinary sanctions associated with policy violations for appropriateness and for consistency of enforcement." According to Penn State "Live," since fall 2010 the university has implemented a number of initiatives to address high-risk drinking using a multipronged approach that includes environmental change, enforcement, alternative activities, intervention, counseling, and outreach. Penn State has adopted stricter consequences to illegal drinking behaviors, such as increased attention to enforcement and serious consequences to students who violate the community's laws and the university's student conduct policies. A list of resources is included.
Download or read book Violence Goes to College written by John Nicoletti and published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2010 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to examine violence on college campuses and prepare campus practitioners to both prevent and respond to violence. Since the first edition was published, major violence has redefined the landscape, most notably the experiences of 9/11 and the tragedy of the Virginia Tech massacre. On the positive side, however, great strides have been made in understanding violence and how to prevent, interrupt, and respond to both internal and external threats; this growth is reflected in this new edition. The book is organized into three major sections. The first section addresses broad campus violence concerns and violence conceptualization; understanding the basics of violence; and identifying the cast of characters: targets, perpetrators, protectors, and bystanders. The second section explores general prevention strategies, including looking for warning signs of impending violent acts, building barriers to discourage potential offenders from acting out, and developing effective safety approaches for law enforcement personnel. The third section looks more in depth at particular forms of campus violence including sexual assault, rioting, hate crimes, hazing, homicide, nonsexual assault, and bombing. Each chapter offers recommendations for prevention and follow-up strategies. Salient case examples and a comprehensive glossary further enhance the text. "Violence Goes to College" offers hope that somewhere between Pollyanna and paranoia, campuses can find a healthy balance between reasonable protection and personal freedom. This new edition continues to be a user-friendly resource providing busy college personnel, students, and parents with directed, well-researched strategies to prepare for the possibility of tragedy before it strikes. It is not only a valuable tool for college administrators, but also a useful research book for journalists, psychologists, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys. Part I of this book, "Leaving "It-Will-Never-Happen-Here": Helping College Communities Acknowledge Violence Potential Without Creating Panic", contains: (1) Seeing Violence as a Virus (John Nicoletti and Sally Spencer-Thomas); (2) Violence 101: Understanding the Basics (John Nicoletti and Sally Spencer-Thomas); (3) Vulnerable to Infection: Risks to College Communities (Sally Spencer-Thomas and John Nicoletti); and (4) Alcohol: a Catalyst for Violence (Sally Spencer-Thomas). Part ii, "Developing Antibodies: General Prevention Strategies for the College Community", contains: (5) Heeding the Signs and Symptoms: What Are the Red Flags for Impending Violence (John Nicoletti and Sally Spencer-Thomas); (6) Building Barriers to Violence Part I: Amassing the Army (Sally Spencer-Thomas and John Nicoletti); (7) Building Barriers to Violence Part ii: Developing Policy and Procedures for Threats and Violence (John Nicoletti and Sally Spencer-Thomas); (8) Building Barriers to Violence Part iii: Environmental Protection and Safety Strategies (John Nicoletti and Christopher Bollinger); (9) Law and Campus Violence (Darby Dickerson); and (10) Preparing for the Violence Aftermath: a Community Affected (Christopher Bollinger and Sally Spencer-Thomas). Part iii, "Strains of Campus Violence", contains: (11) Sexual Assault (Rebecca Flintoft); (12) Suicide (Sally Spencer-Thomas, Rae Sandler, and Jina Jensen); (13) Hate Crimes and Lesser Forms of Hateful Violence (Christopher Bollinger and Kyle Wych); (14) Hazing (Hank Nuwer and Christopher Bollinger); (15) Avenger Violence on College Campuses (John Nicoletti and Heather Morris); (16) Rioting (Sally Spencer-Thomas); (17) Homicide and Non-Sexual Assault (John Nicoletti and Sally Spencer-Thomas); and (18) Arson and Bombing (Sally Spencer-Thomas). Epilogue: The Future of Campus Violence by John Nicoletti is included. An appendix, a glossary, and indexes are also included.
Download or read book Partners in Prevention Update written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prevention at Community Colleges Prevention Update written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention (ED). and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to "Community College Student Alcohol Use: Developing Context-Specific Evidence and Prevention Approaches," community colleges have traditionally had a threefold mission that includes preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges, developmental education, and workforce preparation. The researchers point out that the demographic characteristics of community colleges and their unique organizational context and culture are important factors when it comes to alcohol consumption and the reduction of associated harms. In addition, institutional student health and service capacity is significantly smaller at community colleges than at four-year institutions. Participants in a survey about student substance use, and infrastructure (staff and funding), programs, and collaborations dedicated to substance use prevention of 100 administrators, faculty, and health services staff at 100 community colleges reported a number of alcohol- and other drug-related concerns. Participating community colleges reported implementing a number of programs, although many are not implementing some of the programs popular at traditional four-year colleges, and collaborating with a number of on- and off-campus groups on substance abuse issues and services. According to the researchers, the findings of this survey indicate that administrators are quite concerned about student alcohol and other drug use and are developing programs despite limited staff and funding.
