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 NY-ALERT System for Sex Offender Notifications Residents of New York can now register to receive alerts when moderate- or high-risk sex offenders move into or out of their area. The NY-ALERT System will send alerts through email or as a text message, fax or telephone recording. Subscribers can register for up to three areas for notification. Areas are defined by county, zip code or a specific address. If a specific address is selected, the subscriber designates a radius from a quarter-mile to 25 miles around that address. Registration can be completed at www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us. Subscribers will receive sex offender relocation notices when a Level 2 (moderate risk) or Level 3 (high risk) sex offender listed on the public subdirectory moves into or out of a community of interest. By law, the state can only provide information about Level 1 (low-risk) offenders or those with a pending risk level through a toll-free number (1-800-262-3257 and 1-800-262-3257). This service is possible through a partnering of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) which manages the NY-ALERT system. TIPS & RESOURCES FOR ONLINE CONSUMERS
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of cyber crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet related crimes. Read more at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
View the site recommended by the Deputy Dan Lyon here at http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/internet_bureau/online_consumers.html FLU GUIDE FOP PARENTS The NYSDOH Bureau of Immunization would like to remind you that it is not
too late to get vaccinated against influenza. Influenza disease has not yet
peaked in NYS. View the Flu Guide for Parents here at http://www.pittsfordptsa.net/files/Keep%20the%20kids%20safe%20from%20the%20flu.pdf ONLINE SAFETY SITES Two excellent resources about online safety are www.netsmartz.org (sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) and www.isafe.org (sponsored by a grant from the US Department of Justice). They were recommended by Jim Colt from Monroe 1 BOCES and Debbie Orosz from Pittsford Youth Services at a recent CRMS PTSA meeting on bullying and online safety. They are for parents, educators, kids and teens. Check them out! FIRE PREVENTION Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments respond to nearly 400,000 home fires annually. Fire safety advocates spread the word to their communities that preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power. All it takes is a little extra caution. For more information on how your family can learn and practice Fire Prevention go to The National Fire Prevention Website at : http://www.nfpa.org It is filled with activities, games, and important lessons about staying safe. REGIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTION CENTER (RECDC) Parents and caregivers of young children:
Do you have questions about your child's development?
Do you have questions about which local services you can access for help? The Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC) can help you find answers! The Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC) provides information, support and referral assistance to parents and professionals who are concerned about a child with special needs or a disability. The center provides support for children in Monroe County and the surrounding 10-county area. RECDC is a joint project between Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong and BOCES Monroe #1. Telephone is (585) 249-7817 or 1-800-462-4344 Children between the ages of birth to five years are eligible for service if they are seem to have problems doing the things most other children do at those ages. This may include problems in sitting, crawling, walking, eating, speaking, hearing, seeing, playing, getting along with others, or a disabling condition. Any parent or professional who has concerns about a child's development, ages birth through 5 years of age may contact the Regional Early Childhood Direction Center at no cost. The staff provides free consultation and assistance to parents and professionals and helps connect the family to the appropriate service. Services include locating screening services for possible developmental problems or conditions and providing information on referrals to special services available within the community based on the preference of the family. These services include:
-Counseling
-Day Care and Preschool Program
-Early Intervention Services
-Family Support Services
-Legal Support
-Parent Infant Program
-Preschool Special Education Services
-Respite Services
-Summer Programs
-Therapy and medical services
-Transportation Parent education workshops to help understand the laws and network of early childhood special education. Workshop topics include :
-Special Education Laws
-Your rights as Parent/Caregivers
-Understand terminology such as CPSE, CSE, IEP, IFSP, LRE, etc. Training and Technical Assistance to schools, agencies and other community groups. Some training topics include:
-Inclusion
-Accessing Resources in the Community
-Working with Children with Challenging Behavior
-Preparing for Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings TEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB? KNOW THE LAWS
Explain child labor laws to your teen so they'll know if they're asked to do anything that's not legal for their age (ie. serving alcohol in a restaurant, or working beyond allowed hours), and also how to obtain working papers. Go to www.youthrules.dol.gov/states.htm and choose a state, or go to www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/minors.shtm for the specifics in NYS UNDERAGE DRINKING TIPLINE
"You know you care..........make the call"
A 24-hour anonymous, confidential Underage Drinking Tipline has recently been created for people living in Genesee, Monroe, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. Call the tipline at 1-800-851-1932 or (585) 343-1932 to report underage drinking parties or other activities that are harmful to the health, safety, and/or welfare of young people. By calling the anonymous tipline, a difference can be made, tragedy diverted and lives saved. Make the call! CHOOSE THEIR SHOES CAREFULLY Please help your children choose the proper shoes for school. They should come prepared for daily outside play and
regularly scheduled physical education classes. Sandals and flip-flops don’t protect toes very well. Some are not very supportive. Clogs can slip off easily. These are not proper shoes for running, climbing and playing. My favorite shoes for school? Sneakers!! Tie or Velcro, with or with out lights, Shrek or Nike--it doesn’t matter. Sneakers are always a safe choice for the variety of activities your child may be involved in throughout the school day. Submitted by Jill Richards, Park Road Nurse QUICK FACTS ABOUT HEART DISEASE & STROKE
· Only 13 percent of women view heart disease as a health threat, even though it’s women’s No. 1 killer.
· Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills nearly half a million women a year, about one per minute.
· One in four females and one in four males in the United States suffers from a form of CVD.
· Sixty-four percent of women who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms.
· Heart disease rates in post-menopausal women are two to three times higher than in pre-menopausal women.
· Stroke affects more women than men, wiith females represented nearly 62 percent of stroke deaths. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to “make it your goal to know your cholesterol and triglyceride numbers as well as you know your 401(K) balance and shoe size, keep an eye on your calorie count - and eat from each of the six food groups as recommended by the USDA. Going Red is about finding your own way to take part in the fight against heart disease in women. Whether it's supporting local events, visiting your healthcare provider, purchasing products that support the cause, or supporting National Wear Red Day, you can do something special to love your heart.
For more information on heart health contact The American Heart Association at: http://www.goredforwomen.org ONLINE PARENT RESOURCE
Because adolescence can be challenging for parents, they need to know what’s happening before their teens experience it. ParentingTeensOnline is a free online magazine for parents of teenagers, ages 12-19. The magazine and web site offer practical, expert- and parent-guided advice and information on teen health, media and technology, drugs/alcohol, sexuality, education, volunteering, sports, and social issues. It is easy to use, easy to access, and information is delivered monthly in an email update that links directly with the web site. This site was recommended by the American School Health Association and one of our Pittsford school nurses.
For a free subscription, go to www.parentingteensonline.com
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