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 drugs in Hunterdon County through widespread community collaboration, environmental change and community education.
Anyone interested in joining and/or supporting our coalition, can email Lesley Gabel at lgabel@hunterdonprevention.com or call 908-782-3909.
WHAT ARE SAFEHOMES?
SAFE HOMES PARTY GUIDE
Being INVOLVED when your kids are having a large party at your home will help make it a positive experience for everyone. Here are a few planning points to consider...
INVITE
Use a written invitation - it's a good way to manage expectations and let other parents know what's going on (even if it eventually gets circulated by e-mail.) Spell out:
- Your home address, with family name, phone number and directions.
- Starting and Ending times of the party.
- State the "House Rules" ("No alcoholic beverages, Drugs of any type, Smoking in the house", etc.)
BE NEIGHBORLY
Advise your immediate neighbors of what's going on. Give them a copy of the invitation and drop off a copy with your local police as well. They'll appreciate being kept in the loop.
SEEK VOLUNTEERS
Don't hesitate to ask for chaperone help. After all, they're not all your kids.
OBSERVE
Tour your home and property during the party. Believe it or not, your presence is welcome relief to most kids.
LEAVE LIGHTS LIT
Press Release
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and our partners at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are pleased to announce $21 million in new Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants to 161 communities, ten new DFC Mentoring grants and ten Continuation Mentoring grants across the United States. Hunterdon Prevention Resources in conjuction with Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition was the only agency awarded this prestigious grant in the state of New Jersey in 2009. The focus will work on reducing the use of underage drinking, marijuana and tobacco among our youth.
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.
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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Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 8:31am - 10:00am
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Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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Friday, March 19, 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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Monday, February 8, 2010 - 12:00am - 12:00pm