Social policy

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Conference Tackles Opioid Misuse in Youth Sports

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금요일, 4월 19, 2024
Pain, Drug, NFL, Sport, Research, Social policy, Communication, Parent, Monmouth University, Georgian Court University, Partnership, Injury, Rutgers University, Heller, Athlete, Advertising, Prohibition, Government, Organization, Knowledge

The event gathered coaches, athletic directors, teachers, school nurses, and others involved in youth sports to discuss the link between athletics and opioid misuse.

Key Points: 
  • The event gathered coaches, athletic directors, teachers, school nurses, and others involved in youth sports to discuss the link between athletics and opioid misuse.
  • "It's essential to educate those involved in youth sports about the potential for opioid misuse among student-athletes," said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ.
  • The conference provided an in-depth understanding of the opioid crisis and its impact on athletes from elementary to college age, exploring alternative pain treatments and effective prevention strategies for opioid misuse among student-athletes.
  • Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 226 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

"Keeping New Jersey Youth Athletes Safe": Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in Youth Sports

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
Research, Prohibition, Organization, Sport, Communication, Partnership, Knowledge, Heller, FREE, Athlete, Monmouth University, Advertising, Social policy, Rutgers University, Pain, Georgian Court University, NFL, Government

The conference, “Keeping New Jersey Youth Athletes Safe,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.

Key Points: 
  • The conference, “Keeping New Jersey Youth Athletes Safe,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
  • The event, being held in conjunction with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the Opioid Education Foundation of America, will be tailored for coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and others involved in youth sports.
  • “It’s essential to educate those involved in youth sports about the potential for opioid misuse among student-athletes,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ.
  • Kolodny, also the executive director of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, will discuss the opioid epidemic that is impacting families and communities across the country.

Today’s Youth to Add Their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
Climate change, HEC Paris, Advisory board, Q&A, University, Brandeis University, Environment, Social justice, EQUITY, Freedom, Research, Transport, Student, Social policy, Mobility, Nursing

Conceived by Stellantis as an open forum for the public to hear a broad range of perspectives as society faces the mobility challenges of the future, the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s second annual live debate promises to bring diverse – and possibly controversial – opinions.

Key Points: 
  • Conceived by Stellantis as an open forum for the public to hear a broad range of perspectives as society faces the mobility challenges of the future, the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s second annual live debate promises to bring diverse – and possibly controversial – opinions.
  • The event on April 3 will be facilitated by a neutral third-party and will explore how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives.
  • Their research covers the major factors driving inequities in access to transportation and identifies relevant pathways to fostering greater mobility equity and accessibility for all.
  • They are exploring alternative and creative solutions that can offer more affordable, scalable, and sustainable mobility options that can better address environmental and social challenges.

Cenlar Appoints Seasoned Leaders to the Corporate Initiatives Group

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월요일, 2월 26, 2024
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Banking, Acquisition, Program management, Beta Gamma Sigma, Senior, Management, SunTrust Banks, Risk management, Citigroup, Growth, Virginia Commonwealth University, ICAI, FSB, University School, Commerce, JPMorgan Chase, Education, Professional accounting body, Social policy, Business administration, Transformation, Economics, George Washington University, MUFG Union Bank

Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today the appointment of Catherine French to Senior Vice President and Head of the company’s Corporate Initiatives Group.

Key Points: 
  • Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today the appointment of Catherine French to Senior Vice President and Head of the company’s Corporate Initiatives Group.
  • As Senior Vice President and Head of the Corporate Initiatives Group, Catherine will spearhead the Strategic Initiatives team, Enterprise Portfolio Management, and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement.
  • As a Senior Vice President in the Strategic Initiatives team, Julie will partner with leaders to improve and enhance operational excellence around homeowner correspondence.
  • As Vice President in the Strategic Initiatives team, Himanshu will partner with leaders to drive initiatives around Cenlar’s client facing data, analytics, and other risk-related activities.

