P.O. Box 3611
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(908) 451-5367
The Association of Student Assistance Professionals
of New Jersey
The first organization in the U.S. for Student Assistance Professionals (1983)
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7/5/10:
270 SACs responded to the 2009-2010 Survey! Thank you all! Check back for results...
One Vision
The vision of ASAP-NJ is that every young person and family in New Jersey will have access to effective and responsive student assistance coordinators and programs because of ASAP-NJ's advocacy, leadership and expertise.
One Mission
ASAP-NJ was founded in 1983 to meet the needs of New Jersey youth in education, prevention, intervention, and referral services in areas of high-risk behaviors including the use of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and addictive behaviors. A not-for-profit organization, the group is made up of over 300 Student Assistance Professionals (SAP's), Student Assistance Coordinators (SAC's) prevention specialists, educators, and health care professionals.
One Organization
To advocate and promote recognition of Student Assistance Professionals within the State;
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To promote the position of Student Assistance Professionals as a career opportunity within the educational system;
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To promote a forum for discussion of common goals, i.e. quality statewide services for youth, clarity regarding confidentiality laws, professional credentials/certification and job descriptions;
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To network related services and advocate for quality services to youth and their families;
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To set standards for quality programs.
One Community
ASAP-NJ partners and networks within their community to create a continuum of services from schools to home to the community. Here are just a few of our partners:
Safe & Drug Free Schools Project
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