WHAT IS SAFE HOMES?
SafeHomes is a parent
networking campaign to create an atmosphere where alcohol and drug use is not
acceptable. One of the main reasons kids take drugs (including alcohol) is
pressure from peers. When parents join together and take a united stand against
alcohol and drug use, they become much more effective than if they act
separately. Parents can benefit from the support of other parents by helping
each other resist pressure from parents who do not set the same limits on their
children's behavior.
What Are the Goals of the SafeHomes Parent Network Campaign?
§
Foster education and communication about alcohol and drug
use
§ Send a unified “no underage use” message – let our
children and other parents know that underage alcohol and drug use will not be
tolerated in our homes
§ Provide a SAFE social environment for our children
SafeHomes parents agree to…
§
Establish
clear and realistic rules about drug and alcohol use with their children
§
Prevent
unsupervised parties and gatherings in private homes
§
Abide
by the law and support law enforcement policies
§
Prevent
the illegal use of alcohol or other drugs in their home or on their property
In sum, SafeHomes offers an opportunity for parents
to join together to help provide a safer environment for their children. It
does not require a commitment of time or extra effort for already busy
families. It is simply a public agreement between us to follow some simple
principles that will provide a safer world for our children.
Glen Ridge Safe Homes Committee
Bob Gropper-co-chairman gropper1@comcast.net
Charlie Lea – co-chairman charlieflea@aol.com
Theresa Messineo – co-chairman messineogr@yahoo.com
Borough of Glen
Ridge
Glen Ridge Board Of Education
Glen Ridge Home and School
Association
Glen Ridge Police Department
GRAA
Womens Club of Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge Municipal
Alliance
Glen Ridge Ambualance Squad
Glen Ridge Congregational
Church
Christ Church
Glen Ridge Northside
Association
Glen Ridge Rotary