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Amanda Oakes, Director of Prevention Services 434.799.0456, Ext. 3071 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540 e-mail: aoakes@dpcs.org |
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Youth and Family Programs |
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Jennifer Finney, Prevention Specialist 434.797.3981, Ext. 15 e-mail: jfinney@dpcs.org
This research-based Strengthening Families Program works with the
targeted youth and parents to increase communication, bonding,
family interaction, and understanding. Conducted in small
group sessions and family groups, this 45-hour program is held four
times per year. Sessions are held in both Danville and
Pittsylvania County. Some transportation can be
provided. Family referrals welcome.
No fee.
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| Mediation Center |
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Bob Phillips, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 12 e-mail: bphillips@dpcs.org
The Community Mediation Center provides trained Mediators to assist parties that are having a disagreement to come to a successful resolution of their problem that is agreeable to all. The fee for mediating a dispute is set on a sliding scale based on income. Mediation can benefit conflicts between neighbors, families, divorcing parties, employees, parent and child, or anyone who wants to resolve a conflict without going to court or a lawyer. Fee.
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| Independent Study Parenting Classes |
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Bob Phillips, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 12 e-mail: bphillips@dpcs.org
These video-based classes are developed based on individual needs and are arranged at a time convenient to the parent. A prevention staff member works with each parent individually to review material covered in the video and to answer questions. The program consists of a minimum of 4 sessions. No fee.
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| Kids in Divorce and Separation (K.I.D.S.) |
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Bob Phillips, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 12 e-mail: bphillips@dpcs.org
This program, specifically for parents who are in conflict about custody and visitation issues, deals with the effects this conflict has on the child(ren). Although classes are open to anyone, most parents contesting custody or visitation are court ordered to attend this class. Classes are held in Danville and Gretna. Fee.
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| Anger Management |
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Gary Pritchett, Prevention Specialist 434.79733981, Ext. 14 e-mail: gpritchett@dpcs.org
For middle and high school youth who are identified as beginning to experience problems centered around their anger. Not a treatment program, this eight hour class focuses on attitudes and identification of anger triggers. Fee.
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Self-Sufficiency Project |
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Lashonda Keen, Prevention Specialist 434.797.1623
This partnership with the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides a prevention staff member to assist housing community residents in removing barriers to economic self-sufficiency and independence of welfare assistance. Pathways is a voluntary program that assists residents in setting and pursuing goals and also allows them to build escrow accounts, which they can receive upon completion of the program. No fee.
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Jennifer Finney, Prevention Specialist 434.797.3981, Ext. 15 e-mail: jfinney@dpcs.org
This model violence prevention program for grades 1 to 3 focuses on the competencies of empathy, impulse control, problem solving, and anger management. Sessions are held in school classrooms and other youth settings. No fee.
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Lisa Briggs, Coordinator 434.797.3981, Ext. 18 e-mail: lbriggs@dpcs.org
Based on the Healthy Families of America criteria, this in-home program targets family who has children that are at risk for child abuse and neglect or developmental problems, by providing long-term education and resource management. Families may stay in the program until the child turns five years old. This program is funded by the United Way of Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Social Services. No fee.
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org
This is a resiliency-based early childhood curriculum geared for children ages three to eight years old. Through forty-six interactive lessons, the program develops social, emotional and behavioral skills. Taught in the classroom. No fee.
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org
This
is a nutrition and physical activity program for preschool children.
It provides fun, innovative, interactive learning opportunities on
physical activity and healthy eating. Taught in a classroom setting.
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org
This research-based program utilized by Prevention Specialists in elementary classrooms in Danville is designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. The program has shown a positive increase in knowledge of the harmful effects of tobacco use and a high percent of youth who intend to quit or never begin smoking. No fee.
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org
This is an evidenced-based violence prevention program for youth ages 9 - 11 years old. Too Good for Violence uses role-plays and other engaging activities to teach youth to express criticism calmly, use anger constructively, and identify five different styles of conflict. These 10 lessons, each between 30 and 60 minutes long, are highly engaging. No fee.
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Gary Pritchett, Prevention Specialist
This is an evidence-based substance abuse prevention program designed for implementation with youth ages 14 - 18 in a classroom or community setting. The project includes 12 sessions, each of which is 10-15 minutes in length. Each of the program sessions is highly participatory and interactive. The sessions are interactive. No fee.
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Nancy Lynch, Prevention Specialist
Prevention Services, in partnership with the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County Public Schools and local law enforcement, serve middle school youth through the implementation of the Phoenix Curriculum, an evidence-based gang prevention program and Reducing Gangs in Virginia, Your Friends, Your Choices. Students learn how to recognize high-risk people, places and situations, and techniques to handle risks effectively, demonstrate competence in problem-solving and avoidance and how to engage in a network of safe and supportive people. No fee.
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Marvin Martin, Prevention Specialist
In partnership with the Danville Office for the 22nd District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Services Unit, this program serves youth returning from out of home placement of 30 or more days. The program offers community services, recreational and job readiness opportunities. The program will assist youth in their efforts to re-engage in the community. Small groups build social skills through the following evidence-based programs: Operation New Hope, Aggression Replacement Training, Parenting Wisely and Project Toward No Drug Abuse. No fee.
