I. “Prevention…Why Try?”
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Presented by: Fran Miceli, MEd, LCADC, CPS |
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This workshop will focus on the benefits of outcome based programming from planning to evaluation. The presentation will emphasize evidence based strategies and how Municipal Alliances can demonstrate their effectiveness.
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II. “Building Capacity: Transforming your Municipal Alliance into a more effective community coalition.”
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Presented by: Nick Petrozzino, MPA and Rebecca Alfaro, BA, CPS |
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New Jersey’s Municipal Alliances were first formed in 1990 and have been agents for change and substance abuse prevention in their communities ever since. The participants in this workshop will learn how to strengthen their Alliances in order to become sustainable and comprehensive community coalitions capable of responding to local needs by implementing multi-faceted plans leading to measurable results.
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III. "Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace and Recent Trends in Workplace Substance Abuse"
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Presented by: Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the PDFNJ, Gerard Marini, founder of Drugs Don’t Work in New Jersey! and Dr. Dan Cassino, from Public Mind Poll out of Farleigh Dickenson University.
The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will present on how municipal alliances can work with the PDFNJ’s Drug Don't Work in NJ! program to help small and mid-sized business in their community establish drug-free work place policies. Results of a recent survey on substance abuse in the workplace will be discussed |
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IV. “Community Empowerment in Coordination with Governor Corzine’s Strategy for Safe Streets and Neighborhoods”
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Presented by: Lisa Macaluso, N.J. Juvenile Justice Commission
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Research over the past two decades has provided evidence that the risk and protective factor based prevention planning and interventions used to prevent substance abuse are also effective in juvenile delinquency prevention. Participants in this workshop will learn how their Municipal Alliance can play an important role in the Governor’s Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Strategy.
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V. “Take Your Prevention Efforts to the Next Level: Know Your Resources ”
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Presented by: Diane Litterer, MPA, CPS, Executive Director, New Jersey Prevention Network
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We have all heard the saying, “It takes a village to save a child”. Substance abuse prevention is a big job that can not be done alone. Knowing and using all of the resources and tools available to you will maximize your efforts in creating a healthier community. Learn about your community resources such as your NJPN member agency and others that can assist you in your prevention efforts.
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VI. "21 Saves Lives: An Update on Teen Drivers and the Deadly Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving"
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Presented by: Pam Fisher, Director, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety |
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We know that the minimum legal drinking age of 21 saves lives. Since the law went into effect in 1983, we've seen a 78 percent drop in drunk driving fatalities among young people ages 18-20. During this workshop, participants will learn about the NJ21 Coalition, a group of government, law enforcement and non-profit agencies that support the current drinking age of 21, and how they can partner with the coalition to educate the public about the dangers of underage drinking and driving. Participants will also be updated on key recommendations made by the Teen Driver Study Commission to help reduce traffic crashes and ultimately save lives, and how municipal alliance members can be advocates on an issue that impacts every community.
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