The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is hosting a Teen Mental Health Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. PSAs created for the contest should promote mental health awareness, encourage positive choices, and inspire teens to connect with others and seek help if needed. Iroquois County 6th-12th grade students can enter either individually or as a…
JJC Meeting Minutes: December 6, 2024
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 12-6-24 The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting will provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future….
94.1 WGFA Hotline Interview on Area Efforts to Prevent Bullying: February 12, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Wednesday, February 12th at 8:05 a.m. to hear Stephanie (JJC Member and Harbor House Prevention Advocate) discuss what is being done to prevent and deal with bullying in our area. She will also share details about the upcoming Bowling Against Bullying event. Iroquois County sixth through twelfth grade students…
The JJC Visits a Glenn Raymond School Classroom with a Lesson About Healthy Coping Skills and a Community Service Project
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County and Ms. Laws’ 5th grade class at Glenn Raymond School (Iroquois County CUSD 9 – Watseka School District) enjoyed a fun morning last week discussing the importance of healthy coping skills. The students were excited to share the various reviewed coping strategies with local first responders and assembled…
JJC Meeting: March 7, 2025
Mark your calendar: The next JJC meeting will be held on Friday, March 7th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the ESDA/EOC room in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. Anyone interested in joining our prevention efforts is welcome to attend either in-person or via Zoom. Please contact Barb King (JJC Chairperson) or message TIP the…
JJC Partners with All Iroquois County Junior High Schools to Host Red Ribbon Week Lunchtime Trivia!
Last month, the JJC partnered with every junior high school in the county to host a quick, movie premiere-themed trivia activity during each school’s lunch periods. This fun lunchtime activity allowed the JJC to deliver additional important prevention messaging without disrupting the curriculum. Students wishing to participate were treated like movie stars, as they were…
Congrats to the 2024 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest Winners!
Congrats to the 2024 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest Winners! Ollie the Owl was thrilled to visit each one to deliver their prize package. Thanks to all who took part and entered. You were all so creative! Working together we raised awareness in our community and encouraged youth to live drug-free. We look forward…
JJC Meeting Minutes: September 27, 2024
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 9-27-24 The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting will provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future….
DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day is October 26th, 2024!
Help the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department keep Iroquois County safe! Proper disposal of medications can help prevent accidental poisoning, substance abuse, and contamination of water resources. Clean out your medicine cabinet and take part in the DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th!…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, October 17th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart share information about Red Ribbon Week activities!
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, October 17th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be sharing information about Red Ribbon Week and all of the fun activities that the JJC has planned for this important prevention week. Tune…