Spotlight On:
Milwaukee’s Prevention Community Made
Red Ribbon Week 2019 Truly Special
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Milwaukee’s prevention community got creative when they raised awareness of the importance of substance abuse prevention during Red Ribbon Week 2019 (October 17-31).
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We hope everyone is cheering on the eighth grade students at Story School, who designed a banner with positive messages, then displayed it in a hallway for their fellow students to see. The students participate in The Parenting Network’s offering of the Botvin LifeSkills Training curriculum, thanks to Stay Strong Milwaukee grant funding. Story School’s banner was featured on the national
Red Ribbon Campaign’s Facebook page.
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The wonderful staff at
Pathfinders’ Youth Outreach Drop-In Center organized a signing of the Red Ribbon Campaign pledge to "grow up safe, healthy and drug free." With staff encouragement, we know that the Pathfinders youth will carry on this message in their own lives and lead by example among their peers.
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The youth and staff of
Neu-Life Community Development pledged to live healthy and substance-free lives at their Youth Work Innovation Center, Gwen T. Jackson Elementary School Safe Place, and Brown Street Academy Safe Place. The Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention (MCSAP) coalition provided Neu-Life with MCSAP-branded hats and Red Ribbon-themed pencils, bookmarks, and stickers.
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The
Milwaukee Fire Department got into the spirit by placing magnetic red ribbons on its vehicles, a very public statement of support. MFD has been a critical partner in preventing and responding to the substance abuse crisis Milwaukee currently faces and we are grateful for their continued support.
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The members of the
Substance Abuse Prevention Grantee Collaborative wrote messages in support of prevention when they met for their quarterly meeting. All of the partner agencies deliver prevention programming to youth as part of the Milwaukee Brighter Futures Initiative and Stay Strong Milwaukee. They meet quarterly to network and develop their skills in gatherings organized by PPI’s Contract Monitor Jan Buchler and Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Jeremy Triblett.
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Community Advocates Public Policy Institute’s prevention team organized a pop-up resource fair in its downtown office’s reception area on October 29. The team handed out 36 medication lock boxes, and more than 50 each of Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention (MCSAP) coalition water bottles and Red Ribbon Week bookmarks and pencils, along with brochures and Halloween candy. A number of adults filled out the pledge to do their part to create a drug-free community. Even better, the team was able to have meaningful conversations with visitors, many of whom have a personal connection to someone coping with a substance abuse issue and want to do all that they can to prevent more harm from developing.
"We had such a productive day that we are planning more pop-up resource fairs in Community Advocates’ offices to meet the community where they are and make sure we are responding to their needs," said Kasaundra Brown,
MCSAP Coordinator.
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David Riemer Book Launch & Signing
Wednesday, November 6
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Is the New Deal Era dead? Not at all, argues David Riemer in
Putting Government in Its Place: The Case for a New Deal 3.0. In fact, it’s the perfect time to update it to address our current needs and disparities. Riemer, the founding director of
Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, will launch his book at Boswell Book Co., 2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. RSVPs are encouraged to help us plan for the evening.
Register here.
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Help Set Milwaukee’s Investment Priorities
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The City of Milwaukee is seeking citizen input as part of its five-year HUD Consolidated Plan. Your input can help to guide housing development and home repair programs, address infrastructure needs, services for youth, small business assistance, and workforce supports through 2024. Take the survey at
ConPlanMKE.org and you could win a prize!
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10th Annual Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference:
Reframing the Narrative
April 28 & 29, 2020
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The
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference
is for educators, coalition members, first responders, mental health professionals, health care providers, college students, people with lived experience of suicide, and anyone with an interest in suicide prevention efforts in Wisconsin.
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin looking for breakout sessions. To submit a proposal for a 75- or 90-minute breakout session for the PSW Conference on April 29, please see the
Call for Presentations survey link
to submit your information. The deadline to submit proposals is November 22.
Preconference trainings will be held on April 28, and the conference itself is scheduled for April 29 at the Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells. Registration will open in spring of 2020.
