WI Safe & Healthy Schools Newsletter

Thank You! Building the Heart Conference Recap, New WI AODA Report, Trauma Trainings

December 2016 Updates

This month's newsletter is also available: www.wishschools.org/resources/newsletters.cfm

So Thankful for You!

We are so thankful for you and everything you do to make schools better places for students, staff, and parents.

~The WISH Center Team~

Tracy Herlitzke

Christine Kleiman

Jackie Schoening

Lynn Verage

Carol Zabel


	WISH Center Team

Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Recap

Thanks to everyone who took time to attend the 2016 Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference December 7-9. Here are some highlights:

Sara Daniel and Pam Black provided resources for schools to use to become trauma-sensitive.
A number of workshops with tools for nurturing self care and building emotional resiliency in staff. See handouts.
DPI is developing videos to demonstrate how restorative practices circles can be used for community building, problem solving, and for teaching academic content. Definitely more to come in a future newsletter when they are completed.
A sincere thank you to the 46 presenters who shared their hard work and passion for reducing barriers to learning.
Next year's conference will be held December 7-8, 2017, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.

Handouts that were shared by presenters are available: http://www.wishschools.org/resources/BHSS.cfm

Just in Time Trauma Trainings Offered around the State

In partnership with the DPI, the WISH Center is sponsoring a number of Just in Time Trauma Trainings around the state. Dr. Donna Rifken, from Community Care Resources & Programs will facilitate the day. You will be introduced to research and interventions showing how frequent bursts of targeted physical activity, mindfulness, and gratitude practices can build resilience in learning brains. See the flyer for more information.

Just In Time: Strategies to Support Resiliency and Address Trauma Among Youth

New WI Epi Report on AODA Available


Link to the Full Report

The Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2016, is a compilation of data from various sources. The indicators cover substance abuse, misuse, and abuse as well as the resulting consequences. County-level data tables are included when available to assist in developing local needs assessments.

Summary:

Alcohol Use Remains High
Consequences of Alcohol Consumption Outpace National Rates
Patterns of Other Drug Use Follow National Trends
Deaths Due to Improper Drug Use Increase
Positive Trends Emerging

Five Areas of Focus

Based on the data presented in this report, DHS and its community partners are committed to addressing the following substance use issues that impact the health and safety of all state residents.

Underage drinking (ages 12-20)
Adult binge drinking (ages 18-34)
Drinking among pregnant women
Drinking and driving (especially among people ages 16-34)
Opioid use for non-medical purposes

WISH Center Workshops

Please visit our website calendar often for updates and to register for events: www.wishschools.org .

Prefer a Calendar View--See our Training Calender

PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning (Open to all school and community partners)