Download or read book Getting Started on Campus written by Helen Stubbs and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book College Drinking and Drug Use written by Helene Raskin White and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students' alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical issue on college campuses. Leading researchers from multiple disciplines examine the prevalence and nature of substance use by students; biological and neuropsychological considerations; psychological and social aspects; prevention; and policy. Exemplary programs are presented -- including brief interventions, comprehensive prevention programs, and recovery support programs -- enhancing the utility of the book for campus-based clinicians and administrators. This title is part of The Duke Series in Child Development and Public Policy, edited by Kenneth A. Dodge and Martha Putallaz.
Download or read book Planning Alternative Campus Events Prevention Update written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention (ED). and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 2002 report, foremost among the recommendations of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Task Force on College Drinking is that "to achieve a change in culture, schools must intervene at three levels: at the individual-student level, at the level of the entire student body, and at the community level. Research conducted to date strongly supports this three-level approach. Within this overarching structure, schools need to tailor programs to address their specific alcohol-related problems." According to "Environmental Policies to Reduce College Drinking: Options and Research Findings," one strategy at the level of the student body to "de-emphasize alcohol and create positive expectations on campus is to create positive environments that students can enjoy without alcohol use. For example, campuses can offer recreational sports later at night and on weekends or, instead of having a campus pub, campuses can establish a coffeehouse." While there is little research on the extent and effectiveness of alcohol-free alternative events on college campuses as a component of a comprehensive prevention approach, anecdotal evidence suggests that this is an increasingly popular approach. According to a 2011 "Wall Street Journal" article, "As more schools offer increasingly creative alternatives to shots and beer pong, they say they see noticeable declines in drinking." Results of a 2010 study of LateNight Penn State Alcohol-Free Programming (LNPS) indicated that "students drank less on days they attended LNPS and on days they stayed in (rather than going to bars/parties, other campus events, or entertainment), both especially among women." Lessons learned from colleges and universities are shared. A list of resources is included.
Download or read book Guide to Clinical Preventive Services written by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A report on recommended clinical preventive services that should be provided to patients in the course of routine clinical care, including screening for vascular, neoplastic and infectious diseases, and metabolic, hematologic, ophthalmologic and ontologic, prenatal, and musculoskeletal disorders. Also, mental disorders and substance abuse, counseling, and immunizations/chemoprophylaxis. Tables.
Download or read book Prevention written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prevention magazine provides smart ways to live well with info and tips from experts on weight loss, fitness, health, nutrition, recipes, anti-aging & diets.
Download or read book Protection of College Athletes written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Special Subcommittee on Education and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Screening and Brief Interventions written by Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed in 1993 at the University of Washington, Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a preventive intervention program to reduce drinking and enhance awareness about alcohol-related issues. BASICS targets college students who are considered at risk because of heavy drinking behaviors. The brief intervention relies primarily on a motivational interview to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and insight into the consequences of drinking. As originally designed, the student meets with a counselor for two 45-minute sessions, usually a week apart. The first session is feedback and the interview style is acceptance-based and nonjudgmental. The goal is to help students examine their drinking objectively and provide them with feedback and healthy recommendations. This paper presents evidence on the effects of BASICS and similar theory-based interventions for college students. A list of resources is included.
Download or read book Congenital and perinatal infections How to prevent sequelaes in neonates and children written by Cinzia Auriti and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-03-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legislative and Executive Calendar written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recurrent First Trimester Pregnancy Loss An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by William H. Kutteh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics in North America will focus on the advances in the evaluation and management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) that have emerged within the last few years. Although spontaneous pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies in reproductive-aged women, RPL occurs in 2% to 5% of the same population. Recent reports on large populations of women with RPL have helped to characterize the incidence and diversity of this heterogeneous disorder, and a definite cause of pregnancy loss can be established on over 50% of all couples after a thorough evaluation. New diagnostic strategies, which include 23-chromosome microarray genetic testing of the products of conception in failed pregnancies, offer the promise of understanding the cause of most pregnancy losses. These recent advances, combined with the contributions from the authors in this issue of Clinics and many others interested in this field, lead to the publication of the long-awaited publication on evaluation and treatment of RPL from the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. A complete evaluation will include investigations into genetic, anatomic, immunologic, endocrinologic, and iatrogenic factors.
Download or read book Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 6 written by King K. Holmes and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 1027 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.
