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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.

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Coalition Initiatives

The past year for the Safe Communities Coalition was a busy and extremely successful one. Here are some highlights of the 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.

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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.  

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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.

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2010-2011 PSA Contest Winner

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PL90694CBC53830B77

The Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition is pleased to announce our 2010-2011 PSA contest winner and runner up.  Based upon viewer polls:

#1.  Alcohol Prevention
#2.  Prescription Drug Prevention
 
Congratulations to all our teen PSA’s as they will be used in upcoming prevention programs and in our schools.  Great job everyone!  We thank you for your outstanding work.
 
Stay tuned for our next contest starting this fall.  There will be new incentives and prizes.  If you have prize ideas, let us know.

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.  

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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

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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)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Presented by Jerri Collevechio, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
 
  • Jin Shin Jyutsu – Awaken Your Body’s Powers for Self- Healing and Strength
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Presented by Susan Peters
 
  • Health, Wellness and Weight Management (Positive, Interactive, Fun)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Presented by Karen Widico, Executive Director, HPR
 
These educational programs will be held at the offices of HPR, 4 Walter E. Foran Boulevard, Suite 410, Flemington NJ, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The workshops are open to the public.
 
For more information or to register for any of the workshops, contact HPR at 908-782-3909. Although the workshops are free of charge, there is a suggested donation of $15.

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