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.”

“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 comprehensive 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 though synchronous and interactive virtual sessions which take place four days a week. All initial and advance renewal courses are free of charge to qualified participants working in a Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) licensed facility. Scholarships for classes for those interested in becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist(CPS) and virtual training for Chemical Dependency Associate (CDA) and Certified Clinical Supervisors (CCS) are also offered through the ATWD project. Peer Recovery Support Services Workforce Development Overview: This workforce development project provides the required peer recovery support trainings to all NJ Peer Workers working within DMHAS peer recovery support service initiatives. These initiatives take place in various community settings such as hospitals, prison systems, law enforcement, recovery centers, formal treatment settings, prevention agencies, child protection and child welfare agencies, educational settings, and community and behavioral health centers. NJPN is an approved education provider for the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (NAADAC), the Association for Addiction Professionals, and the Addiction Professionals Certification Board. Therefore, the peer recovery support trainings which NJPN provide are approved foundation courses that can be applied towards peer credentials such as the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and the National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPSS). Military Personnel and their Families: NJPN coordinates this statewide project through a network of loca 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. Be The One Mobile Application: The Rutgers School of Social Work asked NJPN to collaborate with them to create a mobile app to support the efforts of the Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions. The result of this collaboration is Be The One, designed to invite users to share their view and take action. Be The One empowers people throughout New Jersey to make a difference in their county, by capturing and reporting the good and bad that impacts communities as it relates to substance abuse and youth. The app is a tool to post photos displaying a view of the community which will help local prevention coalitions focused on creating healthier communities in the county. It encourages everyone to "Be The One" to make a difference. The app also connects users to resources and tools to help themselves, a friend, or a family member that is in trouble with drugs or alcohol. Tobacco Free for a Healthy NJ: NJPN coordinates the Tobacco Free for a Healthy NJ (TFHNJ) statewide project focusing on increasing our residents' access to smoke-free air where they work, live, and play. NJPN receives funding from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Tobacco Control, Nutrition and Fitness to provide regional outreach efforts in partnership with Atlantic Prevention Resources and the Center for Prevention and Counseling. The TFHNJ Program works to reduce tobacco use and the negati”

“Annual Addiction Conference: NJPN's 20th Annual Addiction Conference was held virtually on June 18, 2020 and over 1,000 professionals joined the virtual platform to engage with service providers across the continuum of care and learn from experts in the field of addiction. The conference's objectives are educating the state's front-line professionals about critical issues surrounding substance abuse and providing a unique forum for networking, collaboration and workforce development. Educational sessions taught by national and state experts provide attendees with the latest research and information pertinent to their respective fields. This virtual venue provides an opportunity for the addiction community to come together to learn more about their specific area of focus, as well as other topics and issues that will help to create a stronger continuum of care in New Jersey. 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 and we have trained hundreds of facilitators that are currently implementing this program in over 10 states.”

“PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Program service expenses 270,450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 270,450. TRAINERS: Program service expenses 144,495. Management and general expenses 850. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 145,345. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT: Program service expenses 1,733,459. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,733,459. PROGRAM CONSULTANTS AND OTHER: Program service expenses 384,152. Management and general expenses 58,832. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 442,984. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 22,999. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,999. TEMPORARY STAFFING: Program service expenses 2,908. Management and general expenses 20,127. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,035.”

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