Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases 2012 School Crime and Safety Report

Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases 2012 School Crime and Safety Report The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released “Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2012.” This report, a joint effort by BJS and the National Center for Education Statistics, provides the most current data on crime and safety at school. The report contains 21 indicators of school crime from a variety of sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, and principals. Topics include victimization at school, teacher injury, bullying and cyberbullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, drugs and alcohol, and student perceptions of personal safety at school. Resources: Download the online report.

Watch the Road to Recovery Program on the Millenial Generation and Recovery

Watch the Road to Recovery Program on the Millenial Generation and Recovery

Young adults increasingly are joining the ranks of people in recovery. The needs of young adults (ages 18 to 25), an age group sometimes called "the Millennial Generation," differ from the needs of older and younger generational groups. This show focuses on the particular needs and preferences of young adults as they engage in treatment for mental and substance use disorders and follows their journey of recovery. Effective strategies for preventing young adults from initiating substance use, escalating their substance use, or developing mental disorders will also be explored. Young adults have been raised in an era in which the Internet provides vast quantities of information with rapid access to this information facilitated by mobile technologies. These lifestyle factors—which have strong implications for prevention strategies, treatment approaches, and recovery systems for this age group—will be examined.

http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Multimedia/Road-to-Recovery-Television-Series.aspx#August

CALL FOR AUTHORS!

         The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) is

planning a second edition of the very popular book Group

Work Experts Share Their Favorite Activities: A Guide to Choosing, Planning, Conducting, and Processing, edited by Kerrie Fineran, Amy Nitza, BenjaminHoultberg, Heather Reynolds, and Jackie McCoy. We are currently seeking activities for this publication.

Submissions are due to the Editors by OCTOBER 1, 2013 for potential publication in 2014. Decisions will be returned to authors by December 3, 2013 and any requested revisions will be due by December 23, 2013.  Submissions should include the following:

Ø  Title of the activity

Ø  Identify the Stage of Group Work for which this activity would be most appropriate (Orientation

Phase, Transition Stage, Working Stage, Termination Stage)

Ø  Identify the Type of Group for which the activity would be most appropriate (Task/Work, Psychoeducational, Counseling, Therapy)

Ø  Identify a Rationale for the activity (1 paragraph)

Ø  Goals of the activity (list 1-3 goals)

Ø  Identify the Populations for which this activity would be most appropriate

Ø  List any Materials needed to conduct the activity

Ø  List estimated Time needed to conduct and process the activity

Ø  List step-by-step Directions for conducting the activity

Ø  Identify 3-5 potential Processing Questions for use with the group

Ø  List any Special Considerations/Cautions related to facilitating this activity

Ø  Identify any Adaptations of the group that may be helpful to readers

Ø  References/Credits

Ø  Include an Author Section to contain: Name, Title, Professional Affiliation, contact information (email, phone, mailing address), and brief description of group work experience.

TO SUBMIT AN ACTIVITY:

Ø  Submit activities in an attached Word document by e-mail to:asgwgroupactivitiesbook@yahoo.com. You may also email this address with questions or direct them to Dr. Kerrie Fineran at finerank@ipfw.edu.

Ø  Please save your attached Word file with the first author’s last name and date of submission. Example: Fineran 7.24.13. If you submit more than one activity, please identify this with a number before the last name. Example: 2 Fineran 7.24.13.

Please forward to any lists or interested colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Twitter for Teachers

Twitter for Teachers

"Back to School" with AD/HD"

School Counselor: ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Position:	SCHOOL COUNSELOR	Location:	ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	F/P Time:	Full Time	Calendar: 203
Posted Date:	08/03/2013	Closing Date:	08/07/2013	Start Date:	08/05/2013	Salary: Instructional

Minimum Requirements: (SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 1.00)

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling or Counselor Education, that includes three (3) semester hours in a supervised counseling practicum in an elementary or secondary school, required. Basic computer skills required (e.g., ability to use e-mail). Eligible for Florida Certificate in Guidance and Counseling.

Volunteer: First Year Residential Experience

Dear FGCU Community,

It is that time of year again where we are gearing up for our annual South Village New Student Move-In and are looking for volunteers to assist us! As part of the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) Program, this is our first opportunity to ensure that our students’ transition from home to college is a seamless one. 

This year we have 2 dates where move-in will occur:

a)      Wednesday, August 14th (we will be looking to have volunteers from 8am-Noon)

b)      Thursday, August 15th (staggered check-in from 8am-5pm)

Please note that we will only be taking a limited number of volunteers on Wednesday as Thursday will be our busiest day; we would appreciate as much help as possible for Thursday, August 15th!

This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and/or your organization to over 1,700 incoming first-year students and their families. We will need volunteers to help direct traffic, monitor parking lots and most importantly - assist students and families with unloading vehicles and moving belongings into the buildings. We highly encourage your organization or office to wear your group shirt to show your pride and make a great first impression!

The move-in process is staggered by floor for each building, so students will be arriving throughout the day.  Any assistance you can offer will be greatly appreciated.  Service learning hours are also available for student volunteers.

Please send all responses to Denise Keating, our Volunteer Coordinator at dkeating@fgcu.edu by August 7^th at 3pm.  Please include the name of your department/student group, a contact person (with name/email/cell phone), the number of volunteers you are looking to have (estimates are also welcome), and the day(s) and time(s) that you are available to volunteer. 

Thank you in advance for your help; the University community has always been very supportive during this busy time and we could not be as successful as we are without you!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Johns

Assistant Director of Residence Life, South Village

Office of Housing and Residence Life

Florida Gulf Coast University