Iroquois County’s Wednesdays are getting a little BRIGHTER! Every Wednesday one area student will be recognized for making a positive difference in the community through the JJC’s Student Spotlight initiative. WHOOOOO will be these students be? Check out the TIP the Scale…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, September 11th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Darin Hartman represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a Hotline Interview. He will be sharing helpful TIPs with parents on how to best invest in and provide for their children as the school year begins….
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, July 10th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Amy Zabel, the Executive Director of the Iroquois Mental Health Center, represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be sharing helpful summer prevention TIPs with parents as well as the fun family activities…
Mark your calendar: The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County will be meeting on Friday, June 20th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. All are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. For the Zoom link, contact Barb King (JJC Chair) or message TIP the Scale. Topics to be…
Don’t miss National Prescription Take Back Day! It’s a great way to declutter your home, help prevent addiction and protect the environment….
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 junior and senior high schools across the county! (Thanks to the…
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…
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 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…
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…