| On-going newscasts, and incidences continue to release information to the general population. Yet, youth continue to be injured, and in worse cases, meet their demise by participating in this adolescent sensation seeking activity. Education obviously has not yet become widespread beyond a reactive response. Although, there are communities taking a proactive, preventative approach to education. These communities should be held as examples, both neighboring and nationwide, for their commitment in protecting our children. Presentations and Events "Cherish the Child Symposuim" Harford County Maryland April 27, 2007 Kate Blake Leonardi, as the Plenary Speaker, presented "Dangers of The Choking Game" to the symposium. Our great appreciation goes to Mrs. Redding and Sgt Betz and to each Harford County agency represented at the symposium for a warm reception and a wonderful opportunity to engage, inform and network. We look forward to presenting again in October 2007. Florida Youth Academy Challenge - The DB Foundation sponsored a presentation to approx 150
cadets. Many ideas cadets had about the Choking Game were forever changed after attending. This will be a reoccurring venue. Please check the calendar for upcoming events The Petition to "Educate on the DANGERS of the Choking Game" The petition has been well received (with over 2800 signatures to date) and continues to gather signatures in agreeance with our goal of having the D.A.R.E. Program and individual Middle/ High School Health Programs incorporate
asphyxia activity (aka The Choking Game) into the current curriculums. You can also print out a copy of the petition and gather signatures of those who are not able to sign online. Click here to Print a Petition Thanks to LaSheryl in Missouri who has collected over 500 signatures on paper! LaSheryl brings the Petition with her and is always ready to inform and gain a signature! Keep up the great work LaSheryl
We've discussed YouTube.com and Myspace.com Choking Game videos in previous Newsletters. To combat the on-going issue
of children posting tapes of themselves 'playing', we have collaborated with The Passage Group (www.ThePassageGroup.com). They have created a powerful compilation video of the YouTube videos with the intention of impressing upon parents what their children are doing and the dangerous consequences involved. The video can be viewed at their website listed above. To protect your own children: Check the History on the computer your child uses for YouTube.com and/or MySpace.com pages containing tags of "choke out"; "passout";
"sleeper hold";"choking game";"twitching game". If you find sites - your child most likely has seen a video of people participating in asphyxiation. To remove the videos from the Internet: Using the search feature of these websites, enter "choking game";"choke out";"pass out game";"fainting" (and any similar keywords) when you find a video containing asphyxiation activity mark it as inappropriate. The administrators will then delete the video and occassionally will ban the poster of the video.
As Always, please take a few moments and Read more Current News Articles | ChokingGame.net Updates Due to the evolving nature of information on The Choking Game, the website is constantly changing to keep as current as possible. Here are the latest updates: The Victims Registry - is now sortable by Age, Location, Child's Name and/or Date of Incident.
We are in the process of updating the information on the website, particularly in these 3 areas; Educational Speakers, Partners in Prevention Committee Members, Family Support Staff. If you would like to be removed or join in in any of the 3 areas please contact us, Everyone interested is welcome, there is much work to be done! Educational Speakers are those of you actively booking and presenting, are available for presentations. If you are
on the list and are not currently available- please let us know, even it's a tempoary time-out - we can always add you back onto the roster when you're ready. Currently listed Educational Speakers; Michelle Mansfield, Martha Glas, Dianna Sheppard, Kristy Beasley, The Wilsons, Renee Mills, Colleen Moore, Tara McCullough. If you're interested in doing presentations on the Dangers of The Choking Game and need some help to start - let us know! Partners in Prevention Committee Members are involved in every step of the DB Foundation from funding to education and family support, curriculum planning, website maintainance, etc. Many of those not able to do presentations enjoy contributing via the Committee. Current Members: The Dazo's, The Wilson's, LaSheryl Hackenwerth, Brenda Manz, Kathy Sankovic, Renee Mills, Kim Blanchard Family Support Staff - staff has gathered at the Google group, click here for the link- http://groups.google.com/group/ChokingGame?hl=en for Family Support. All requests and inquiries for support are direct to the group for the most benefit.Please feel free to join them and give warm, kind comforting words of support along with your own life experience. We thank everyone for all of the time and effort you each put into stopping the Choking Game! With the support, cooperative
efforts, drive and passion we all have for this common goal - it is taking off and lives are being saved! All of us at the DB Foundation!! |
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