2007-2008 NEWS RELEASES
Oct. 27, 2008 - The Hartford Business Journal Accolades & More
Sept. 29, 2008 - Legendary Folk Singer Joins The Governor's Prevention Partnership in Turning Connecticut Schools into Bully-Free Zones
June 26, 2008
The Partnership Hires New Marketer to Lead Fund Development and Communications
June 11, 2008
From 'This is Your Brain On Drugs' to 'This is Your Teenager's Brain On Fire'
The Governor's Prevention Partnership, Connecticut Alliance of the Partnership For a Drug-Free America, Announces Release of Innovative Web 2.0 Tool for Parents
On June 11, on the eve of summer vacation, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) is launching, "A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain," a new multimedia tool to help parents make sense of their teenagers and better communicate with them. This interactive, easy-to-understand site, translates recent scientific findings on brain development into tips parents can use to navigate the stormy changes of adolescence.
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May 29, 2008
Gov. Rell to Parents: Put Safety First this Prom and Graduation Season
The Governor's Prevention Partnership Offers Parents 10 Tips for a Safe Celebration
March 24, 2008
Recognized for Groundwork, College Officials Pledge Further Steps to Curb Campus Substance Abuse
National Expert Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Details Need for Action
March 17, 2008
Resurging Inhalant Use Among Tweens Prompts New Help for Parents
Gov. M. Jodi Rell Proclaims March 16-23 Inhalants Awareness Week
March 11, 2008
Don't Break Off the Conversation Before Spring Break Begins
10 Safety Tips for Parents to Share with their College Students
January 29, 2008
Lt. Governor Honors 100 Companies at Mentoring Awards Breakfast
Issues Strong Call for More Businesses to Step Up
January 2, 2008
Governor Rell Proclaims January National Mentoring Month
More Volunteers, Especially Men, Are Needed
December 19, 2007
Governor Rell Urges Parents, Teens to Uphold the Drinking Age for a Healthy, Safe Holiday Weekend
Governor's Prevention Partnership Highlights Latest Research, Offers Tips for Parents
December 3, 2007
The Governor's Prevention Partnership Taps New Director of Statewide Mentoring Initiative
November 26, 2007
The Governor's Prevention Partnership "Partners" with Webster Bank and NBC 30 on Mentoring PSA Campaign
Spots Feature Coach Jim Calhoun
October 24, 2007
Norwich Receives Additional Funding to Expand Mentoring for Children
August 23, 2007
City Gears Up for Most Wanted Campaign
Bridgeport Alliance for Mentoring to Hold Recruitment Drive for Mentors
August 13, 2007
Statewide Mentoring Expert Tapped to Represent Conn. at
African-American Leadership Summit
July 19, 2007
The Governor's Prevention Partnership Names New Leader
June 16, 2007
June 7, 2007
Police Discuss Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws at
Statewide University Conference
May 21, 2007
Partnership Spearheads Effort to Expand Career Mentoring
May 14, 2007
Partnership Aids Waterbury Recruitment Drive for 150 New Mentors