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…
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DEA National Prescription Take Back Day: April 26, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office
Don’t miss National Prescription Take Back Day! It’s a great way to declutter your home, help prevent addiction and protect the environment….
2025 Teen Mental Health PSA Contest Winners Announcement
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…
JJC Hosts 2025 Teen Mental Health PSA Contest!
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…
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 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…
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…