HAPPY
The Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon/Somerset wishes everyone a happy, safe and healthy Holiday Season!
Safe Communities Coalition Sponsors First Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Box in Hunterdon County
For the past two years, the Safe Communities Coalition – Hunterdon/Somerset (Coalition) has participated in the DEA’s National Take-Back Days as well as the American Medicine Chest Challenge. One way to reduce the accessibility of prescription drugs is to properly dispose of them in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. These take-back days provide locations throughout the county where individuals can dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medications, no questions asked.
Coalition Initiatives
Private Property Ordinances (PPO): Hunterdon County (HC) had one of the lowest percentage rates (8%) in NJ for the passage of Private Property Ordinances. With the help of the Coalition, 33% of county municipalities now have a PPO: Readington, Lambertville, Milford, Raritan Township, and Flemington Boro. Franklin will vote at the October Town Council meeting.
White House Drug Policy Director Awards $88.2 Million to Local Communities to Prevent Youth Substance Use
On August 31, 2011, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $12.3 million in new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants to 87 communities and 20 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards are in addition to the nearly $76 million in Continuation grants simultaneously released to 607 currently funded DFC coalitions and 12 DFC Mentoring Continuation coalitions.
Private Property Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this ordinance violate privacy rights?
A: No, police must have probable cause before they enter private property, just as they would today. The ordinance would not change or violate any privacy rights. This ordinance would be in effect once police are already on the scene.
Q: Aren’t there laws already in place?
A: Serving alcohol to a minor without the permission or presence of a parent is already a disorderly person’s offense in the state of New Jersey. What would change under this ordinance is it would become a violation for youth to possess or consume alcohol on private property if their parent has not given permission and is not present.
2010-2011 PSA Contest Winner
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The Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition is pleased to announce our 2010-2011 PSA contest winner and runner up. Based upon viewer polls:
ACCESSING THE SAFE HOMES DIRECTORY
To those users who had a problem accessing the Safe Homes Directory, we would like to thank you for your patience. The problem has been resolved and you should be able to login and select the Directory from the menu.
If anyone is still experiencing a problem, please contact Cathy Canterino at 908-782-3909 or via email at ccanterino@hunterdonprevention.com.
Again, thank you for your patience.
Login Instructions to Access Safe Homes Directory
You must login to the Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition website to view the Safe Homes Directory. The login box is located half-way down the home page on the right side of the page. Your username is your email address.
Prensa
La oficina de la Casa Blanca del National Drug Control Policy ( Política Nacional de Control en Drogas en español) en cooperación con Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Servicios de Administración de Abuso de Substancias y Servicos de Salud Mental en español) se complacen en anunciar que la agencia denominada Comunidades LIbres de Drogas (DFC siglas en inglés) donó $ 21 millones para Apoyar Programas a 161 comunidades, diez nuevos fondos para monitoreo del DFC y diez Continuos fondos de Monitoreo en todo los Estados Unidos. Hunterdon Prevention Resources en conjunto con Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition fueron las únicas agenci
Winter Lunch & Learn Workshops to be Presented by HPR
Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) is proud to present the following Lunch & Learn programs for Winter 2012:
- How to Stop Smoking and Stay Tobacco Free (For a Healthier New Year)
- Jin Shin Jyutsu – Awaken Your Body’s Powers for Self- Healing and Strength
- Health, Wellness and Weight Management (Positive, Interactive, Fun)
What makes the SAFE Homes Program unique?
SAFE Homes is unique in that it helps bring together parents who share a desire to help their children enjoy their teen years drug and alcohol free. By signing a pledge to supervise get-togethers and prohibit the use of drugs and underage drinking, parents are making an important statement to their own children about their values, as well as participating in a network of parents in whom other parents can have confidence. In our busy world, such networks are harder to come by and require more planning than perhaps they did in the past.
Welcome to the Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition Website
WHAT IS THE SAFE COMMUNITIES COALITION?
We are a coalition comprised of members from our schools, community and parents/families. Our vision is to minimize alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse in our community that provides a healthier and safer environment.
The coalition's mission is to reduce youth abuse of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other dugs in Hunterdon County through widespread community collaboration, environmental change and community education.
Anyone interested in joining and/or supporting our colalition, can email Lesley Gabel at lgabel@hunterdonprevention.com or call 908-782-3909.
WHAT ARE SAFEHOMES?
GUIA PARA HACER UNA FIESTA EN UNA CASA SEGURA
Estar INVOLUCRADO cuando tus hijos planean una fiesta grande en tu casa, ayuda a que todos tengan una buena experiencia. Aquí te damos algunos consejos...
INVITACION
Usa invitaciones escritas - es una buena forma de mantener las expectativase, informales a otros padres de tus planes (tu invitación podría circular por correo electrónico.) Pon en la invitación:
- Tu dirección, tu apellido, teléfono y la forma de llegar a tu casa.
- Pon a que hora comienza la fiesta y termina.
- Menciona cuales son las "reglas de la casa" ("No bebidas alcóholicas, no drogas de ningún tipo, no fumar en la casa", etc.)
SE BUEN VECINO
Avísales a tus vecinos inmediatamente de tus planes. Dales una copia de la invitación y deja una copia de tu invitación en la policía. Te agradecerán que los mantengas informados.
BUSCA VOLUNTARIOS
No dudes en pedir ayuda. Después de todo son su hijos también.
OBSERVA
UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS
WHAT A PARENT SHOULD KNOW:
As a parent, you cannot give alcohol to your teen’s friends under the age of 21 years old.
You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21 years of age, other than your own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol.
To report underage drinking call your local police department.
2C:33-17
Offering Alcoholic Beverage to Under Age Person.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, January 30, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Monday, February 6, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Monday, February 13, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm