Bringing you the latest news, resources and information concerning issues related to underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in Ventura County. http://www.straightupvc.org en-us Copyright 2010 Sat, Jun 27 2009 12:00:00 PDT Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:15:00 PDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss podcast@straightupvc.org (Podcast Producer) podcast@straightupvc.org (Podcast Producer) The Straight Up podcast brings you the latest news, resources and information concerning issues related to underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in Ventura County. The Straight Up podcast brings you the latest news, resources and information concerning issues related to underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in Ventura County. Each episode features a different voice, opinion, resource or story. hamboxmail@yahoo.com hamboxmail@yahoo.com No http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/multimedia/videos/reality_party_pt_02.m4v Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this documentary based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. This is a special video presentation; part two of two. Podcasts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this video based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this documentary based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. This is a special video presentation; part two of two. 00:05:20 video, reality party, prevention, teens, alcohol, high school, peer pressure, straight up, parties, partying http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/multimedia/videos/reality_party_pt_01.m4v Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this documentary based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. This is a special video presentation; part one of two. Podcasts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this video based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. Katy, a Ventura County teenager, wrote and produced this documentary based on her experiences participating as a volunteer during Straight Up's Reality Parties for Parents. This is a special video presentation; part one of two. 00:05:14 video, reality party, prevention, teens, alcohol, high school, peer pressure, straight up, parties, partying http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast/podcast_why_teens_drink.mp3 What are the factors and influences that drive a young person to drink in high school? Straight Up speaks with Ventura County young adults about why they chose to consume alcohol. Interviewees include Mario, a highschooler who describes in detail his battle with alcohol, and where he is today in his struggle. Podcasts Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Ventura County teens describe whey they choose to drink alcohol. What are some of the factors and influences that drive a young person to drink in high school? Straight Up speaks with Ventura County young adults about why they chose to consume alcohol. Interviewees include Mario, a highschooler who describes in detail his battle with alcohol, and where he is today in his struggle. 00:06:55 podcast, prevention, teens, alcohol, high school, peer pressure, straight up, choices http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast/podcast_kdar.mp3 Becky and Branden from Straight Up talked to Natalie Nicole Gilbert on KDAR's "Community Connection" program. They discuss the history of Straight Up, the resources provided, and the "state of the union" of the issues in Ventura County. Thanks to KDAR, we present the interview in its entirety. Podcasts Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Straight Up is interviewed on the "Community Connection" program on KDAR. Becky and Branden from Straight Up talked to Natalie Nicole Gilbert on KDAR's "Community Connection" program. They discuss the history of Straight Up, the resources provided, and the "state of the union" of the issues in Ventura County. Thanks to KDAR, we present the interview in its entirety. 00:25:51 podcast, prevention, teens, alcohol, reality parties, straight up, history, kdar, radio, interview, choices http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/multimedia/videos/joosed_straightup.mp4 A popular, and potentially dangerous, habit among young people is mixing alcohol with caffeine-laden energy drinks. In this special video podcast, a youth-produced short explores the varieties of energy drinks on the market that already contain alcohol, and the potential health risks those beverages pose. Podcasts Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Straight Up talks to young Ventura County adults who, as teenagers, chose not to drink alcohol. A popular, and potentially dangerous, habit among young people is mixing alcohol with caffeine-laden energy drinks. In this special video podcast, a youth-produced short explores the varieties of energy drinks on the market that already contain alcohol, and the potential health risks those beverages pose. 00:06:55 podcast, teens, alcohol, abstinence, interviews, pressure, choices http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast/why_teens_dont_drink_podcast.mp3 The statistics aren’t easy to hear: In the United States, 43% of high school students have consumed alcohol in the last month. In this podcast, we’re going to examine that other percentage –- the young people who chose NOT to drink in high school. What are some of the factors that would enable a young person to resist the temptation and pressure to drink while underage? Straight Up spoke with a young adults who made that decision. Podcasts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Straight Up talks to young Ventura County adults who, as teenagers, chose not to drink alcohol. The statistics aren’t easy to hear: In the United States, 43% of high school students have consumed alcohol in the last month. In this podcast, we’re going to examine that other percentage –- the young people who chose NOT to drink in high school. What are some of the factors that would enable a young person to resist the temptation and pressure to drink while underage? Straight Up spoke with a young adults who made that decision. 