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Because they grew up in a digital age, it would seem like kids today would be so-called digital natives: able to navigate the challenges of cyber living with ease but it’s not quite that simple. Young people are immature and can be impulsive. Caught in a digital paradox of wanting to share their private lives […]
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According to one recent study, an incredible 25% of teenagers say that they have been a victim of repeated bullying on their cell phone, on the Internet or both.[1] When you open that number up to all young people from adolescence to their early 20s, it jumps to an unfortunate 52%.[2] To make matters worse, more than
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Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grant: An Overview Community-based coalitions can benefit greatly from a Drug-Free Community (DFC) Support Program Grant, but eligibility determination and the application process can initially seem daunting. Keep reading for a wealth of DFC Grant information, including how it can help nonprofits, which coalitions are eligible to apply, and how
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Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse: Facts, Myths, and Statistics Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and in the United States, the misuse of prescription opioids was recently declared an epidemic.[1] After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs among Americans aged 14 and older.[2] Prescription drug abuse among teens is an
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Myths & Facts about Teen Substance Abuse and Drug Use According to the most recent data from the annual Monitoring the Future Survey, between 48 percent and 50 percent of adolescents had used an illicit drug by the time they left high school.[1] Pride Surveys 2015–16 national data set also shows that by the 12th
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: An Overview According to data cited by the National Institute of Mental Health, “just over 20 percent (or 1 in 5) children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder.”[1] Similarly, the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Study found that
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National Youth Violence Prevention Week: An Overview Every year, the Centers for Disease Control releases a Youth Violence Facts at a Glance data sheet, and the report disbursed in 2016 presents a myriad of troubling statistics. According to CDC data, “homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24
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What You Should Know About School Bus Bullying: Statistics, Prevention, and More Students need to feel safe on the bus. After all, it’s how they start and end their school day. We’ve talked about bullying in schools before, but what about bullying on school buses? Unfortunately, about ten percent of all reported middle and high
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Federal Grant Data Collection & Reporting Requirements for Coalitions If your nonprofit or coalition is the recipient of a federally funded grant, you will likely be required to collect a variety of data points as part of the award process. This data is then reported to federal agencies charged with its evaluation. Accurate and comprehensive
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Did you know that nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year[1] and that one in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.[2] Teen dating violence is a serious problem affecting adolescents across the nation,
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