Friday, March 31, 2023
1. Youth Suicide Prevention Resources
2023 Notification of Youth Suicide Prevention Resources Memo
2. AAA Promise
AAA is offering a seasonal campaign that was just re-opened for 2023: AAAPROMise. AAAPROMise aims to protect motorists from the dangerous consequences of impaired and distracted driving. Schools can order a kit to help keep teens and others safe on the roadway during prom and graduation season by raising awareness of the dangers of distracted-, alcohol- and/or marijuana-impaired driving. Kits can be ordered at www.AAA.com/PROMise and this flyer.
Also, AAA recently launched a new clearinghouse for all their school or teacher related resources: www.AAA.com/Educators and this flyer.If you have questions, please contact the Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team at dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-8960.
4. Severe Weather Awareness Week
Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin will take place April 17-21 this year. This annual campaign encourages everyone in the state of Wisconsin to prepare for the tornadoes and severe storms the state frequently experiences during the spring and summer months. It is also a perfect opportunity for school administrators, safety officers, and faculty to review their severe weather safety procedures and participate in statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 20. A memo and guide with more information can be found here.
If you have questions, please contact the Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team at dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-8960.