"Media Literacy is the ability to "read" television and mass media. Media literacy education teaches people to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, and PRODUCE media. Many studies suggest that such education can produce less vulnerable children and adolescents. National PTA's, Teachers' professional organizations, substance abuse prevention programs and the President have all endorsed media literacy. Children who understand the motivations and production techniques of media are less likely to adopt the destructive attitudes and behaviors that are depicted in the media. Media education represents a new and exciting approach to protecting children and adolescents from the unhealthy effects of the media."

Julie Dostal, PHd, CPP Executive Director, has been trained by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to provide this training free to any organization that would like it. This training can be used for 6 CASAC, CPP, or CPS hours.

If you would like more information about this training, or would like to schedule a workshop, please contact LEAF at 607-432-0090 or 1-800-339-1894.