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As we continue to meet the new demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, PDFNJ has adapted all of its programs to make them virtual. Now more than ever it is critical not to lose focus and continue the work toward prevention of substance use and abuse. All of PDFNJ's school initiatives - from the 3rd Grade Activity Book to the 15 Minute Child Break and Drugs Don't Work in NJ workplace assistance - have been adapted for you to participate in or implement for your home, school, business, or community.
Together we can continue to make an impact on our children, family and communities.
Wishing you and your loved ones continued good health,
Angelo M. Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ
IN THE SCHOOLS:
3rd Grade
Looking for a fun activity for third grade students? Download the "3rd Grade Healthy Choices Activity Book" sponsored by PSE&G for children to complete while learning at home.
4th Grade
Fourth graders submit their creative artwork with the theme, "Fun Things To Do Instead of Drugs." The winning artwork is announced during the Finalist Award Ceremony in the spring and is duplicated onto 40,000 pocket folders for 4th grade students the following school year.
5th Grade
Share substance use prevention information and tips with parents Click here to view or download the "5th Grade Parent Alert".
Middle School
Middle school students can submit a script for a 30 second PSA to enter the "Middle School PSA Challenge". For rules and deadline information click here.
High School
"Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs NJ" challenges high school students to create original music and lyrics with powerful substance abuse prevention messages.
Click Here to listen to the New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Audio concert
In the Community:
TodayNJ Calendar
Find out about virtual prevention, treatment and recovery events across NJ - visit DrugFreeNJ.org/community to view the daily calendar.
"Child Break" Webinar
Register to host a virtual "Child Break", either as an interactive, 30 minute Zoom webinar or a prerecorded presentation. A PDFNJ coordinator will reach out to assist you with sharing the event in your community. The "Child Break" webinar delivers informative, engaging, and educational information.
"Knock Out Opioid Abuse" Webinar Series
PDFNJ hosted the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Webinar Series this year in lieu of in-person town halls, featuring presentations from many experts on the opioid epidemic. Recordings of these webinars can be viewed here.
Knock Out Opioid Abuse Stories
New Jersey residents impacted by the opioid crisis are invited to share their story here to help battle the stigma of addiction.
In The Workplace:
"Drugs Don't Work in NJ"
Drugs Don't Work in NJ! was established to help business owners and public sector employers fight these problems by making their workplace drug-free. Drugs Don't Work in NJ! provides the following services free of charge:
- A Drugs Don't Work in NJ! Employer Kit to help plan a drug-free workplace program.
- Quarterly Updates to keep members informed about important legal and legislative developments concerning drug-free workplaces.
- An invitation to the Annual Members Seminar that focuses on important legal/legislative developments for maintaining a drug-free workplace
- A worksite visit from a Drugs Don't Work in NJ! field representative, trained to help businesses establish drug-free workplaces, upon request.
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