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Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Regional Prevention Conference
March 25 & 26, 2020
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The Alliance for Wisconsin Youth is presenting this intensive two-day training for coalition coordinators with breakout sessions on specific substances, prevention CEUs, and Comedy Sportz. It’ll be held at the Milwaukee Sheraton-Brookfield on March 25 and 26, 2020. Contact Jazzmyne Adams with questions at
jadams@communityadvocates.net.
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"Helping the Good Do Better"
A Conversation about Non-Profit Advocacy with Tom Sheridan
Thursday, November 7
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A social worker by training and one of Washington D.C.'s top lobbyists, Tom's advocacy wins include The Ryan White Care Act, The Americans With Disabilities Act, Bono's One Campaign, and the creation of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation. Tom will share his call-to-action for greater non-profit advocacy as found in his new book,
Helping the Good Do Better: How a White Hat Lobbyist Advocates for Social Change
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Helping the Good Do Better
will be available for purchase courtesy of Boswell Books ($28 per copy).
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Movie Night: A New High
Thursday, November 7
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MC3 Bridge Builders
and
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
are sponsoring this free screening of the documentary
A New High
, which explores how mountain climbing is used to help men and women experiencing homelessness and substance abuse in Seattle find strength and recovery.
A New High
will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, at Martin Luther King Community Center,
1531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee.
Please register at this link
, and you’ll get free popcorn, too!
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MCAPS Public Policy Committee
Monday, November 11
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All are welcome to attend the monthly Policy Committee meeting of the
Milwaukee Child Abuse Prevention Services Coalition
, coordinated by the Public Policy Institute. It will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 11, at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, 225 W. Vine St., Milwaukee.
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30th Annual Children Come First Conference
Monday, November 11 & Tuesday, November 12
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Wisconsin Family Ties'
Children Come First Conference
is for those caring for, working with, or concerned about the well-being of children and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Some scholarship funding will be available for parents/primary caregivers who would otherwise be unable to attend. This year’s theme is "cooperation." The conference will be held November 11 and 12 at Glacier Canyon Lodge at Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
Get details and register here
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Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force 2019 Karen Avery Forum
Tuesday, November 12
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14th Annual Ready.Set.Work! Milwaukee Women's Job Seminar
Thursday, November 14
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ManpowerGroup and
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County are organizing this free, one-day, cutting-edge job seminar for local women who are looking to boost their skills and confidence, find a job or explore new career options. Participants will gain an updated professional resume; polish networking and job interview skills; enhance understanding of how to build your network and sell yourself; create new employer and job connections; build relationships with local professional mentors; enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch; and be eligible for fantastic raffle prizes and giveaways.
Please RSVP at this link by November 8.
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Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training
Tuesday, November 19
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The signs of crisis are all around us. How do you approach youth and adults who are showing signs that they want to die? You need to ask questions, persuade them to have a conversation, and refer them to professionals who can help. After this training, you will be able to reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention techniques. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 19 at Community Advocates Training Center, 6900 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee. This training is sponsored by ReCast MKE through the
City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention
in partnership with
Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
. RSVPs are required for this free community event.
Please RSVP now at this link
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The Brain Architecture Game
Thursday, November 21
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This is a tabletop game experience that builds an understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development. If your organization or community is embarking on a conversation about adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, or other early childhood issues, The Brain Architecture Game can be a valuable resource for creating a common understanding of and a common language about these topics. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on November 21 at the Timbers Building, 700 W. Virginia St., Milwaukee. This free community event requires registration.
Please RSVP at this link
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This training is sponsored by ReCast MKE through the
City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention
in partnership with
Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
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Five Protective Factors Learning Modules
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Why Businesses Should Invest in Prevention
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Research Brief: Transforming Child Welfare Systems
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Probation Referral: A Model for Diversion of Children and Youth with Disabilities from the Juvenile Justice System
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Our Partners & Allies Are Seeking...
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Milwaukee Prevention Journal Readers -- do you have:
- Job openings?
- Upcoming events?
- News to share?
- Suggestions?
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Community Advocates is supported by ReCAST MKE, a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, under Grant No. 5H79SM063524.
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