Team One Announces 5th Annual Recipient of The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship

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수요일, 1월 31, 2024
Partnership, Long Island University, Road, Social change, Policy, Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area, MFA, Life, Yale University, Consultant, Research, Government, Social policy, Daemen University, Yale school, Brandeis University, Parsons School of Design, MBA, Rising Star Award, GSB, BOSS, MPH, Thought, Education, Public policy, Culture, Student, Team One, Heller, Management

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Legacy Lab, Team One’s award-winning think tank and strategic consultancy, has announced the recipient of its fifth-annual The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship. Launched in 2019, the scholarship seeks to champion Black or African American students who represent the next generation of legacy-makers and future leaders making a lasting social impact. This year the foundation received a record-breaking number of submissions, making it the biggest applicant pool in the scholarship's history.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Legacy Lab , Team One ’s award-winning think tank and strategic consultancy, has announced the recipient of its fifth-annual The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship.
  • “The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship was born out of a need to give those with important ideas on advancing culture and society the opportunity to make their vision come to life,” said Mark Miller, Chief Strategy Officer at Team One and Founder of The Legacy Lab.
  • "As a first-generation college student who has intimately seen educational barriers, The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship is deeply personal to me,” said Harris.
  • In partnership with Team One’s The Legacy Lab, this scholarship is powered by The Giving Back Fund, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that facilitates charitable giving.

'Making Every Vote Count' Report Sparks National Dialogue on Electoral College Overhaul

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수요일, 1월 31, 2024
MEVC, Attention, SJD, Election, Congress, Social policy, Chair, Electoral college, History, American Constitution Society, Constitution, Harvard Kennedy School, ACS, Washington College of Law, Management

"It is time that we once again have a sustained national conversation about alternatives to the Electoral College -- an electoral system that is clumsily complex, distorts presidential campaigns by focusing all attention on swing states, and permits a candidate who receives fewer votes to become President," commented Professor Alex Keyssar, Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and author of the 2020 book entitled, Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College.  "A majority of Americans have long believed that the electoral system needs change.  Fifty years ago, Congress came within a few votes of approving a constitutional amendment for a national popular vote, and I agree with MEVC that the time is right for a wide-ranging discussion about the value of the Electoral College."

Key Points: 
  • The MEVC report, titled " Improving Our Electoral College Syst em ," brings into focus the centuries-old shortcomings of the Electoral College and several possible alternatives to a system that does not reflect the democratic value of all votes counting equally.
  • "The stark disparities in voter turnout between 'safe' and swing states, coupled with the disproportionate impact on underrepresented groups, underscore the urgent need for Electoral College reform."
  • MEVC offers the report to advance public education about the historical roots of the Electoral College and to spark debate about whether the Electoral College still serves our modern democratic system of choosing elected officials by a vote of the people.
  • Engaging a diverse cross-section of American society, MEVC will lead discussions of Electoral College reforms in order to have a more inclusive and resilient presidential election system.

Webinar to Highlight Impact of Opioid Crisis on Vulnerable Populations

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월요일, 12월 4, 2023
Drug, Treatment, Mental health, Addiction, Government, Heroin, Partnership, Fentanyl, Deafness, Strategic planning, Prohibition, Human services, COVID-19, Social policy, New Jersey State Police, Advertising, Hard, Organization, Consumer protection, Hearing, Communication, Pharmaceutical industry

The webinar, “The Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Vulnerable Populations,” which is the third to focus on vulnerable populations, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 7.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “The Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Vulnerable Populations,” which is the third to focus on vulnerable populations, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 7.
  • “It is important to understand why vulnerable populations exist and work to help them access the resources and aid they need as we continue to experience the devastating impact of the opioid crisis.”
    The webinar will be the 11th in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to educate New Jersey residents on various aspects of the opioid epidemic and its impact on New Jersey and the nation.
  • To learn more about Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and for a schedule of webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

Boyden strengthens its team with new partners for leadership consulting

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월요일, 11월 20, 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Industrial and organizational psychology, Business, Principal, Telecommunications, Research, Alliance Manchester Business School, MIT, University, Certification, Specialization, HR, Complutense University of Madrid, Organizational behavior, Innovation, Insurance, Knowledge, Social policy, Growth, KPMG, Transport, Human resources, Organization, Acceleration, Management

Lisbon, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marta Santos and Katia Pina have been appointed as the latest partners at Boyden, a global leadership specialist firm, focusing on Leadership Consulting.

