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The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is partnering with Ms. Thomas' 1st grade class at Glenn Raymond School through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Education Partnership and You Program. This month the JJC presented a lesson about using SOCIAL COPING STRATEGIES to deal with feeling overwhelmed.  The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is partnering with Ms. Thomas' 1st grade class at Glenn Raymond School through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Education Partnership and You Program. This month the JJC presented a lesson about using RELAXING COPING STRATEGIES to handle uncomfortable feelings and stress.  The Juvenile Justice Council, Harbor House, and the Iroquois County Sheriff's Department are teaming up again to host an event that supports bullying prevention and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by giving teens a safe, positive place to connect while reinforcing respect, kindness, and healthy relationships. The movie ELEMENTAL highlights themes of empathy, belonging, and inclusion, which helps spark meaningful conversations about standing up to bullying, navigating peer pressure, and building healthy connections with others. (Admission, popcorn, and pop will be provided at no cost. Additional concessions will be available for purchase.) The doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Mark your calendar and encourage all 6th-12th grade students to attend this FREE Teen Movie Night!  The next JJC meeting will be held on Friday, March 6th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the EMA 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 Scale for the meeting link.  The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future.
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 12-12-25 The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is partnering with Ms. Thomas' 1st grade class at Glenn Raymond School through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Education Partnership and You Program. This afternoon the JJC presented a lesson about KINDNESS.  The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future.
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 9-12-25 Last night the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County served as guest readers at Iroquois West's Family Reading Night. The theme for the evening was LEVEL UP! JJC Ambassador Hudson McTaggart read the story Knight Owl, the tale of a small owl who dreams of becoming a knight. Through determination, kindness and creativity, the little owl LEVELS UP and proves he can help and protect others in the kingdom as a true knight in his own special way. The JJC's mascot Ollie the Owl tied in perfectly with the chosen book. The students then discussed everyday ways that they can LEVEL UP and improve themselves, such as learning a new skill, trying their best, and making positive, healthy choices (eating nutritious foods, drinking water, getting plenty of sleep, exercising, reading, being kind, practicing medicine safety, etc.). At the end, some fun owl facts were shared to LEVEL UP the students' knowledge about owls. Upon departure, students were given Ollie the Owl stickers reminding them to continue to make wise choices. What a great (k)night!   Congrats to the 2025 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. Working together we raised awareness in our community and encouraged youth to live drug-free. We look forward to hosting this contest again next year!
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is partnering with Ms. Thomas' 1st grade class at Glenn Raymond School through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Education Partnership and You Program. Earlier this week, the JJC presented a lesson about emotions. The coalition will return each month to promote positive coping strategies for handling stress and BIG FEELINGS.  |
