The materials that
educate the public and public officials on addiction issues
are the building blocks of its advocacy efforts. To advance
measures that expand treatment, take steps against youth
drinking or broaden eligibility for drug court requires a
passionate, informed constituency. Materials that assist
with advocacy include position papers and the agency’s
Election Guide, which outlines issues such as client-centered
care and provides candidates’ responses to a survey
on a variety of questions related to addiction. Think Advocacy
enlists supporters to translate their passion on issues into
action. Members receive updates on legislation and are sent
Action Alerts to forward to their state representatives when
a bill concerning addiction is up for a vote. In 2007, lawmakers
received 137,000 e-messages from members of NCADD-NJ’s
Think Advocacy network urging them to act on health insurance
parity and other issues.
NCADD-NEW
JERSEY ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
NCADD-New Jersey, dedicated to working in partnership with and on behalf of individuals,
families, and communities affected by alcohol and drug addiction, is pleased
to announce its Advocacy Leadership Program. The
Advocacy Leadership Program is designed to foster, support and promote
a generation of leaders in New Jersey committed to confronting the state’s
most pressing addiction treatment, prevention and recovery issues. The program
will accept up to 40 New Jersey residents to participate in an ongoing program to
increase their leadership knowledge and skills in order to better advocate and
advance effective public policies that promote treatment, prevention and
recovery strategies that will improve the health and well-being of those affected
by alcohol and drug addiction in New Jersey.