Key Points: 
  • Lisbon, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marta Santos and Katia Pina have been appointed as the latest partners at Boyden, a global leadership specialist firm, focusing on Leadership Consulting.
  • These promotions also align with the growth of the Leadership Consulting area in recent years, both in Portugal and internationally.
  • We proudly congratulate our two new partners," emphasized João Guedes Vaz , Managing Partner, and Global Practice Leader at Boyden Leadership Consulting.
  • With over 20 years of consulting experience, Marta Santos served as Principal at Boyden Leadership Consulting in Portugal since September 2022.

Gulliver Preparatory School Selects New President and CEO

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화요일, 11월 28, 2023
Transformation, Principal, Gulliver Preparatory School, Holy Cross, Learning, Student, Social policy, Culture, Heart, CORAL, MBA, Excellence, Kellogg School of Management, PK-12, DePaul College Prep, Philosophy, Management, Northwestern University

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulliver Preparatory School is proud to announce the selection of Simon Hess as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulliver Preparatory School is proud to announce the selection of Simon Hess as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Simon joins Gulliver Prep from his most recent position as President of Crossroads, a recognized leader in Boston's youth development sector.
  • He will begin his tenure on January 29, 2024, replacing Cliff Kling who has served as Gulliver's president, the first in school history, since 2018.
  • Established in 1926, Gulliver Preparatory School is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit, independent, coeducational, nonsectarian day school serving 2,200 students in grades PK-12.

It's hard to find a surrogate in Australia. But heading overseas comes with risks

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목요일, 11월 9, 2023
Fertility, Child, Australian Law Reform Commission, Preterm birth, United Kingdom, Time, Social policy, Law commission, Scottish Law Commission, Twin, Place of birth, Research, Friends, Pregnancy, Risk, House, Death, Parent, Birth control, Toy, Tutoring, Medical imaging, Financial adviser, Nursing

In a surrogacy arrangement, a surrogate gives birth to a baby for the intended parents to raise.

Key Points: 
  • In a surrogacy arrangement, a surrogate gives birth to a baby for the intended parents to raise.
  • Most intended parents are heterosexual or gay couples, but single people can also use surrogacy to have a child.
  • In the 2021–2022 financial year, 213 Australian babies were born through international surrogacy – an arrangement between Australian intended parents and a foreign surrogate.

How does international surrogacy impact children?

  • We surveyed more than 300 Australians who were parents through surrogacy, or were planning on having a child via surrogacy.
  • We asked if they had picked international or domestic surrogacy and why, and we asked about the fertility treatment they and their surrogate received.
  • Respondents who had a child through international surrogacy commonly reported using two fertility treatments currently banned in Australia: multiple embryo transfer and anonymous egg donation.
  • Some 27% of parents through international surrogacy had a preterm baby and 11% had twins or triplets.
  • Of the respondents who used donor eggs in international surrogacy, 47% said the identity of the donor was anonymous.
  • Australians born through international surrogacy with anonymous egg donors may never know who their genetic mother is.

Why choose international surrogacy?

  • The most popular reasons for picking international surrogacy were that surrogacy in Australia is long and complicated and it is difficult to find an Australian surrogate.
  • For those lucky to find an Australian surrogate, they must complete a series of legal requirements as part of the arrangement.
  • With international surrogacy, commercial agencies or brokers can match intended parents to a surrogate and the various Australian legal requirements may not be needed.

How can the risks of international surrogacy be reduced?

  • Most respondents said they would prefer to complete surrogacy in Australia if it were possible.
  • To make surrogacy more accessible, surrogacy laws should be reviewed by an inquiry by the Australian Law Reform Commission.
  • The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission recently published recommendations for surrogacy law reform in the United Kingdom.
  • Law reform in Australia must address all barriers for domestic surrogacy, including the shortage of surrogates, to protect the welfare of children born through surrogacy.


Ezra Kneebone receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Education. Karin Hammarberg works for the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority. Kiri Beilby does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.