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Understanding the Epidemic of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in New York’s Young People


Wednesday, February 10, 2010
(Webinar)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy will hold a webinar on Understanding the Epidemic of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in New York’s Young People on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The NYS Department of Health is very concerned about the rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases among young people. DOH will present the disturbing statistics, the health realities, the social context and some prevention messages. RSVP to Jenn O'Connor at: joconnor@scaany.org. Webinar log-in instructions to follow.

Friday, February 12, 2010
(Brown Bag Seminar)
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm (bring your own lunch)
SCAA office @ 150 State St., 4th FL, Albany, NY

This one hour program by DOH staff will present the disturbing statistics, the health realities, the social context and some prevention messages.

RSVP to Grazyna at:
gszymanowski@scaany.org

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Risking Their Future: Understanding the Health Behaviors of Foster Care Youth December 2009

Risking Their Future looks at the reproductive health behaviors of adolescents and young adults in the foster care system. Youth in foster care face major challenges at the time they become sexually active. This report grew out of two previous publications from SCAA: the 2006 document Growing Up in New York: Charting the Next Generation of Workers, Citizens and Leaders, and the 2008 report, Teenage Births: Outcomes for Young Parents and Their Children.


Getting Serious About the GED: How New York Can Build a Bridge from High School Dropout to Postsecondary Success November 2009

This SCAA report answers the following questions: Why are GED pass rates in New York State so poor? Why do GED holders fail to achieve postsecondary success—primarily by not enrolling and succeeding in college? Then, it recommends strategies for increasing both pass rates and successful transition to higher education and training, with the belief that the educational funnel can be widened significantly.


The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study Summer 2009

A research briefing on the The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study - the first large-scale study to empirically demonstrate that various types of trauma and household dysfunction in childhood significantly increase the risk for physical and mental disease in adulthood. This study shows that early detection of childhood maltreatment offers an excellent opportunity for preventing physical illness in adulthood.


Back on Track: Re-Connecting New York's Disconnected Youth to Education and Employment June 2009

Back on Track Executive Summary

Back on Track provides an in-depth portrait of disconnected youth at the state level, and makes the case that the needs of disconnected youth - and those at risk of disconnection - should be a vital priority in New York State. Existing programs that work and opportunities for new initiatives are also outlined in the report.

Download the PowerPoint presentation from the Back on Track policy forum





                              

                                         

What's New?  


SCAA Job Announcement


Karen Schimke, SCAA President and CEO since 1996, is retiring in June 2010. SCAA is seeking a President/CEO, who will provide leadership for SCAA’s second century of advocating for social and economic justice for children, the poor, the chronically ill and disabled. The Albany-based position requires a person capable of positioning SCAA at the forefront of policy analysis and advocacy in NYS, developing and implementing a strategic plan to advance SCAA’s mission and objectives, and promoting SCAA’s financial stability and growth. Experience in non-profit management or state government and a recognized ability in public speaking are strongly preferred. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

A complete job description is here. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume electronically to: mhummel@manatt.com in an e-mail entitled “SCAA Search”.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2010. SCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Save youths from prison horror

A January 31, 2010 Times Union Op-Ed by Karen Schimke, SCAA President and CEO, comments on recommendations from a recent report by the Governor's Task Force on Transforming Juvenile Justice. See Op-Ed.


Higher Education Testimony

January 27, 2010 testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2010-11 Executive Budget Higher Education Hearing, presented by Karen Schimke, SCAA President & CEO is here.


New York Health Access Site Launched

The Empire Justice Center, The Legal Aid Society, and Selfhelp Community Services have announced the launching of a new website called New York Health Access designed for New York State health advocates, caregivers, and consumers. The website provides articles, guides and training materials on access to health care services and health insurance programs for low-income New Yorkers.


SCAA Releases Getting Serious About the GED. Report Focuses Attention on the Problems with New York State’s GED Testing System.

Getting Serious About the GED: How New York Can Build a Bridge from High School Dropout to Postsecondary Success examines New York State’s “educational funnel”—a large population of potential GED test-takers that narrows significantly at each stage, eventually funneling out all but the most dedicated—or luckiest—students. It recommends strategies for increasing both pass rates and successful transition to higher education and training, with the belief that the educational funnel can be widened significantly. See the January 11th press release. All other press coverage is here.



Critical Medicaid Services For Vulnerable New Yorkers In Jeopardy. Cuts to So-called Optional Medicaid Services are Not Optional at All.


Advocates from across the state called upon state elected officials not to pass
devastating cuts in the safety-net that will jeopardize New York’s health and safety. See the November 18th press release here.


N.Y. can't compromise children's futures

A November 16, 2009 Times Union Op-Ed by Karen Schimke, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Anlysis and Advocacy is here.

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