Fireworks, Road Trips, Sunshine, Family, Outdoor BBQ's!
Happy Independence Day America !
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As we all take some time to celebrate July 4 and our Nation's Independence NOYS would like to remind all youth to celebrate safely! July 3 and 4 are some of the deadliest days on the road. Be sure to protect yourself by wearing your seat belt, observing traffic speed limits, avoid driving distractions and drowsy driving - and speaking up for your safety! Check out the U R the Spokesperson PSA and share |
with others! http://www.urthespokesperson.com/?page_id=55
This is also a holiday that youth CAN celebrate without participating in underage drinking. Use the NOYS Make Your Parties Rock materials and plan a fun substance free party that will rock! Know the warning signs of alcohol poisoning and be prepared to be the one to seek help for a friend if he or she appears to need it. In the end – NEVER get in a car with a drunk/drinking driver! You can protect yourself and your peers! http://noys.org/Parties%20Rock%20Web/RockParty.html
And what is July 4 without an amazing fireworks display to celebrate? But did you know more than 10,000 people will likely be injured in fireworks related incidents this summer? In 2005, nearly half the people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15. The risk of fireworks injury was nearly three times as high for children ages 10-14 as for the general population. Let the pro's handle the fireworks and just sit back and enjoy! This story on youtube shows how devastating fireworks in the wrong hands can be for a family http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Pfil_2a3I |
Marketing of Alcohol to Youth |
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Periodically shifts in alcohol policy occur that merit attention, celebration and replication. Certainly, .08 was one such shift and others include policy changes such as increased or enhanced enforcement strategies related to drunk driving, mandated server training and the big one - minimum drinking age of 21. We are beginning to see another positive shift that could change the way alcohol manufacturers market their products. . <More> |
| Senior Beach Week Safety Tips |
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As the school year comes to an end across the United States , many teenagers will attend high school proms, celebrate high school or college graduations, and take trips to local beaches for senior week. |
The combination of an abundance of alcohol with young people celebrating the end of a school year, or even the end of high school, can lead to many problems. While many of these seniors and other teenagers expect to have rules-free, fun-filled celebrations with their friends, they may very well engage in risky behaviors, such as: |
- Underage drinking
- Drug use
- Promiscuity and unprotected sex
- Impaired driving
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Besides the risky behaviors listed above, teenagers may encounter other problems that are sometimes beyond their control. For instance, without adult guidance, teenagers may be at an increased risk for becoming victims of crimes such as theft, violence, injury, and rape. <More> |
Sun Safety |
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Almost 10 percent of females ages 14-17 told a national health survey that they use tanning devices such as sunlamps and tanning beds, even though the World Health Organization has warned against the use of such devices by persons under 18 because of the risk of skin cancer. |
The National Health Interview Survey found girls seven times more likely than boys in the same age group to use artificial tanning, but in both groups, usage increased with age, peaking at age 17. In announcing the survey findings today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention repeated an earlier recommendation that schools should advise students of the dangers of artificial tanning devices as part of programs to prevent skin cancer.
The results of the National Health Interview Study are available at
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis.htm .
Guidelines for school programs to prevent skin cancer are available at http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2005/np07/en/index.html . |
Tips for safer field trips during day camps and summer schools |
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Global Road Safety Week begins April 23, 2007!
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NOYS Youth at the State Department |
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Three NOYS youth are in Geneva April 23-24, 2007participating in the World Youth Assembly for Road Safety. These youth, Kyle Ali from The BACCHUS Network, Jessica Billings from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), and Daniel Vocelle also from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). They will work with their global peers to exchange information and experiences of good road safety practices and prepare and issue a declaration on the topic.
Please visit http://signforsafety.org/Youth%20Ambassadors.html
to follow a blog the youth are creating about this experience.
In response to the shootings at Virginia Tech University |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has posted a list of resources for parents, teachers, students, schools and pediatricians. The resources address how to cope in the aftermath of this tragedy, as well as topics such as violence prevention, school safety, and suicide prevention. |
| This resources list is intended to be both comprehensive and concise. As new information emerges, the AAP will add resources to the site as appropriate. |
After every school shooting, we are asked about how schools should assess students who may be a threat.
For a brief info resource on ASSESSING WHETHER A STUDENT MIGHT COMMIT A VIOLENT ACT - see http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/shootings.pdf
As aids in moving forward, those concerned about crisis response, safety of others, and resources for connecting with at risk students may find some of these Online Clearinghouse Quick Finds useful. >Crisis
Youth coping with grief and tragedy: |
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When a tragedy involving a young person occurs in a local community, people are devastated. They want to know why it had to happen and what they can do to prevent it from happening again. The events that |
| occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 not only impacted the youth at this college and their families but youth across our nation and world have felt grief and fear that something so terrible could happen at a place that should be so safe. With this and all tragedies there may be an immediate surge of media attention involving the incident and new interest in the questions it raises. However, before anything is done, the grief and healing need to be addressed. <MORE> |
States Seeking to Ban Text Messaging
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According to a study from the DeGroote School of Business in Ontario, more than 1 trillion text messages worldwide were sent last year. Unfortunately, many were sent from behind the wheel of an automobile. With distracted driving to blame for a vast majority of crashes and near-crashes, several states are now |
| introducing legislation to ban text messaging while driving. Arizona, Connecticut, and Washington have all initiated bills to prevent drivers from sending text messages from behind the wheel, making them the three latest states seeking to limit technological distractions in vehicles. Other states have passed bills outlawing the use of hand-held cell phones, the use of any cell phones for inexperienced drivers, and TV screens that are visible from the driver's seat. Read the full article here |
Agency kicks off teen safety campaign |
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The campaign is part of a multiyear project from OSHA that attempts to increase awareness of workplace hazards among teens and their parents. The campaign generally focuses on industries in which teens are likely to work for summer jobs. Last year’s campaign focused on landscaping. |
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