…Talbot County Teen Court is a voluntary diversion program that allows first time teen offenders, ages 13 to 17, to be judged by a jury of their peers rather than having their case heard by an intake officer or the Court.
According to Bob Coleman, Talbot County Teen Court Coordinator, “The Talbot County Teen Court’s performance record is exceptional. Nearly
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Talbot County Teen Court is Getting Results
Local MOPS Groups Offering Community, Mothering Support and Hope to Mothers of Young Children
MOPS groups are local communities that help moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys — in this vital season of early mothering. For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there! Through training and development customized to women in this…
Local MOPS Groups Offering Community, Mothering Support and Hope to Mothers of Young Children
MOPS groups are local communities that help moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys — in this vital season of early mothering. For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there! Through training and development customized to women in this…
Talbot Youth Attend Youth-to-Youth International Conference in Rhode Island
…Five members of the Talbot County Youth Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention recently attended a Youth-to-Youth International conference at Bryant University in Springfield,Rhode Island. The students, who included Austin Spurry of St. Michaels High School, Sawyer Spurry, graduate of St Michael’s High School and college student at the University of Maryland; Rachael Whiting of Easton High School, Morgan
Character Counts! Program has Relocated
As a part of our local management board, Community Partnerships for Families and Children, the Character Counts! Program has relocated its offices and resources to 104 Powell Street Centreville, MD 21617.
A Character Counts! library has been created at their new location. The library contains countless books and videos available to the public on a wide range of topics including…
Underage Drinking Rates Increase During the Often-Times Unmonitored Summer Months
Talbot Partnership for Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention advises that with students out of school and parents at work, the summer months provide a prime opportunity for teens to be unmonitored and experiment with alcohol. Gary Pearce, Executive Director of Talbot Partnership advised that Talbot County has a long history of underage alcohol abuse and parents need to be…
Talbot Partnership Warns Parents about OTC and Prescription Drug Abuse
Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention advises that more and more teens are abusing prescription and over-the-counter drugs to get high. This includes painkillers, such as those drugs prescribed after surgery; depressants, such as sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs; and stimulants, such as those drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Teens are also abusing over-the-counter…
Graduation – Help your Teen Celebrate Safely
It’s graduation time – a time for celebration that is too often marred by the frequently fatal consequences of illegal underage drinking. One bad decision can result in tragedy for not only the young person, but for his or her family, friends, and our entire community.
65% of teens obtain the alcohol they drink from their parents, friends’ parents, siblings,…
