New Jersey Prevention Network Inc.

“The board reviews and approves the form 990 each year.”

“The organization requires each board member to sign a "Conflict of Interest Assurance Statement" on an annual basis. In addition, new board members are required to sign this statement immediately.”

“A regular review of the executive director's performance is completed and approved by the Board of Directors. When budget permits, current salary, field scan of executive salaries, budget management, performance and accomplishments were considered in determining compensation. There are no other compensated officers or key employees of the organization.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Interested parties can submit a written request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Executive Director of NJPN and a copy will be mailed to them within 1 week of receipt of the request.”

“The organization has no other officers or key employees therefore there was no review/approval of their compensation.”

“The New Jersey Prevention Network is a public health agency working to prevent substance abuse, addiction, and other chronic diseases by building capacity among professionals, fostering positive collaboration among providers, and strengthening the field of prevention through the use of evidence-based practices and strategies. NJPN demonstrates that Prevention Works!”

“The New Jersey Prevention Network is a public health agency working to prevent substance abuse, addiction, and other chronic diseases by building capacity among professionals, fostering positive collaboration among providers, and strengthening the field of prevention through the use of evidence-based practices and strategies. NJPN demonstrates that Prevention Works!”

“Addictions Training and Workforce Development (ATWD) Project: This workforce development project provides the required 270 hours of education needed for individuals who are interested in becoming licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselors. The full curriculum of courses is provided at eight sites throughout the state, free of charge to participants. Advanced training is also provided for CADC and LCADC professionals. Training services were expanded to include Peer Recovery Specialist trainings specifically for the OORP Program. Scholarships for free classes for those interested in becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) are also offered through NJPN and other approved providers throughout the state. Training and Technical Assistance for the State's 17 Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions: The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services created a network of Regional Coalitions to address the state's substance abuse prevention priorities. NJPN was selected to provide technical assistance and support to the 17 Regional Coalitions regarding implementing the Strategic Prevention Framework including needs assessment, capacity building, planning, and implementation. Guided by national research as well as its own experiences, NJPN facilitates, participates in and provides technical assistance and support to the 17 coalitions. NJPN works with each regional coalition to successfully assess data, determine consumption patterns and consequences, prioritize needs, and develop a comprehensive strategic plan and logic model specific to their region and based upon relevant topics as guided by the four state-identified priorities. Through trainings, webinars and one-on-one technical assistance, NJPN is supporting the effective implementation of environmental strategies that will make population-level change within New Jersey. Evaluation Support for the Regional Coalitions: NJPN has been contracted by Rutgers to assist them in providing evaluation support to the 17 Regional Coalitions. The Evaluation Team has created consistent data collection tools that the Regional Coalitions have utilized during their needs assessment process to capture statewide information on the substance abuse trends, policy scan details and prevention resources. As this project moves forward, a comprehensive evaluation plan will be developed and implemented to measure the successes of the Regional Coalition Project. Military Personnel and their Families: NJPN coordinates this statewide project through a network of local prevention partners that provide prevention programs to military personnel and their families. Military personnel and their families are facing many challenges that can significantly impact their lives. Often, these challenges trigger stressors that can lead to family dysfunction, substance abuse, and other negative outcomes. NJPN developed two evidence-based programs to help support the New Jersey military community. These programs build on the strengths of these inspiring individuals and families and provide an opportunity to focus on family and life balance through parental and youth skill building, improved family communication and healthy coping skills to reduce stress. Military Family Nights and Achieving Personal Balance offer a prevention intervention that can strengthen the military community. NJ Drug Free Communities (Impact NJ): In September 2014, the IMPACT NJ Coalition received a Drug-free Communities grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). It is one of only two statewide grants of this kind in the country. The IMPACT NJ Coalition focuses on reducing alcohol and marijuana use among youth 18 and under throughout the State of New Jersey. Building from current and previous coalitions coordinated by NJPN, IMPACT NJ brings together state and local leaders who are dedicated to sharing their expertise and time and work collaboratively to achieve common goals. The mission of the IMPACT”

“NJ Highway Traffic Safety: A special educational track was created for NJPN's Annual Addiction Conference that was funded through the Division of Highway Traffic Safety Department. This track targeted preventionists and offered a power session and two workshops that made the connection between drug and alcohol use by youth and the high risk of drinking and drugged driving. WISE: Wellness Initiative for Senior Education The WISE Program is a wellness and prevention program targeting older adults, which is designed to help them celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance misuse. It provides valuable educational services to older adults on topics including medication misuse and management, stress management, depression, and substance misuse. Created by NJPN and implemented locally by prevention agencies across the country, WISE promotes health through education concerning high-risk behaviors in older adults. The curriculum is listed on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and the Administration for Community Living's Aging and Disability Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (ADEPP). NJPN provides Facilitator Trainings in New Jersey and across the country to prepare professionals to implement this evidence-based curriculum. Hundreds of facilitators have been trained and are currently implementing this program in over 10 states.”

“PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Program service expenses 420,090. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 420,090. TRAINERS: Program service expenses 216,895. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 216,895. INTERPRETERS: Program service expenses 4,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,200. GUEST SPEAKERS: Program service expenses 1,750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,750. OTHER: Program service expenses 154,261. Management and general expenses 28,720. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 182,981.”

“The process of overseeing the audit has not changed.”