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May 25, 2011
TRANSMITTING CRIMINAL BEHAVIOURS THROUGH THE FAMILY
It's long been known that children whose parents are involved in criminal activity are more likely themselves to engage in criminal behaviour. This study from Tasmania looks at the issue in detail, focusing on the how the transfer of criminal behaviour occurs. The study compares the impact of having either one or both parents engaged in criminal activity, and it attempts to understand gender differences: both amongst the parents and amongst the children. This study found that a father's criminal activity was a more powerful predictor of future criminal behaviour than a mother's criminal activity; however the effect varied between male and female children.
Posted in: Research
May 25, 2011
CREATE FOUNDATION: GRANTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXITING CARE
The Create Foundation is the peak body representing young people in state care. They have recently announced a new round of grants for young people aged between 15 - 25, who have experienced statutory care. These grants can be between $300 and $3000 and can be used for things like accommodation, education expenses or driving lessons. If you work with young people who might be eligible, download the application form and start the ball rolling. Applications close June 30th.
Posted in: Treatment Tools, Resources for Young People
May 25, 2011
WHAT WORKS 4 U?
"What works 4 u" is part of a research project run by Orygen Youth Health in Victoria. It aims to get real stories from young people about what helped them deal with their mental health problems. The site aims to bridge the divide between research and practice, by hearing directly from those who receive mental health services. There's plenty of research looking at various therapies and their impacts on specific population groups, however there's not so much information about how these treatments are perceived by the people who receive them. The site contains great insights for workers into how young people feel about various treatment approaches.
Click here to check out What Works 4 u?
Posted in: Research, Resources for Young People
May 25, 2011
NEW EMAIL LIST FOR YOUTH WORKERS
Many of you will be familiar with the YouthGAS email list, which connects thousands of youth workers around Australia. If you haven't heard about YouthGAS sign up - http://www.youthgas.com. And now, a new info sharing network called http://pulse28.com has been developed for people working with the younger age groups: ages 8 - 15 years. The email list is designed for workers to share resources, ask questions and hear about different projects and pieces of work from throughout Australia.
Click here to sign up to http://pulse28.com
Posted in: Treatment Tools
May 25, 2011
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
This week sees a number of significant dates that acknowledge the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Yesterday (Thursday the 26th of May) was National Sorry Day and from today until the 3rd of June is National Reconciliation Week. The theme of this year's week is "Let's Talk Recognition". It's a time to reflect and to consider how the past impacts on the current generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There are events happening throughout Australia to recognise National Reconciliation Week. Check out the website of Reconciliation Australia to find events happening in your local area, or to find out more about the work of Reconciliation Australia.
Posted in: Training & Events
May 19, 2011
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY DISADVANTAGE
The Australian Institute of Family Studies have published a resource sheet looking at the factors that contribute to community disadvantage. This resource includes information on the interplay between individual factors such as unemployment alongside social and environmental factors such as lack of opportunity. Recent advances in measuring and interpreting signs of community disadvantage mean that we are now able to consider different approaches to addressing the problem. Across Australia, 1.7% of postcodes experience seven times the rate of community disadvantage indicators such as low income, limited access to computers / internet, early school leaving, prison admissions and child maltreatment.
Posted in: Research
May 19, 2011
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND ASSAULT OFFENCES
The Australian Institute of Criminology interviewed 170 people charged with violent offences on Friday and Saturday nights in 2010. Unsurprisingly, the researchers identified alcohol as clearly related to assault offences. The median number of standard drinks consumed by people charged with assault was 14, and amongst young males this figure was higher, at 22 standard drinks. Interestingly, only 30% of those charged with assault had consumed their last drink at licensed premises. Around half had been drinking at residential address. A similar study was also conducted where people were charged with disorderly conduct offences.
Click here to read about the alcohol and assault study.
Click here to read about the alcohol and disorderly conduct study.
Posted in: Research
May 19, 2011
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR NEW PLAYERS
The Alcohol and Drug Council of Australia have just published the third edition of "Tips and Tricks for New Players". This handy guide contains everything a new (or not so new) worker in the alcohol and drug field needs to know. It's got the best acronym list around, and includes information on all the various treatment approaches, recommended reading and more. This guide is essential reading and should be in everyone's top drawer. You can order copies free of charge from ADCA (postage fees apply if ordering more than 20 copies).
Email ndsis@adca.org.au to place an order or click here to download an electronic copy.
Posted in: Treatment Tools
May 19, 2011
BENT: AN AOD RESOURCE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER YOUNG PEOPLE
Open Doors and the Hot House teamed up to develop this great new resource about alcohol and other drug use, specifically targeting at young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and / or transgender. The resource was developed by young people and is focused on practical ways to reduce the harm from alcohol and other drug use. If you'd like to order copies of the free resource contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on 1800 177 833
Click here to download an electronic copy.
Posted in: Resources for Young People
May 12, 2011
LIFE MATTERS: ALCOHOL AND SPORT
Life Matters on ABC Radio National recently looked at the issue of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. There's a growing body of research indicating that young people are being targeted by some of this advertising, resulting in increased alcohol consumption in those engaged in regular sporting activities. Alcohol sponsorship contributes approximately $300 million to local community sports clubs, so restrictions could have unintended impacts. In this edition of Life Matters, Sondra Davoren, senior policy advisor to the Alcohol Policy Coalition presents some of the latest research.
Click here to listen or download an MP3 of this edition of Life Matters.
Posted in: Research
