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Mentoring Children of Prisoners: learn about MENTOR's new voucher program.
 

Youth Leadership Training for adult advisors, May 29.



 



 



 



 



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Connecticut News
May 7: Bill to Ban Open Alcohol Containers Fails to Pass
A bill passed by the Senate to ban open alcohol containers in motor vehicles was overturned in the House of Representatives because of concerns it would spur racial profiling and prohibit tailgating, The Day reported May 7. Connecticut is one of only seven states without a ban. 

National Issues and Trends
 
May 9: Facebook, States Take Steps toward Social Networking Safety
Facebook has agreed with officials nationwide to enact more than 40 safeguards to protect young users from cyberbullies and sexual predators, the Associated Press reported May 9. Measures include participating in a Harvard-based task force on online safety, sending warning messages when a child is in danger of providing personal information to an adult and removing users whose comments suggest bullying or other inappropriate behavior, among others.

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