Thursday, May 31, 2012

OJJDP Webinar To Address Challenges LGBTQI Youth Face in Schools and Communities

On June 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. E.T (12 p.m. MT, 11 p.m. PT)., the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will present the Webinar, “Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges Faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth in Schools and Communities.” Presenters will discuss the importance of changing perceptions, practices, and culture to address the needs of these underserved youth. Future webinars will discuss LGBTQI youth and their families and LGBTQI youth in juvenile justice settings.


Registration is available online. For more information about the Webinar and to register, go to https://ojjdptta.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=ojjdptta.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Intellectual Property for Nonprofits

You've just spent a lot of time and effort to develop a new training or manual that has the potential of creating earnings for your nonprofit.  How do you ensure that other people won't just borrow your work?  Even in a culture of sharing and collaboration, there may be things you want to protect. 

An article by Missionwise, a program of the Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, provides an overview of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.  You can download it from www.missionwise.com.  You have to register to download the document, but you can unsubscribe at any time. 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tuesday Travel Tip - oops, no charger!

Have you ever gotten to your hotel and found that you forgot to pack the charger for your cell phone?  Don't dispair.  People forget to unplug and take them from hotels, too.  In fact, they are among the things guests most often leave behind.  Go to the front desk and ask if you can borrow a charger from their lost and found box.  Chances are, you will find one that fits your phone.   

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Child Sexual Abuse Declines in Georgia - see how they did it

A five-year prevention effort in the state of Georgia is thought to have contributed to a decline in the incidence of child sexual abuse.  You can read more about it at https://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm?event=website.viewArticles&issueid=135&articleid=3510

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Just wanted to share something that will warm your heart (or make you cry - probably both).  The kids and staff on the hemocology floor of Seattle Children's Hospital perform Kelly Clarkson's Stronger:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ihGCj5mfCk8

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Another Great Fundraising Idea

The Davis County CJC in Farmington, UT has a unique fundraiser - the center has a partnership with local law enforcement to sell unclaimed bikes with the money going to the center. This year the center raised $6000 with their 4 hour sale.  Read more about it at http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/04/30/used-law-enforcement-bikes-help-fetch-6k-davis-childrens-justice-center