Event Date and Time:
Jueves, Octubre 28, 2010 - 8:30am - 2:30pm
The Fall Conference will be held at Copper Hill Country Club.
Keynote Speaker:
Jack W. Claypoole
Administrator, Drug Free Communities and
Associate Deputy Director
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Executive Office of the President of the United States
Our keynote speaker will discuss the challenges we face as a nation with details on the recently released drug control policies from the White House. What are the new struggles with substance abuse, what initiatives are we implementing as a nation, how can we make a difference here in Hunterdon County? Jack oversees $95 million annually that funds over 750 communities nation-wide combating youth substance use (Hunterdon County is one of those communities). He will discuss the importance that local problems need local solutions
Prescription Drug Abuse
Lesley Gabel, Associate Executive Director,
Hunterdon Prevention Resources
This workshop is an interactive session on the new challenges our youth face with prescription drugs within our nation and within Hunterdon County. We will discuss how to access information on proper disposal, prevention efforts, and key resources. Our extensive research has unveiled a tremendous need in Hunterdon County for help in reducing prescription drug abuse.
“21 Saves Lives”
Pam Fischer, Former Director, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens - drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash during their first 12-24 months behind the wheel. Pam will provide an update on teen driving and the deadly consequences of underage drinking and driving, as well as drug driving. This presentation could save a life.
The Culture Connection
Kelly Ospina, Hunterdon Hispanos
Flor Sanchez, Hunterdon Prevention Resources
This presentation will explore the role of alcohol in Latino culture, from attitudes about alcohol and alcoholism, to gender roles and the socio-political factors that influence alcohol consumption. We will also explore how the attitudes those immigrants bring with them about alcohol and its consumption and how those perceptions are or are not changed by life here in the United States.
See the attached brochure for further details
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