Engaging Youth and Creating Community Partnerships Through Community YouthMapping"
On February 7, SAPCA members presented Engaging Youth and Creating Community Partnerships Through Community YouthMapping to 120 youth and adults at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum at National Harbor. Presenters included SAPCA’s Chair, Allen Lomax; SAPCA’s Coordinator, Noraine Buttar; and SAPCA Board Member and T.C. Williams student, Derek Bibbs. SAPCA Vice-Chair, Shelly Morgan and T.C Williams students, Tae’Von Bibbs and Alonzo Nichols also attended the forum. Click here to watch the video embedded in the presentation.
Celebrating a Successful 2011!
We had a banner 2011 and wanted to share our successes with you and THANK you for all your support. This work is only made possible by partners across the community working together towards a healthier Alexandria.
SAPCA Chair, Allen Lomax is One of Alexandria's Living Legends of 2012
The Living Legends of Alexandria project is designed to identify, honor and chronicle those individuals whose vision and dedication have made a tangible difference to the quality of life in Alexandria. Allen has been an active volunteer and leader advocating for policies and community change to promote the well-being, growth, and development of youth in Alexandria for over 21 years. He currently chairs the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria in addition to SAPCA.
Check Out the New Smokefree Teen Site
There is a great new resource to support teens to quit smoking. The developers of the SmokeFree.gov site and the women-specific sub-site at http://women.smokefree.gov have now developed a youth-specific site: http://teen.smokefree.gov.
SAPCA Awarded Certificate for Work on Underage Drinking Laws
The Arlington Ready Coalition presented SAPCA with a certificate of appreciation, on behalf of the Community Coalitions of Virginia, to recognize SAPCA's achievements toward improving underage drinking laws in the state of Virginia. Based on SAPCA's recommendations, Delegate Charniele Herring sponsored a bill, strengthening the language in the Code of Virginia relating to providing alcohol to minors. The new wording made the "Social Host" law more enforceable in Virginia. It holds adults accountable for willfully contributing to the provision of alcohol to all underage consumers.
SAPCA Vice-Chair Shelly Morgan featured on White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Website
Shelly Morgan offers “A Partner’s Perspective” on the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s strategy site. She explains why and how she became involved in coalition work. Click here to hear Shelly’s story.
Sticker Shock volunteers kick off the campaign with support from Mayor William D. Euille. |
Project Sticker Shock Kicks-Off Successfully - Story on Channel 7 News
On October 22, teams of youth and adults from the City of Alexandria “shocked” purchasers of alcohol by placing bright red warning stickers on multi-packs of beer, wine coolers and other alcohol products in Alexandria stores. The stickers contain warnings about the serious penalties for furnishing alcohol to minors. In Virginia, providing alcohol to a minor is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a punishment of up to $2,500 and up to 12 months in jail, or both. In addition, to these penalties, a person found guilty of this offense shall have his or her license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for a period of not more than one year. Check out Channel 7's coverage!
