FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: September 2nd, 2009
For more information: Deb Naro — 603-536-9793
FREE PARENT EMPOWERMENT SERIES
CADY (Communities for Alcohol and Drug-free Youth) is sponsoring a free parent empowerment series, “Guiding Good Choices,” that will provide strategies on how to successfully navigate today’s pressure-filled world of parenting “tweens and teens” (children ages 9 to 14). This engaging and interactive series offers positive, common sense strategies for dealing with the everyday issues of parenting today’s youth—friends, internet, and stress management, as well as serious issues such as substance abuse prevention. Parents and caregivers will learn how the “little things” – talking one-on-one, setting boundaries, offering guidance, and modeling positive behavior—make a BIG difference in helping youth to be healthy decision makers and successfully reach their goals.
This interactive and fun series will be facilitated by Karen Gerdts, an engaging and dynamic presenter. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Newfound Memorial Middle School in Bristol. The series runs for four weeks with scheduled dates of October 8, 15, 22, and 29th. The first ten families that pre-register and complete all four sessions will receive a $50 cash bonus. A light meal will be served at each session. The deadline for pre-registration is October 2nd. CADY is able to offer this series at no cost to parents and caregivers through funding provided by the NH Division of Community-Based Services Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services. Space is limited so don’t delay – sign up today! To register, please call the CADY Office at 603-536-9793.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2009
Chief John Clark — Bristol Police Department — 603-744-6320
BRISTOL POLICE WILL HOLD ‘PARTY PATROL’ DETAIL ON HALLOWEEN
The Bristol Police Department will be holding a “party patrol” detail on Halloween night. During the “party patrol” detail, a police officer and cruiser will be dedicated to patrolling the Bristol community to curtail and prevent any underage drinking activity. Chief John Clark of the Bristol police department reports that his department is invested in taking proactive measures to address the problem of underage drinking in the Bristol community. “We have all heard of the horrific crashes and fatalities associated with underage drinking” says Chief Clark. “Our department is dedicated to preventing underage drinking and the many tragedies associated with alcohol abuse.” The Bristol Police Department is committed to support healthy behaviors for area teens, and to discourage high-risk, unhealthy behaviors and perceptions. These strategies include reducing the availability of alcohol to underage drinkers and reducing the opportunities for underage drinking. “The “party patrol” is one step in addressing this problem on a local level,” says Chief Clark.
Alcohol is the number ONE youth drug problem in New Hampshire. There are widespread harms associated with underage drinking. Young people who drink are more likely to engage in or be subject to a broad range of risky behaviors including drinking and driving, criminal activity, sexual assaults, and other violent behavior, just to name a few.
Community members can be a part of the solution to prevent underage alcohol or drug parties. PROJECT MONITOR, a program of CADY (Communities for Alcohol – and Drug-free Youth) is an anonymous voicemail line where community members and parents can call when word of an upcoming party surfaces. Police will then contact the party hosts to ensure that homeowners were aware of the party and that adequate supervision is available to prevent the illegal use of alcohol or other drugs. A call to Project Monitor is a pro-active approach and could prevent a community tragedy.
To access PROJECT MONITOR in the Newfound Area call 603-744-7947 ext. 7. With other questions regarding the upcoming “party patrol” contact the Bristol Police Department at 603-744-6320.
