NEW PROVIDENCE ALLIANCE (NJ)
SPONSORED PROGRAMS
D. A. R. E. PROGRAM (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and K-4 Safety/Stranger Danger lessons. Core curriculum in 5th grade and two lessons taught to 7th and 8th grade in the public/parochial schools by N.P. Police. Promotes positive alternatives to drugs.
DARE DAY A full day celebration to honor the 5th graders who have completed the DARE program. Also supported by the NP Police and the Board of Education.
POLICE OFFICER TRADING CARD PROGRAM Baseball style playing cards displaying each police officer to promote positive relationships between police and students in conjunction with DARE.
PROJECT GRADUATION An all night celebration for the High School graduation class in a supervised substance free environment.
SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS Presentations for senior citizens on such topics as alcoholism, drug abuse, prescription and over the counter drugs to raise awareness and make known the resources available to the community.
TEEN ALTERNATIVES Substance free alternative activities for teens. Information on substance abuse is presented and made available.
PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Prepares Middle School and High School students to lead discussions, activities and workshops for their peers on issues related to stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and alcohol and drug awareness.
FOREST FRIENDS A program that targets 1st and 2nd graders and explores character-building qualities needed by children to make responsible decisions.
CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS DAY To promote safety for children by offering Union County Resources designed to protect children. Hosted by The New Providence Police Dept.
RED RIBBON WEEK A week of nation wide events that New Providence participates in along with local municipalities to increase community awareness of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse.
NEW PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Presented to 2 graduating N. P. High School seniors who demonstrate leadership qualities, community service, and are positive role models.
NEWSLETTER Published twice a year to raise community awareness of substance abuse-related issues and Alliance sponsored activities.
