2008 Press Releases

Crossroads: IFNL research subject of award-winning film

(May,2008)

Clemson University’s production of “Crossroads” was awarded a Silver Telly, the highest honor, in the 29th Annual Telly Awards competition. The film won the Silver Telly in the category of religious/spiritual productions. The production also garnered a Bronze Telly, the second place award, in the category of documentary.

Based on the research of Professor Mark Small of the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, the film portrays ministries of Catholic Sisters in South Carolina, highlighting their historical impact and challenging future. The film’s premiere was broadcast on South Carolina Educational Television on Easter Sunday 2008.

“Crossroads” represents a creative collaboration involving IFNL, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, and Clemson University’s Video Production Services.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award program honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest film and video productions, and groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films. A record 14,000 entries from 50 states and around the world were submitted to the competition and less than 10% were awarded a Silver Telly, making this year’s contest the most competitive in the long history of Telly Awards. A prestigious panel of more than 40 accomplished industry professionals judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents.

Special Journal Edition of Family & Community Health features Strong Communities

(April, 2008)

The April – June 2008 edition of Family & Community Health: The Journal of Health Promotion & Maintenance features Strong Communities (an initiative of IFNL) as safe havens for children. All eight articles are focused on the initiative. The latest research findings can be found in the journal issue with focuses on volunteerism, churches as safe places for children, and the concepts behind a community-wide approach to prevention. For more information on Strong Communities, visit the Strong Communities website.

Institute Associate Director wins APA early career award

Clemson University Associate Director of the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life and Professor of Psychology Dr. Susan Limber received an award from the American Psychological Association for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public interest (Early Career). The award was presented July 31, 2004, at the American Psycholgocial Foundation and American Psychological Association awards ceremony. The award was given for her creativity and diligence in the development of safe and humane settings for children and families. Adapting European innovations, Limber has led the design and widespread replication of scientifically based programs and policies for prevention of bullying among school children in the United States.

Institute awarded grants from SAMHSA

The Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life at Clemson University, in partnership with the Chesterfield Coordinating Council, received major grants from the federal Substance and Mental Health Services Administration for the development of strategic plans for family and intimate partner violence and substance abuse prevention programs.

Olweus bullying prevention site launched

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program pronounced [OL-VEY-us] recently launched their web site with the help of the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life and Dr. Sue Limber, associate director and national expert on bullying prevention. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive, school-wide program designed for use in elementary, middle, or junior high schools. If you are a parent, educator, or other concerned citizen visit, the new site at www.clemson.edu/olweus.

SCPSAC honors local heroes

(February 2005)

Local volunteers were honored for their efforts to help abused and neglected children by the South Carolina Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (SPSAC). A luncheon was held at the Charleston Riverview Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. James McDonell, associate professor in the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, won the Research Award. Three Strong Communities volunteers also received awards. Chief Anthony Segars of the Belmont Fire Department received the Professional Service Award. Mr. Larry Turner, manager of the Aladdin Manor Apartment Complex, received the Community Award, and Ms. Mamie Reid, coordinator at Shady Grove Baptist Church, received the Volunteer Award. The South Carolina Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is a regional chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), a private non-profit, interdisciplinary society for professionals working in the field of maltreatment. For more information, go to www.scpsac.org.

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