With a focus on keeping Connecticut kids safe, successful and drug-free for a stronger workforce tomorrow, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership, started in 1989, is a public-private nonprofit dedicated to delivering prevention programs that address emerging and dangerous issues that affect youth.
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Children who are in long-term positive mentoring relationships enjoy a more positive and productive childhood. Our programs are designed to help Connecticut's 190,000 children who could benefit from a mentor.
Find a Mentoring Program Near You.
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Student surveys indicate that underage drinking has dropped 8.9 percent. For us, that's not good enough. And more than 50 percent of Connecticut's youth continue to deal with issues of drug use, family alcoholism, bullying and child abuse. It's time for a change.
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Bullying is one of the most widespread and under reported problems within our schools and communities. We're working to fix that.
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Current Highlight
Is there a cost benefit to implementing an effective bullying prevention program at my school? Read “The Cost Benefit of Bullying Prevention: A First-time Analysis of Savings” by The Highmark Foundation and The Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Windber Research Institute in Pennsylvania to learn more.
Stop the Sting of Bullying. Be The Change at Sting's Back To Bass Tour.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
7:00pm - Reception & Hors d'oeuvres
8:00pm - Concert
Mohegan Sun ArenaThe Connecticut Youth Safety Conference: Coalitions and Law Enforcement Unite
Friday, September 27, 2013
8:30am - 3:30pm
Goodwin College, East Hartford, CTJoin us to learn best practices and share innovative approaches that ensure the physical and emotional well-being of youth. More Info
2013 Northeast Regional Youth Mentoring Conference: "Today’s Vision – Tomorrow’s Reality"
October 17th & 18th
Connecticut Convention Center – Hartford, CTThe 2013 Northeast Regional Mentoring Conference which brings together practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders in the mentoring field together is looking for presenters. Interested in conducting a workshop? More Info
