Emerging Trends in Student Substance Use

Understanding How to Safely Handle and Dispose of Vape Products in Schools

This episode focuses on raising awareness about the environmental and health issues that arise related to the handling of disposable vapes, the current state and federal laws that address handling and disposal of these products, and current guidelines that are available to help guide schools in addressing this complex issue. Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA Guests - Maya Shenoy, MPH, NCNTT, Program Manager at the Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative; Kim Burns, NCTTP, Tobacco Program Manager for Tobacco Free for a Healthy NJ, Southern Region

The Arts in Public Education: Legal Requirements, Benefits, and Student Success

In this episode, listeners will learn about the key legal requirements to provide Arts Education in New Jersey Schools. Listeners will gain information about the benefits that a School District and its students gain in areas including Special Education, reducing chronic student absenteeism, improving graduation rates and academic success, improving school climate and culture, mental health benefits, improving student communication skills, providing inclusive environments open to all students, providing leadership opportunities for students, and increasing student engagement. Host - Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM., Assistant Director of Legal Education/LEGAL ONE Guests - Wendy Liscow, Executive Director, Arts Ed NJ; Kira Rizzuto, Director of Learning Programs, Arts Ed NJ; John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law/LEGAL ONE

How to Combat Efforts to Target Minors for Vaping and Substance Use

This episode focuses on understanding the evolution of the tobacco industry’s efforts to target minors and promote tobacco use, the resources available through the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies to assist school districts and others throughout the nation, and lessons learned from prior successes in addressing tobacco use among youth. Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA Guest - Kevin Schroth, Esq., Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health and member of the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, Rutgers University

A Comprehensive Approach to Tobacco Use in Schools

This episode focuses on the evolving trends related to use of tobacco products by students, effective strategies for working with youth at the grassroots level, relevant legal obligations for school officials, and a review of a comprehensive toolkit developed by New Jersey Prevention Network and LEGAL ONE. Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA Guests - Diane Litterer, Executive Director, New Jersey Prevention Network; Carlo Favretto, Statewide Youth Coordinator - Incorruptible Us, New Jersey Prevention Network

The Role of Law Enforcement in Working with Schools to Address Student Substance Use

In this episode, listeners will learn about the key legal requirements that must be addressed when schools and law enforcement work together to address student substance use and related issues. Listeners will gain insights into key aspects of the Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement and learn key strategies for ensuring the most effective possible working relationship between schools and law enforcement. Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA Guest - Patrick Kissane, President of NJ Association of School Resource Officers