DFC Information Session RESCHEDULED!

New York City Prevention Resource Center

Due to unforeseen changes, the DFC Information Session has been changed to Thursday, October 10^th at 6PM. The location will take place at the Children's Aid Society, 9th floor boardroom. For those who have already registered from the original training date will have to re-register again.  This will allow attendance accuracy, no walk-ins allowed.

Please be sure to visit the Children's Aid Society---New York City Prevention Resource Center website to register. RSVP here.

If you have any concerns, contact the NYC PRC at 917.286.1541 or email.

We do apologize for the inconvenience and see you on the 10th!

COMMUNITY NETWORKING SEMINAR: UNITED WE STAND

Photo Credit: NYC PRC

The United-We-Stand Campaign empowers local neighborhoods to help prevent underage drinking by engaging in educational, service learning, and media advocacy activities.

This seminar will provide information and materials on how community organizations can partner with community members, local store owners, and teens to stop minors from illegally obtaining alcohol from grocery stores; reduce the over-promotion of alcohol advertising; and spotlight caring and responsible merchants working to keep neighborhoods safe and healthy places to work and live.

Strategies/Tools include: Conducting Alcohol Compliance Checks, Starting a Sticker Shock Project, Recognizing Responsible Business Owners (Unstung Heroes), and Exploring Alcohol Advertising (Neighborhood Ad-count).

Who Should Attend: Individuals, Non-Profit Agencies, Youth Serving Organizations, Civic and Neighborhood Groups interested in identifying youth, adult, and volunteer activities and service projects focused on community safety and well-being.

Registration Deadline: Sign up by Tuesday, October 15th. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Click here to RSVP

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1 in 5 High School Seniors Binge Drinks: Study

 

 

According to a new study published in the September 16^th issue of JAMA Pediatrics, it’s common for American high school seniors to binge on alcohol, and some have as many as 15 or more drinks at a time.
 

Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women, while having 10 or more drinks in a row is defined as extreme binge drinking.

 

FEATURE ARTICLE: CBS News