News & Events
Events SALCITAS! OLE! Hot off the press is an authentic collection of 23 salsa recipes from Old Mexico in English and Spanish with notes on the salsa origins and original art by Monica Gesil. The book was produced by Maria Porta-Ward, director of SPI's community center, El Centro de la Familia. Price is $15.00. To purchase a book, call 480-443-3100, extension 225. Quantity discounts by the dozen available for your business, along with a counter display case. All proceeds benefit Scottsdale Prevention Institute. CHEMICAL AWARENESS PROGRAM (CAP) CAP is an educational diversion program designed for teens who have been caught using drugs/alcohol on or off campus. Scottsdale Prevention Institute has provided this service for the Scottsdale School district and community for over 10 years. The information is kept up to date with the latest research available. Teens along with their parents learn about the current drug trends in their school and surroundings. Facilitators: - Robin Stieglitz
- Lindsey Gorzalski
Topics Include: - What is chemical use/abuse?
- Risk factors and effects of using drugs/alcohol
- Dependency and addiction
- Realistic expectations and strategies for dealing with teen use of drugs/alcohol
- Effective parent/teen communication skills
- Prevention and intervention techniques
Participation: - Two, 3-hour group sessions
- Parents and teens will meet together and separately for a program designed to help them move forward.
- Available follow-up support and referrals as needed
- $85.00 per family
To register or for more information: Contact SPI Prevention Specialist,
Robin Stieglitz
480-443-3100 ext. 312 Classes are offered Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at: Paradise Valley Police Department
6433 E. Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 2008 - 2009 Schedule - September 6 & 13, 2008
- October 25 & November 1, 2008
- December 6 & 13, 2008
- January 24 & 31, 2009
- February 21 & 28, 2009
- March 21 & 28, 2009
- April 18 & 25, 2009
- May 9 & 16, 2009
- June 6 & 13, 2009
CALLING ALL PARENTS SPI's Prevention Parent Council is a prevention advocate and communication network for children and families. Requirements: enthusiasm for prevention (a conviction that Prevention Works!), and a pro-active mindset. If you're interested in being a member, contact Ann Collins at
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or Pam Lindgren at
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. The first meeting will be held at the Paradise Bakery, Scottsdale Rd and Gainey Ranch Rd, 1 pm on August 20, 2008. News Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Scottsdaleaz.gov, September 24, 2007, click here for complete story Festival Celebrates Hispanic Heritage, East Valley Tribune, September 28, 2007, click here for complete story Newsletters Fall 2008 SPI Newsletter, Click Here Top stories include: - 3rd Annual Information Breakthrough Breakfast
- New SPI Facilities Needed
- Classroom Prevention Techniques
- El Centro del La Famillia is "Service to Science" Recipient
- And, more stories from SPI
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