2018

Marijuana Infractions in Illinois Schools – School Resource Officers Survey

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Full Press Release & Contact Information SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois legislators consider legalizing adult use of recreational marijuana, studies show that minors are already using, selling and distributing marijuana or edibles during school hours. According to an independent survey of School Resource Officers (SRO) in Illinois, who are on the front lines of this issue, …

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Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Receives Award

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Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Receives Award Brenda Wetzel, Director of Life Education Center Programs for the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education, recently presented an annual traveling trophy to Dr. Dan Hollowell, Superintendent of the ‎Bourbonnais Elementary School District. The award is given in appreciation of collaborative prevention efforts reflecting the Pledge for Life …

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May 13th-19th: National Prevention Week

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National Prevention Week, 2018 ((Click on a day or scroll down to discover events & resources))       National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual week-long observance—created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)—that serves to increase public awareness and promote action by individuals, organizations, and communities around mental and/or substance use disorders. …

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Kankakee Iroquois Cares Website Launched At Trauma & Resiliency Summit

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On Thursday, May 10th, the Pledge for Life Partnership (PfL) launched the Kankakee Iroquois Cares website portal. The site was unveiled at PfL’s Trauma & Resiliency Summit to an audience of nearly 150 local community leaders. The Pledge for Life Partnership is devoted to the mission of establishing a safer and healthier community, and joined …

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May 10th: Trauma & Resiliency Summit

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  Learn more about Laura Porter and the impact of ACEs: Special thanks to all of our community partners! 21st Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council Bradley Police Department Child Network Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Helen Wheeler Center Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education Jake Lee – Kankakee County Auditor Jim Rowe – Kankakee …

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