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…
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…
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! 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…
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 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…
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 “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County together with I-KAN ROE and the Pledge…
Get ready to celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 23rd-31st! Encourage youth to live healthy, happy, and drug-free! Enter the JJC’s Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest for a chance to win an Amazon gift card, swag, and a visit from the JJC’s mascot Ollie the Owl. All Iroquois County residents can enter. Judging categories include:…