"Speaking Up For Kids" was first aired on Wednesday February 2nd 2005. Our Guest was Anne Roberts, Executive Director, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. Our topics included:- What is Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy and its mission
- What they hope to accomplish this year with the legislature
- Substance abuse:
- Prevention of Youth Access to Alcohol Act; and
- Community substance abuse treatment and juvenile drug courts
- Children's Mental Health
- Early childhood issues:
- State child care funding; Parent education and support programs
- Drop out Prevention: Funding
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention
- Preparing Youth for Adult Living
- Promoting Good Health and Nutrition: Physical Education and Health Education
- Funding for Juvenile Justice
Anne Roberts, Mick Cornett, Kent Meyers
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