• DefyTheIssue
    The mission of Defy the Issue as a community coalition involving Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Woodland is to educate families and residents of all ages about the dangers of illegal drug and alcohol use and to provide support for young people by empowering them to DEFY the pressures of drug and alcohol use.  This will be accomplished through:
              • A marketing campaign demonstrating solidarity for
                Defy the Issue
              • Education, outreach and support for families
              • Community awareness soliciting sponsorship and support for Defy the Issue from all stakeholders
     

  • THP Spotlight

  • Chris Herren Speaks to LRHSD Parents About Dangers of Addiction

    Former NBA Player Appeared as part of Defy the Issue Program

    HerrenIn 2010, the Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) launched its “Defy the Issue” campaign to spread awareness of the dangers of substance use. This month, as part of Defy the Issue, former NBA basketball player, nationally renowned motivational speaker, author, and sobriety expert Chris Herren returned to LRHSD to share his harrowing story of drug use and recovery with parents, guardians, and students.

    LRHSD Superintendent Carol Birnbohm, Ed.D, welcomed guests to Herren’s evening presentation, which focused on helping parents, guardians, and family members understand the true dangers of the disease of addiction. Birnbohm expressed the pride and admiration she has for the loyalty of the LRHSD community.

    “Every school has a unique personality, but one thing that we know is true about all of our schools is that every school has a deep sense of pride and a strong sense of community. I’m talking about the community within our school buildings, which gives students the feeling that they are part of the family when they walk through the doors. And I’m talking about the communities that surround each of our buildings, community members who let our students know that someone cares about them, which is why we are here this evening, we all care about our community,” said Birnbohm.

    Herren spoke at LRHSD school assemblies for ninth- through twelfth-grade students at Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee, and Seneca High Schools throughout the week. The special presentation that was held after school hours for parents and guardians included a Substance Awareness Expo. The expo enabled parents and guardians to participate in the “Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit. The exhibit asked participants to search for staged drugs and drug paraphernalia that had been hidden around a teenager’s bedroom. The exhibit was provided by City of Angels. Click here for more

  • Seneca seniors Nick Lauria and Sebastian Friend won the Lenape District's Chris Herren Promo Contest.

  • All of the Defy the Issue flags went purple in support of the THP Project Purple.

  • We would like to thank the following sponsors of

    Defy the Issue and the Chris Herren presentations: 

    The Lenape Regional Education Foundation

    Bradley Funeral Home

    Bradley and Stow Funeral Home

    Burns-Kull Automotive Group

    Comegno Law Group P.C.

    Dr. Robert Bende

    GST Transport

    Holman Enterprises

    Medford Cemetery Association

    Medford Lakes Lion Club

    Medford Lodge Odd Fellows

    Medford Township Police Dept.

    Medford Vincentown Rotary Club

    Murphy’s of Medford

    Radwell International

    Red Lion Diner

    TD Bank

    The Design Collaborative

    Various LRHSD Student & Parent Groups

LRHSD Initiatives:

    1. Southampton Twp. Schools & Lenape Regional High School District Parent/Student Presentation
    2. Video Promos
    3. Opening Day Staff Recognition Poster
    4. Freshman Orientation Promotion
    5. Back to School Night Promotion
    6. Football Helmet Decal and Collaboration with Rec. Programs
    7. Business Promotional Partnerships
    8. Clings with QR Codes
    9. Nike Letter
    10. Family Dinner Link
    11. Board of Education Updates
    12. PRIDE Grant Application Submitted by LDEA
    13. Medford Municipal Alliance Grant
    14. Partnership with Medford Township Schools as part of the Municipal Alliance Grant
    15. Partnership with Prevention Plus of Burlington County
    16. Partnership with King's Crusade
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  • 5 easy steps

    Prescription drug abuse is not a new problem, but it is one that deserves renewed attention. According to data reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in December 2011, prescription and over-the-counter medications account for most of the commonly abused illicit drugs by high school seniors. For example, nearly 1 in 12 high school seniors reported non-medical use of Vicodin and 1 in 20 reported abuse of OxyContin. When asked how prescription narcotics were obtained for non-medical use, 70 percent of 12th graders said they were given to them by a friend or relative.
     

Important News:

  • Overdose Prevention Poster  
     
    15 Minute Child Break
     
    The 15-Minute Child Break is a FREE, interactive, one hour presentation for parents, grandparents and caregivers who are concerned about children (of any age) and substance abuse. Representatives from the Partnership meet with groups on location to deliver this informative, engaging, and education presentation.
     
     National Study from DrugFree.org
     
    Teen marijuana use up 80% since 2008 and 1 in 10 teens report using marijuana at least 20 times a month.
       
        •    Click HERE for parent resources