Hampton's Invest in Youth Celebration

Preventing Violence by building strong families
Interactive family sessions....learning made fun!

Healthy Snack Demostrations, Play-it-Forward, Fmly Bidnizz, Family Feud, Music - Media and my child, Storytime & Crafts by Hampton Public Library. Additional activites include: Hampton Sheriff's office child ID, Home Depot Builders Corner, musical performances, theatrical performances on bullying, and many more. For younger guests there will be face painting, and other activities. Free lunch provided for the first 250 guests.
Date: Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Time: 11 - 3
Location: Hampton Teen Center, 300 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666
For more information contact YEF services 727-1300 or email preventviolence311@gmail.com

National Coalition Academy for Virginia

“It is the aim of CCoVA to help Virginia counties and municipalities develop strong and effective coalitions. The Academy is an intensive course designed to get coalitions “off to the right start.” It is the most cost effective approach the Institute has found of helping coalitions achieve results and document contributions to reach population change in rates of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Coalition teams of at least two people will receive three weeks of in-person instruction spread out across a twelve month period. Distance learning (Web-based Reinforcement Trainings) will be provided between onsite sessions. All aspects of coalition work will be thoroughly instructed including community assessment, problem analysis, logic modeling, designing and implementing interventions, strategic and action planning, evaluation, advocacy and policy advocacy, and sustainability.

Registration Begins March 31st!!

Training will be held at: Roslyn Center, Richmond, VA
http://www.ccova.org/

First week: June 18-22, 2012

Week 2: November 5-9, 2012*
Week 3: March 11-15, 2013*

“Keeping Children Safe From Predators.”

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Family Focus and the Newport News Police Department Community Resource Unit will present a seminar on “Keeping Children Safe From Predators.”

Parents and professionals, please join us as we explore ways to help you protect children by teaching them to be smarter and safer. The best way to combat child exploitation and abduction is to prevent it. Help protect your children. Learn what you and your child need to know about staying safe and not becoming a victim.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602

FREE!!

To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Kids in the Kitchen

Join the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. for Kids in the Kitchen on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pembroke Mall located at 4544 Virginia Beach Blvd in Virginia Beach, VA. Kids in the Kitchen is an annual health and fitness fair designed to teach children and families the importance of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.


Experience fun, family-friendly activities

Discover new ways of healthy living

Learn about balanced nutrition

Enjoy special surprise events

FREE giveaways and raffles

Kids in the Kitchen is FREE and open to the public! Families with elementary school-aged children are encouraged to attend.

Preventing Youth Suicide

Youth suicide is a devastating epidemic that destroys young lives, shatters families, and leaves a wake of sadness and confusion for those left behind. Unfortunately, the heartbreak caused by teen suicide gives no sign of letting up. Youth suicide rates have almost tripled. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages, 15 to 24, and the fourth leading cause of death for youngsters between the ages of 10 and 14. By educating others and ourselves, we can make a difference in preventing youth suicide.


Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center 150 Kingsley Lane, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23505

FREE!

123 Magic: A Positive Discipline Technique Program

1-2-3 Magic: a Positive Discipline Technique Program is a nationally recognized video-based program. This four-week program will teach parents how to correct negative behavior in children 2 to 12 years old, while encouraging positive behavior.

• Parents will learn a simple technique to get your children to STOP doing what you don’t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
• Parents will learn several effective methods to get your children to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning their rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.).
• Parents will learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children.
• Parents will learn how to handle misbehavior in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.

Mondays, April 9 through 30, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center — 150 Kingsley Lane, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23505

• FREE! To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org