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• Learn About the ECAF-2 at the ABVE 2013 Conference

  Will you be attending the American Board of Vocational Experts 2013 Conference? If so, don’t miss the presentation given by James A. Athanasou, PhD, MAPS, entitled “The Use of the Earning Capacity Assessment Form™-2 in a Medico-Legal Setting: An Australian Experience” on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. The American Board of Vocational Experts 2013 Conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona from April 12-14, 2013. For more information on the Earning Capacity Assessment Form-2nd Edition, visit its product page to learn more, read a review of the product, or view a PowerPoint presentation.

• National Alcohol Screening Day is April 7

  Approximately 14 million Americans have alcohol disorders. As prevalent as the disorder is, much can be done to assist those who are dependent on alcohol, and their loved ones. In 1999, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration partnered to create a community-based intervention to target alcohol abuse: National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD). Screening is held annually on the first Thursday of the first full week of April. For 2016, screening will be held on April 7. NASD’s objectives include: Educating the public on the effect of alcohol on overall health Administering anonymous, free alcohol screenings to the public Providing referrals for those whose screening determined their drinking is at an unhealthy level Thousands of organizations nationwide offer either on-site and online screenings to college students, military personnel, and the general public. Each organization receives the appropriate resources to help them conduct the program, such as videos, posters, educational handouts, and screening forms. On ...

• April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

  The statistics are sobering.  According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: approximately 695,000 children were victims of maltreatment in 2010; more than 80% of those victims were maltreated by a parent; and children younger than 1 year had the highest rate of victimization. Adult survivors of child maltreatment are more likely to have a poor quality of life, with higher levels of chronic diseases and mental health issues, than non-abused adults. “Childhood exposure to abuse and neglect has been linked…to a lifetime trajectory of violence perpetration and victimization,” says Dr. Phaedra Corso of the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health (Prevent Child Abuse America, 2012). Child abuse can be a vicious circle, and some families under stress need support to help break the pattern of abuse. Now in its 30th year, National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to encourage public awareness of child abuse and neglect, recommit resources to the ...

• Join PAR For Our Fall Webinars!

  During the next month, PAR will be offering free Webinars on many of our newest products. Whether you have already begun using these assessments and are seeking a deeper understanding of the science behind the test or you are considering adding the assessment to your professional library, these Webinars will offer insight into the measure, explain administration and scoring details, and assist in interpretation. Each Webinar will give you the opportunity to ask questions and interact with knowledgeable PAR staff. If you’ve been wondering about PAR’s newest assessments, take this opportunity to learn more! Space is limited, so register today! Introduction to the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB)–Screening Form Wednesday, September 28, 2016 2:30 to 3 P.M. ET Register here Assess four areas of achievement throughout the life span Introduction to the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) –Comprehensive Version Thursday, September 29, 2016 1 to 2 P.M. ET Register here Assess seven areas of achievement throughout the life span Introduction to the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, 2nd Edition (RIAS-2) Wednesday, September 28, 2016 1 to 2 P.M. ET Register here Assess intelligence and its major components Introduction to the Child and Adolescent Memory Profile (ChAMP) Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1 to 2 P.M. ...

• Graphic Warning Labels on Tobacco Products: How Effective Are They?

  In 2009, Congress passed a law that mandates the introduction of new, graphic warning labels on cigarette packs. By 2012, tobacco companies must incorporate into their packaging one of nine FDA-approved graphics—images that show the potential consequences of smoking, like diseased lungs and rotting teeth—along with a national quit-smoking hotline number. The FDA believes the warnings will prevent children from taking up the habit and help adults quit (Department of Health and Human Services). Findings generally show that graphic warning labels are effective at increasing awareness of the health risks posed by smoking. In April, the authors of a study published in Health Education Research interviewed subjects both before and after the implementation of Taiwan’s new graphic cigarette warning label and smoke-free law. They found that “the prevalence of thinking about the health hazards of smoking among smokers increased from 50.6% pre-law to 79.6% post-law, [and] the prevalence rates of smokers who reported thinking of quitting rose from 30.2% pre-law to 51.7% post-law.” A 2009 study looked at Australia’s graphic labels, which have been in use since 2006 and have relatively ...

• Join us for a free PARiConnect webinar!

  

  Join us for a live webinar on Friday, April 13 from noon to 1 p.m. ET to discover the features and benefits of our online assessment tool. The information presented is useful whether you’ve recently signed up for PARiConnect or if you’re just curious and want to learn more. Whether you’re in private practice or part of a large organization, this interactive session will help you learn how to use PARiConnect to simplify your assessment process. During this webinar, you will: See a real-time demonstration of PARiConnect, including viewing the online assessment process from start to finish. Learn about the flexibility of the system, in particular the different administration options available (e.g., e-mail, onscreen, and manual data entry). Find out how to manage large numbers of accounts, clinicians, and clients. Observe how to import and export data in large batches. ...