2007-08 NEWS RELEASES

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

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