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Marvin Martin, Prevention Specialist
This research-based substance abuse prevention program addresses the underlying causes of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use. Life Skills provides students with the skills needed to avoid high-risk behaviors. Combining coaching and practice with peer interaction, the program strengthens student abilities in drug resistance skills, personal self-management skills and general social skills.
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Marvin Martin, Prevention Specialist
This multi-model intervention for 13 - 17 year old youth is designed to teach aggressive youth to manage their behavior. The program consists of three components which address the behavioral, emotional and values of aggression. The 30-hour program consists of 10 hours of social skills training, 10 hours of improving anger control and 10 hours of moral reasoning training. Groups consists of 10 or fewer youth. No fee.
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Bob Phillips, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981 Ext. 12 e-mail: bphillips@dpcs.org
Prevention Services in partnership with Workforce Career Center and Danville Public Schools, provide evidence based Prevention Programs to in and out of school students at the Teen GED Program
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Collaborative Programs - Students Taking A Responsible Stand (S.T.A.R.S.) |
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Nancy Lynch, Prevention Specialist 434.797.2116, Ext. 307 e-mail: nlynch@dpcs.org
This is a program, for middle school
students, which is implemented in collaboration and conjunction with
the Family Life program in Pittsylvania County Schools. It is
composed of a speaking panel of high school students who abstain
from substance abuse. Their purpose is to promote substance abuse
prevention among all middle school students. |
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Services |
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Nancy Lynch, Prevention Specialist 434.797.2116, Ext. 307 e-mail: nlynch@dpcs.org
In partnership with Pittsylvania County Community Action, Prevention Services provides programs to youth In-School and Out-of-School, in the TEEN GED program as well as provides College field trips, job skills and resume building workshops to identified individuals in the program. No fee.
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SAFE DATES |
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Nancy Lynch, Prevention Specialist 434.797.2116, Ext. 307 e-mail: nlynch@dpcs.org
This is an evidence-based program that
targets attitudes and behaviors associated with dating abuse and
violence. Each of the 9 sessions is 50 minutes in length. Safe Dates
raises student's awareness of what constitutes a healthy and abusive
dating relationship and helps build skills for developing a healthy
relationship. Targets middle and high school youth. No fee. |
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Bonnie Trammell, Office Manager 434.799.0456, Ext. 3074 e-mail: btrammell@dpcs.org
This day camp serves 30 at-risk or high-risk youth for one week during the summer and offers a variety of programs that emphasize responsibility, team building, decision-making and managing risks.
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Prevention staff serve on many community groups and coalitions,
including Truancy Teams, Virginia Preschool Initiative for
At-Risk-Four-Year-Olds, the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse
Prevention, the Suicide Prevention Coalition, Coalition for Safe
Danville, CHDO Advisory, No-Bell
Prize, Smart Beginnings and Play Safe. Click
HERE to visit the RASAP website.
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Gary Pritchett, Prevention Specialist
In partnership with Danville and
Pittsylvania County Court Service Unit, Danville Public Schools, and
Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Prevention Services is working
with first time offenders and other youth who are eligible for
diversion from the Juvenile Justice System. These youth and parents
may be referred to groups including: Project Toward No Drug Use,
Too Good for Violence and Drugs, Parenting Wisely, Substance
Abuse/Alcohol Awareness, Violence/Gang Prevention and Truancy
Prevention. No fee. |
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| Youth Tobacco Education |
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org Presentation and educational programs
are provided. Tobacco use and prevention materials are distributed
to individuals through health fairs and community events. Numerous
tobacco prevention resources are available on loan for displays and
health fairs. |
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Bernice Gammon, Administrative and Evaluation Assistant 434.799.0456, Ext. 3074 e-mail: bgammon@dpcs.org
Many Prevention programs utilize research based curriculums that have proven to be effective with our target audience. The Prevention and Quality Assurance Division has an Evaluation Specialist who assists with evaluation of all Prevention programs. This process includes pre-testing, interim and post-testing, surveys, tracking behavior over time, and analyzing results. Programs that are shown to be ineffective in accomplishing their objectives are modified or eliminated.
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Katherine Milam, Grant Writer 434.799.0456, Ext. 3135 e-mail: kmilam@dpcs.org
The Grant Writer is responsible for the identification of appropriate funding sources for Agency services and the development of specific grant proposals and applications
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Coalition Participation |
| Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (RASAP) |
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org DPCS serves as the fiscal agent for the Drug Free Communities Grant awarded to the RASAP coalition. DPCS also has a contract to provide an Executive Director to assist with coordination and implementation of the environmental strategies developed by the committees and coalition members. |
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Agency Wellness Program |
| "Wellness Works" |
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Deborah Vaughan, Prevention Program Manager 434.797.3981, Ext. 16 e-mail: dvaughan@dpcs.org Since 1992, DPCS has operated an employee wellness program to encourage healthy lifestyles by employees and their families. Regular incentive programs, health fairs, flu shots, educational material and support groups have been developed by the Wellness Committee that is composed of representatives from each of the Agency's Divisions. |
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