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American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove, IL 60007-1098
(847) 228-5005

American Association of Suicidology
Suite 310, 4201 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-2280
www.suicidology.org/

American Federation of Teachers
www.aft.org

American School Counselor Association
www.schoolcounselor.org/

Center for the Prevention of School Violence
20 Enterprise Street, Suite 2
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-7375
Tel: (800)299-6054

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute of Behavioral Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
Campus Box 442
Boulder, CO 80309-0442
(303) 492-8465
www.colorado.edu/cspv

Children's Safety Network
National Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Center
Education Development Center
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02158
Tel: (617) 969-7100
Also: National Center for Maternal and Child Health
(703) 524-7802

Committee for Children
2203 Airport Way S., Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98134-2027
(800) 634-4449
www.cfchildren.org

Comprehensive School Health Resource Center
University of Maine, Orono

Creating and Maintaining a Tobacco-Free School Policy
This resource guide is part of an ongoing initiative by the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine (PTM), a program within the Maine Bureau of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. The intent of the initiative is to introduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for tobacco-free school policy to Maine schools and communities. As indicated in the guide, school administrative units that meet four of the CDC recommendations for tobacco-free school policy cited by PTM will receive free signage packets for all schools in the SAU. The guide also provides the complete CDC Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction, compelling reasons for developing a tobacco-free school environment, steps in advocating for tobacco-free policy, Maine laws regarding tobacco possession by youth, sample tobacco-free policies and additional national resources.
www.tobaccofreemaine.org

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
Mary Lucia, State D.A.R.E. Coordinator,
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Waterville, ME
(207) 877-8020

Educators for Social Responsibility
23 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-1764
www.esrnational.org/

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, (GLSEN)
Downeast Maine chapter
Tel: (207)359-2347,
National GLSEN (212)727-0135

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
121 West 27th St., #804
New York, NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
www.glsen.org/

Maine Character Education Partnership
www.maine.gov/education/cep/homepage.htm

 

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Cyndi Amato, Executive Director,
Tel: (207) 626-0034
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
The MCEDV state office assists in conducting activities that promote family violence intervention and prevention and increase public awareness of the problem. Part of this mission is to encourage representatives of the state, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, schools, and the private sector to become involved in planning strategies for the development of coordinated community response. For more information, contact Tracy Cooley, State Coordinator, at 941-1194.

Maine Injury Prevention Program
Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Health
Division of Community and Family Health
Tel: (207) 287-5362, or toll-free 1-800-698-3624
www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/inj/

Maine Safe Schools Resource Collaborative (MSSRC)
(MSSRC is an initiative consisting of four organizations:)

  • GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network/Southern Maine
  • PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
  • Outright
  • Maine Speakout Project.
    • These four organizations are committed to helping Maine schools become safe places where every family can belong, every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The Collaborative produced the 1999 Maine Safe Schools Resource Guide and offers training and speakers to teachers, administrators, parents, and counselors. Contact the Collaborative at PO Box 15303, Portland, ME 04112-5303, phone 879-0480, email: MSOPoject@aol.com

      Maine State Police Safe Schools Program
      is conducted by members of the Maine State Police as a community service for school administrators, school personnel, and school bus drivers. This initiative, adapted from the New York State Police, provides five one- (1) hour sessions on the issue of school safety. Topics include Awareness, Prevention, Effective Response, Incident Management Planning and Effects of Domestic Violence. Contact your nearest Maine State Police Barracks for more information.

      Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
      Program information from:
      Department of Health and Human Services
      Bureau of Health
      #11 State House Station
      331 Water Street
      Augusta, ME 04333
      Tel: (207) 287-5362
      www.maine.gov/suicide

      National Center for Maternal and Child Health
      (703) 524-7802

      National Education Association
      Safe & Effective Schools - teleconferences - 4 videotapes
      Contact: Information & Resource Center
      Tel: 1-800-499-0027

      National Resource Center for Safe Schools (NRCSS)
      101 SW Main, Suite 500, Portland OR 97204
      Tel: (503)275-0131 or Toll Free: (800)268-2275
      FAX: (503)275-0444

      National School Safety Center
      141 Duesenberg Drive, Suite 11
      Westlake Village, California 91362
      Tel: (805)373-9977
      www.nssc1.org

      Office of Substance Abuse Information & Resource Center
      Tel: 1-800-499-0027 or (207)287-8900
      TTY/TDD (207)287-4475 or 1-800-215-7604

      Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine (PTM)
      The mission of the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine (PTM) is to reduce death and disability from tobacco use among Maine citizens by creating an environment supportive of a tobacco-free life.

      Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine
      Bureau of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
      Key Bank Plaza 4th Floor
      11 State House Station
      Augusta, ME 04330-0011
      Phone: 207-287-4627
      Fax: 207-287-4636
      The Maine Tobacco Helpline: 1-800-207-1230
      www.tobaccofreemaine.org/

      Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
      U.S. Department of Education
      400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., 3E314
      Washington, DC 20202-6123
      Tel: (202)260-3654
      www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/

      Safe and Effective Schools
      (teleconferences - 4 videotapes
      National Education Association
      Contact: Information & Resource Center
      Tel: 1-800-499-0027

      Safety Works
      Maine Department of Labor
      Tel: (207)624-6400

      Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
      U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
      105 Parklawn Building, Fishers Lane
      Rockville, MD 20857
      (301) 443-4795
      www.samhsa.gov/

      Teaching Tolerance Curriculum and Resources
      www.splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-index.html

      EVALUATION RESOURCES:

      Maine Injury Prevention Program
      Tel: (207) 287-5362, or toll-free 1-800-698-3624
      www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/inj/

      Maine Youth Suicide Prevention (2 checklists):

      • crisis intervention
      • suicide prevention

      Tel: (207) 287-5362

      TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

      Civil Rights Team Project
      Department of the Attorney General,
      6 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333,
      Tel: (207) 626-8417

      Excel Program
      University of Southern Maine Law School
      246 Deering Ave.
      Portland, ME
      (207) 780-4159

      Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
      Program information from:
      Department of Health and Human Services
      Bureau of Health
      #11 State House Station
      331 Water Street
      Augusta, ME 04333
      Tel: (207) 287-5362

      Office of Substance Abuse Information Resource Center
      Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, & Substance Abuse Services
      1-800-499-0027

      Peace Studies Program
      University of Maine
      5725 East Annex
      Orono, ME 04469-5725
      (207) 581-2609

      Peer Leader Program
      Holli Nicknair
      People's Regional Opportunities Program
      510 Cumberland Ave.
      Portland, ME 041
      Tel: (207) 874-1140

      Safe Schools
      Sally Lou Patterson
      (207287-6448

      Violence Prevention Training - Maine Injury Prevention Program
      Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health
      #11 State House Station
      331 Water Street
      Augusta, ME 04333
      Tel: (207) 287-5362
      www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/inj/violence.html

      LITERATURE:

      Best Practices in Preventing School Violence
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
      www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/bestpractices.htm