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Welcome to B-CASA. Find out what's going on in and around Brookline to address the problems associated with teen alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and to support teens in making healthy decisions.
Have a safe and relaxing summer holiday!
Welcome to the class of 2014!!!
Summer is here! Summer is a time of increased experimentation and risk taking. PARENTS, now is a great time to have a conversation with your teen about alcohol and the laws that affect both you and your child. Check out the latest B-CASA Newsletter, Vol. 24which includes up to date information on social host laws. To sign up to receive B-CASA newsletters, go to the BHS PTO website.
For Parents
The Brookline Substance Abuse Prevention Program: Concerned about your child's alcohol, marijuana, or other drug use? Looking for advice on how to respond to your child's "experimentation" in risky behaviors? For confidential information, counseling or intervention Services, contact Hope Schroy and Mary Minott at the Brookline Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
B-PEN, The Brookline Parent Education Network: Want to keep up to date with what the experts are saying, and connect with other Brookline parents, check out B-PEN.org. Blog with other parents about current issues, come to a Parent Network Meeting, or sign up to join the Advisory Committee.
PARENT NETWORK MTNGS-Parent-to-parent discussions on the social issues our teens are encountering, and how parents are handling them. Freshman and Sophomore Parent Network Mtngs will resume in the fall. All mtngs are in the MLK rm at BHS at 7:00pm.
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Brookline Youth Leadership Programs
STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD) Students are leading the way to a safer, healthy community for all youth in Brookline.
SADD Meetings:
Freshman SADD meets Thursdays X-Block at BHS, beginning in October. Informative discussions led by Peer Leaders on the relevent social, emotional and health issues facing teens today.
8th Grade SADD meets monthly on Wednesday nights January through June. SADD meetings are a great way for 8th graders to prepare for the social scene at their new school!!!For more information, please contact the SADD club advisor, Hope Schroy, at 617-713-5149.
Peer Leader Community Education:
BHS Peer Leaders present to middle school health classes on healthy relationships, bullying prevention, and making smart decisions. Presentations include a new marijuana health education program designed specifically for freshman. Students are learning about the real pitfalls from abusing marijuana, and why choosing not to use leads to a more engaged and active high school career. BHS Peer Leaders received rave reviews for their presentation at the June B-CASA Community Forum on Teen Access to Alcohol and Social Host Laws.
Previous B-CASA Newsletters include:
Vol. 1 – Expert Strategies for Talking to Your Teen About Alcohol and Drugs
Vol. 2 – Expert Advice on Kids and Parties
Vol. 3 – Understanding the Laws on Underage Drinking; Peer Essay on Drinking and Driving
Vol. 4 – Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer
Vol. 5 – How to Deal with Unsafe Neighborhood Parties
Vol. 6 – Frank Talk About Teens and Sex
Vol. 7 – Teens Address High-Risk Behaviors
Vol. 8 – Straight Talk about Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse
Vol. 9 – Special Issue on House Parties
Vol. 10 – Frank Talk about Marijuana: Tip Sheet - Why Not Pot?
Vol. 11 – Experts Talk about Risky Business at BHS
Vol. 12– "Choose Respect"-Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Vol. 13 - Keeping Kids Safe over the Holidays
Vol. 14 – Special Issue on Teens and Tobacco
Vol. 15 - Prescription Drug Abuse
Vol. 16 , Risky Business III, How Parents Can Navigate the Adolescent World of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Sex.
Vol. 17 "Laying the Groundwork for a Good Year."
Vol. 18-The inside scoop on marijuana
Vol. 19 Spring 2009, "Connected" Kids: Special Issue on Teens in Cyberspace.
,Vol. 20 Fall 2009 Teens and Tobacco in Brookline.
Vol. 21, Healthy Relationships or
B-CASA Newsletter, Middle School Edition, Winter 2010"Healthy Relationships".
Vol. 22,Parent Resource Network Newsletter - Alcohol Awareness Month
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