Please note that the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County’s next meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, June 14th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. Plan to attend either in-person or virtually. For the Zoom link, contact the JJC Chairperson or message TIP the Scale. Together we can make a…
The Juvenile Justice Council and Ms. Laws’ 5th grade class at Glenn Raymond (Iroquois County CUSD 9 – Watseka School District) enjoyed a fun afternoon yesterday discussing healthy choices and encouraging one another to Plant the Promise and GROW THE GOOD. This classroom visit is made possible through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, May 10th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart (Drug Free Communities Grant Project Coordinator for Iroquois County and JJC Member) during a live Hotline Interview. Jenni will be discussing the importance of teen mental health and how many of the Juvenile Justice Council’s initiatives (including the JJC’s…
Mark your calendar…The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bring your unwanted and expired medication to the west door of the Iroquois County Jail (550 S. Tenth Street in Watseka). The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, May 9th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Patty High (JJC Member and I-KAN ROE Assistant Regional Superintendent) during a live Hotline Interview. Patty will be sharing helpful prevention TIPs for families hosting graduation celebrations and other teen gatherings….
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 3/8/24 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….
And now the moment you have all been waiting for…Out of the numerous Teen Mental Health Public Service Announcements that were submitted, the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is excited to announce the winners of their contest. CONGRATS to the listed students from Milford High School, Central High School, and Donovan High School’s SADD…
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is hosting a Teen Mental Health Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. PSA’s 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 high school students can enter either individually or as…
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 12-8-23 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….
Check out this informative resource from Harbor House and Clove Alliance that has been added to the Toolkit on TIPtheScale.org! Learn more about the online challenges facing youth today and how to talk with teens about setting personal boundaries and responding to unhealthy digital behavior. Start Building Better Connections today!…