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Volume 1, Number 7 | July 13, 2007 In the NewsLook here each month for the latest news, ideas, and success stories that will help you promote community involvement in protecting children's health and safety. Gene Variant Linked to Adult Alcoholism in Child Sexual Abuse VictimsA new study led by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reveals why some individuals may be more resilient to childhood trauma than others. The monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene is involved in regulating the body's response to stress. According to the study, children with the low-activity variant of the MAOA gene who are sexually abused are more likely to develop alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) later in life. Scientists analyzed DNA samples from a group of American Indian women living in a community in which half of the women reported childhood sexual abuse. Alcoholism and ASPD rates in this community are about six times higher than the average rates among all U.S. women. According to NIH director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., "With this study we see yet again that nature and nurture often work together, not independently, to influence our overall health and well-being." Read the full article at: Because we can all play a role in preventing child sexual abuse...
For more information, or to place an online order, go to: Increase OutreachLook here each month for ideas and inspiration on how to expand your audience and strengthen your outreach efforts. With schools gearing up for kindergarten orientation, now's the perfect time to remind the schools in your community of your role as a resource for materials that encourage parent involvement in children's academic success and social and emotional development. Reading together remains one of the best ways to promote early reading skills and parent-child bonding. Prevent Child Abuse America's read-aloud, interactive storybooks like the title below make it easy for parents to connect with their child -- and lay a strong foundation for academic success! Storybook series helps strengthen the parent-child bond and build early reading skills!Kid-friendly text is perfectly suited to emerging readers!
When his little sister ruins his favorite book, Melvin has a meltdown that results in the destruction of his mother's flowerpot. Fortunately, Mom is prepared (after giving herself a brief time-out!) to sit down with Melvin and help him understand his feelings, how to read his body's signals when anger is building, and how he can calm himself and express his feelings in positive ways the next time he gets angry. The story closes with Melvin and his mom laughing together after sweeping up the mess he made. For more information, or to place an online order, go to: New Product SpotlightEach month, we focus on products that will help you promote positive parenting skills throughout your community. A comprehensive, accessible -- and enjoyable -- parenting handbook!
Support, advice, and information, plus interactive skill-building exercises, help parents of preschoolers provide the loving care that helps ensure children's safety and healthy development. Topics covered include parent-child communication and spending time with one's child; realistic expectations for each developmental stage; providing a safe, healthy home environment; building children's self-esteem; and using positive, age-appropriate discipline practices. For more information, or to place an online order, go to: Grant GuideDiscover new grant opportunities that will help support your organization's good works. Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation -- Shelter Grant ProgramApplication Deadline: August 31, 2007 Description: The goal of the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence. As part of this effort, the foundation wishes to donate funds to worthwhile organizations that aid the victims of domestic violence. Funding Amount: In fall 2006, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation awarded $20,000 grants to over 150 women's shelters across the United States. Contact Information: FAQsIn each issue, we provide answers to your frequently asked questions! Q: I work in a federal agency and was wondering if you offer GSA contract pricing for Prevent Child Abuse America publications. A: GSA contract pricing is offered on most Prevent Child Abuse America publications. Details can be found at the following link on our Web site: Q: I am interested in several Prevent Child Abuse America publications but would like to review them prior to purchase. Can I do that? A: Yes, we offer samples of our publications for review at no charge. One sample each of up to 4 titles can be requested by phone at 1-800-835-2671 or at: Ordering InformationYou can order any of the items presented in this e-newsletter online, through the links above, or you can call 1-800-835-2671, fax 1-800-499-6464, or reply to this e-mail (please include your name, title, business name and address, and phone number). (When calling, faxing, or e-mailing, please use key code B008G to help us track your order.)
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