MCPC - Macomb County Prevention Coalition, drug-free schools, youth drug information, macomb, michigan

The Macomb County Prevention Coalition Press Kit is designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about MCPC.

Media Contact
Ken Lampar
Executive Director
43304 Vinsetta Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586.247.4940 office
586.405.2260 cell
ken@mcpcweb.org

Mission Statement
The Macomb County Prevention Coalition's (MCPC) mission is to unite law enforcement, education and community leaders in a partnership to ensure safe, drug-free environments for youth.

History

On December 16, 1994, the Macomb County Prevention Coalition was formed, with the Prosecuting Attorney’s office as lead agency. Other work group members included representatives from law enforcement, schools, community mental health, substance abuse, juvenile court and other concerned organizations. Block grant monies were secured through the U.S. Bureau of Juvenile Assistance Block Grant funds and the country-wide initiative was launched.

The MCPC has served as an umbrella organization for ten local community coalitions, which represent every municipality and school district in Macomb County. Coalition membership includes youth, parents, businesses, elected officials, media, schools, organizations serving youth, law enforcement, religious organizations, civic groups and health care professionals. The MCPC has a 17-member Advisory Council that provides technical assistance, substance abuse prevention information and agency resources.In addition, the current MCPC membership includes 100+ members who represent 10 community coalitions in Macomb County.

Leadership Bios

Ken Lampar, MCPC Executive Director, has been the Prosecutor Administrator in the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office for 12 years. He served as the Chair of the Macomb Zero Tolerance Coalition since 1994 before it merged with the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Consortium in June 2000, forming the current Macomb County Prevention Coalition.

Patti Steele, MCPC Co-chair, has been the school health coordinator and Safe and Drug-Free Schools Coordinator for the Macomb Intermediate School District since 1986. She coordinates consultation and technical assistance to 28 local school systems regarding curriculum, violence prevention and school-community collaboration. She currently serves as Co-chair of the MCPC with Ken Lampar.

Nancy Jenuwine, MSW, CPC, MCPC Co-chair, has been employed with Macomb Family Services, Inc. for over 5 years. She was the chairperson of Northwest Zero Tolerance Coalition and Bay Haven Prevention Coalition before becoming MCPC Co-chair. Her work experience includes substance abuse prevention and community organizing. Currently she is the Director of Marketing and Development at Macomb Family Services.

Coalition Goals

The MCPC and its ten community coalitions have established the following two
goals for the drug-free communities support program in Macomb County.

• To reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults.
• To strengthen the Macomb County Prevention Coalition with the ten
community coalitions through collaboration.

Current Project

The MCPC to Launch Marijuana Initiative this Fall in Conjunction with the Office of National Drug Control Policy

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among America's youth. This fall, the MCPC will launch a county wide effort to dispel popular myths about the drug. The initiative will target youth ages 9-18, their parents and other influential adults. It will focus on the specific dangers the drug poses to kids.