[VDH.VermontPrevention] School Policy Procedure Inquiry

[JoEllen Tarallo]

>
> Hi Michelle,
>>>
>>            Regarding your inquiry about ATOD school policies and
Restorative Justice..

> We think this is a promising approach to increasing connections to school
>>> for at risk students so I checked with our Program Specialists. We believe
>>> that most ATOD school policies follow the VT School Board Association
>>> policy guidelines here:
>>> https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/cyf_11_drug_alcohol_tobacco2010.pdf
>>>
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          http://199.73.12.194/NPolicies/c2.html

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>>> The state level Restorative Justice Council may be a source for examples
>>> or guidance on Restorative Justice Centers that have become involved with
>>> schools to help set up a less punitive approach. You may be able to inquire
>>> through this network: http://cjnvt.org/
>>>
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>>> Bennington County Restorative Justice Center has been working closely
>>> with prevention in their community. They presented as a table topic at the
>>> RPP/Tobacco training in July:
>>>
>>> Highlights from an innovative program being developed in Bennington to
>>> address Vaping issues in area schools will be discussed. The Center for
>>> Restorative Justice, in collaboration with the Bennington County State’s
>>> Attorney and The Collaborative, are developing a program that will provide
>>> education and resources to students who receive Civil Tobacco Violations on
>>> school property. The program design is similar to that being used to
>>> address underage alcohol and marijuana civil violations, where the civil
>>> complaint gets voided out if the young person successfully completes the
>>> program. Whether your school is just beginning to consider restorative
>>> justice practices or you want to improve your existing school program, join
>>> this discussion with Kimberly A. Phillips-Roderigue, Reparative Board
>>> Coordinator, DRIVe Facilitator and Pre-Trial Services Coordinator at The
>>> Center for Restorative Justice.
>>>
>>> Also from a policy perspective:
>>>
>>>    - The school based tobacco grant has a policy component as one of
>>>    the strategies for funding. I think almost all 18 SU have updated their
>>>    policies to include vaping, e-cigarette etc especially updating the
>>>    language.
>>>
>>>
>>>    - The community based tobacco grantee may also work with schools on
>>>    policy depending on their relationship with their school and some may be working
>>>    with a restorative justice center. You may want to check in with them.
>>>    - Also, the school based prevention grants awarded this year by ADAP
>>>    may have a policy component.  Maybe one of them is working with
>>>    restorative justice.
>>>
>>> We look forward to hearing about any good examples you learn about.
Thanks, JoEllen

*JoEllen Tarallo, ED.D., MCHES, FASHA *
*Executive Director , **Center for Health and Learning*
*Director, VT Suicide Prevention Center*


> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> From: Salvador, Michelle <Michelle.Salvador at vermont.gov>
>> Date: Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 2:58 PM
>> Subject: [VDH.VermontPrevention] School Policy Procedure Inquiry
>> To: vdh.vermontprevention at list.vermont.gov <
>> vdh.vermontprevention at list.vermont.gov>
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
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>> I am looking for any examples that you have of school AOD
>> policy/procedures (mostly procedures) for responding to a policy violation
>> such as possession, that use a restorative practices approach. I am looking
>> for anything that is not punitive in nature and instead responds to the
>> violation as a health issue vs. a disciplinary issue.  If you can send me
>> anything that you have or point me in the right direction I would
>> appreciate it!
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>> Michelle Salvador
>>
>> VDH ADAP Prevention Consultant
>>
>> 802-888-2581
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