00:06:55 podcast, teens, alcohol, abstinence, interviews, pressure, choices http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast/drinking_age_podcast.mp3 The drinking age in the US (currently age 21) is under scrutiny. Various groups (including the Amethyst Initiative) believe that the drinking age should be reexamined and, perhaps, lowered. Straight Up listens to youth, a law enforcement representative, and a college president -- and why they think a lower drinking age is a bad idea. Podcasts Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Straight Up hears some opinions from youth, a law enforcement representative, and a college president regarding the drinking age and why they think it should not be lowered. The drinking age in the US (currently age 21) is under scrutiny. Various groups (including the Amethyst Initiative) believe that the drinking age should be reexamined and, perhaps, lowered. Straight Up listens to youth, a law enforcement representative, and a college president -- and why they think a lower drinking age is a bad idea. 00:08:03 podcast, drinking age, colleges, law enforcement, opinion, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://straightupvc.org/multimedia/videos/leadership_summit_videos.m4v Straight Up presents short videos and public service announcements that were created in a day during a Ventura County school Teen Leadership Summit. Thirty eight teens participated in this summit in May 2009 to explore social issues and discuss their ideas for possible solutions for reducing underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in their community. Podcasts Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Straight Up Podcast Producer) No Straight Up presents short videos and public service announcements that were created in a day during a Ventura County school Teen Leadership Summit. Thirty eight Ventura County teens participated in a leadership summit in May 2009 to explore social issues and discuss their ideas for possible solutions for reducing underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in their community. These are several videos and public service announcements they produced that day. 00:04:09 podcast, video, public service announcement, youth projects, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://straightupvc.org/podcast/podcast_think_event.mp3 Straight Up checks out a recent event called THINK, put on by students and faculty of Ventura College, intended to bring awareness to the issues of drinking, impaired driving, and substance abuse. We talk to students, to law enforcement, to emergency technicians, and to faculty. Podcasts Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Becky Haycox) No Straight Up checks out a recent event called THINK, put on by students and faculty of Ventura College, intended to bring awareness to the issues of drinking, impaired driving, and substance abuse. Straight Up checks out a recent event called THINK, put on by students and faculty of Ventura College, intended to bring awareness to the issues of drinking, impaired driving, and substance abuse. 00:07:48 podcast, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup, substance abuse, college students, campus awareness http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://straightupvc.org/podcast/podcast_2_part_2_angela.mp3 In part two of this two-part podcast, Straight Up examines one of the most serious side effects often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. We hear the story of "Angela," a real Ventura County teen, who shares her vivid story about being assaulted during a drinking party. Podcasts Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Becky Haycox) Yes Straight Up hears the true-life story from a Ventura County teen about the most serious and destructive crimes often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. Straight Up hears the true-life story from a Ventura County teen about the most serious and destructive crimes often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. 00:12:43 podcast, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup, sexual assault http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://straightupvc.org/podcast/podcast_2_part_1_wright.mp3 In part one of this two-part podcast, Straight Up examines one of the most serious side effects often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. We talk to a Ventura County Deputy District Attorney about the psychological, physical and legal impact for those involved. Podcasts Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Becky Haycox) Yes Straight Up talks to a Ventura County expert about the impact made by one of the most serious and destructive crimes often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. Straight Up talks to a Ventura County expert about the impact made by one of the most serious and destructive crimes often associated with underage and binge drinking - sexual assault. 00:14:46 podcast, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup, sexual assault http://www.straightupvc.org/podcast http://straightupvc.org/0920_podcast_01_sho.mp3 What is the Social Host Ordinance? How does it work? And is it effective? Straight Up will speak with police and a prevention service specialist to explore these questions. Podcasts Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:36:00 PDT podcast@straightupvc.org (Becky Haycox) No What is the Social Host Ordinance? How does it work? And is it effective? Straight Up will speak with police and a prevention service specialist to explore these questions. What is the Social Host Ordinance? How does it work? And is it effective? Straight Up will speak with police and a prevention service specialist to explore these questions. 00:07:08 podcast, underage drinking, binge drinking, straightupvc, straight up ventura county, straightup, socialhostordinance, social host law, social host ordinance