How to Handle Family Conflict During the Holidays
We love our friends and families, but relationships can still be challenging, especially during the holidays. Differences in politics, lifestyle choices, or beliefs can surface quickly in close settings. While disagreements are natural, they do not have to overshadow the season or disrupt meaningful connections. Below are a few strategies to help you navigate difficult […]
How Online Diversion Programs Are Advancing Restorative Justice in 2026
Across the country, court systems are facing pressure to do more with less: rising caseloads, limited staffing, and increasing demand for equitable outcomes. For probation departments and judges, the challenge is clear: how do you hold individuals accountable without defaulting to punishment? The answer for many jurisdictions is online diversion programs. These court-approved, evidence-based interventions […]
Preventing Teen Vaping: What Parents, Schools, and Communities Need to Know
E-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. In 2024, about 5.9% of middle and high school students reported vaping in the previous 30 days (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2024a). Vaping is not a harmless alternative. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance known to affect adolescent brain […]
Safety Tips to Keep You Scare Free This Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and while it’s a thrilling time for spooky decorations, creative costumes, and candy galore, it’s also essential to keep safety in mind. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with your kids, going out with friends, or staying in to pass out candy, here are some tips to make sure you have a […]
5 Ways You Can Help Victims of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Every October, communities across the country take time to shed light on domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV). This is not only a time to honor survivors and remember lives lost, but also a call to action: each of us has the power to help. If you’ve ever wondered how to support someone experiencing abuse, […]
Signs of Teen Substance Use
We all know that adolescence can be a challenging phase, and sometimes teens turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. As a parent, it can be scary to consider that your child may be drinking, vaping, or using drugs. Are you aware of the common issues that teens face? While teen mood swings are […]
Breaking the Link: Bullying and Future Violence
According to historic research, men who recalled being frequent bullies in school were four times more likely to physically abuse their partner compared to men who reported never bullying in school (Espelage et al., 2011). That same study linked “bullying others at school” with perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV), and concluded that individuals prone […]
7 Ways Alcohol Education Can Save Your Campus Money
3rd Millennium Classrooms’ alcohol prevention course Alcohol Wise increases your students’ knowledge of alcohol and has been shown to result in behavior change. It not only meets federally required mandates but also offer measurable financial and institutional benefits. Here’s are 7 ways Alcohol Wise can save your campus money:
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce High-Risk Cannabis Use
Excessive cannabis use can cause harm to all aspects of a person’s life, from their career and finances to their health and relationships with others. Though the media often portrays it as harmless, cannabis, or – as it’s often referred to – marijuana, has been found to cause a variety of adverse outcomes, including impaired […]
Understanding and Combating Bullying and Cyberbullying: A 2025 Guide
Bullying remains a pervasive issue, not only in schools, colleges, and workplaces, but also within homes and digital spaces. The expansion of internet access, smartphones, and social media has contributed to a more insidious variant: cyberbullying.