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August Awareness

National Night Out: August 2nd (http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/) Stop on Red Week: August 7th 13th

(http://www.stopredlightrunning.com/)

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month

(www.doseofprevention.org/index.html)

September Awareness

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (www.recoverymonth.gov)

America on the Move Month of Action (www.americaonthemove.org)

Family Day have dinner with your kids: September 26th(www.casafamilyday.org)

August 4th, 2011, Positive Youth Development Training, Greensburg, IN:This event isfrom 11AM to 1PM at the Greensburg Learning Center. Decatur County CAC and the ASAP Centerare sponsoring this training where participants will leave with knowledge of how the AssetFramework can improve their program and impact the youth they serve. Contact Tina Hoeing via e-mail atthoeing@yahoo.comby July 28

thto reserve your spot.

August 9th, 2011, Positive Youth Development Training, Brookville, IN:This event isfrom 9AM to 11AM at the Goldfinch. Stayin Alive - Franklin County LCC and the ASAP Center aresponsoring this training where participants will leave with knowledge of how the Asset Framework

can improve their program and impact the youth they serve. Contact Melinda Brown via e-mail atstayin_alive24@hotmail.comby August 2nd

to reserve your spot.

August 10th 12th, 2011, 13th National EUDL Leadership Conference, SpotlightingCommunity Solutions. Orlando, FL:There are many reasons to attend this nationalconference; a few are excellent content, practical information, networking opportunities, and Energyand Innovation. To obtain additional information or to register go to:http://ojjdp.dgimeetings.com/home.aspx.

Governors Commission for a Drug-Free IndianaRegional Announcements

August 2011

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August 24th, 2011, Governors Commission for a Drug Free Indiana MonthlyCommission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN:This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Government Center South. (Please check the ICJI website for possible change of scheduleor meeting room location)

September 1st, 2011, National Recovery Month Event, Versailles, IN:Ripley County LCCis hosting this event to kick-off National Recovery Month. This event will be occurring at the

Versailles Baptist Church and will be from 7-8PM. The featured speaker will be Angel Schiering whowill share her personal story of addiction and recovery. If you have any questions, please contactthe Ripley County LCC Coordinator, Paula Goodpaster atripleylcc@hotmail.com.

September 26th-30th, 2011, Prevention of Drug Abuse Training offered by theIndiana Association of Prevention Professionals, Middlebury, IN:This training meetsone of the requirements for those seeking certification as a Certified Prevention Professional or oneof the other credentials offered by IAPP. Ethics in Prevention and Cultural Competency are includedin the course. Classes will be taught by staff from Central CAPT. Visit the IAPP home page atwww.preventionprofessionals.orgfor additional information or to register.

September 28th, 2011, Governors Commission for a Drug Free Indiana MonthlyCommission Meeting, Indianapolis, IN:This monthly meeting is held from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Government Center South. (Please check the ICJI website for possible change of scheduleor meeting room location)

October 12th -14th, 2011, OJJDP National Conference, "Children's Justice & Safety: Unite, Build,Lead, National Harbor, MD: This national conference is being held at the Gaylord National Hotel &Convention Center. To find out details or to register for this event go tohttp://www.ojjdp.gov/2011conference.

December 6th & 7th, 2011, Because Kids Count Conference, Indianapolis, IN:Save thedate for this annual conference sponsored by Indiana Youth Institute. For additional information go

towww.iyi.org.

Resources

September is Recovery Month The Recovery Month 2011 toolkit includes printed materials tosupport event organizers in their planning and outreach to local leaders and community audiences. ThisFREE toolkit changes each year based on the Recovery Month theme. This years theme is Join the Voicesfor Recovery: Now, More Than Ever! It addresses how stress and other external circumstances cancontribute to the onset and relapse of substance use disorders and highlights specific groups affected by

these stressors. Lots of great handouts! Check it out:www.recoverymonth.gov.

CASA Family Day, September 27thWhether youre cooking a gourmet meal, ordering food fromyour favorite take-out place or eating on the go, rest assured that what your kids really want duringdinnertime is YOU! Family meals are the perfect time to talk to your kids and to listen to whats on theirmind. The more often kids eat dinner with their families; the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use

drugs. Check it out:http://www.casafamilyday.org/familyday.

For more information, contact:Kim Linkel, Community Consultant, 812/934-2298 orlinkel@hotmail.com Serving Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jefferson, Ripley, Ohio, Switzerland & Union Counties

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