Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated the week of October 23rd-31st. It’s an ideal way for schools and communities to unite to take a visible stand against drug misuse. This year’s theme is “Celebrate LIFE. Live Drug Free.” The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County together with I-KAN ROE and the Pledge for Life Partnership…
October is National Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County partners year-round with parents, schools, businesses, and community organizations to prevent underage substance use. This work is extremely important for area families of today and tomorrow. “Preventing substance use during adolescence has been shown to significantly reduce the chance of…
The Juvenile Justice Council’s owl mascot enjoyed meeting everyone at Harvest Daze! The Kid Zone was always busy with visitors partaking in fun games and activities, such as TIP the Scale’s Spin the Wheel and a Coloring Contest sponsored by the JJC and the Watseka Kiwanis! Judging the contest was difficult, as there were MANY…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Wednesday, September 21st at 8:15 a.m. to hear Frank Petkunas, Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education Superintendent, represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. He will be sharing helpful Back to School TIPs with parents to help everyone’s school year run more smoothly….
Iroquois County Fairgoers, be sure to visit the Hidden in Plain Sight display for an educational, helpful and eye-opening experience! We all know that the teen years can be difficult. Signs of teen drug use and other risk factors can be hidden in plain sight, but easy to miss. Hidden in Plain Sight is designed…
Iroquois County Families, you ROCK! And so does living a substance-free life! To celebrate the Juvenile Justice Council’s new owl mascot, they will be hiding rocks featuring the OWL around the fairgrounds. So, take your family on a rock safari at the fair to find the JJC Owl. If you find one, bring it to…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, July 15th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Gina Greene, Community Health Educator with the Iroquois County Public Health Department, represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be discussing the JJC/ICPHD partnership to bring Hidden in Plain Sight to the Iroquois…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, May 20th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Iroquois County State’s Attorney Jim Devine represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a Hotline Interview. He will be sharing helpful prevention TIPs with parents on how to keep teens safe at graduation celebrations and other teen gatherings….
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County, the Iroquois County State’s Attorney Office, I-KAN’s Life Education Center programming, and the Pledge for Life Partnership want you to be informed so you can assist and encourage your teens to make the best choices for healthy, happy futures. Thanks to the Iroquois County’s Times-Republic/Illinois Spirit, Gilman Star,…
TIP the Scale wants to remind everyone that April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Why should Iroquois County parents take note of this month’s designation? Well, unfortunately, underage drinking continues to be an issue of concern in our communities. Learn the risks and have an important conversation with your kids. Talking Improves Parenting! TIP the Scale!…