Lehigh County T.R.I.A.D The Right Information and Direction Mission Statement: Develop, expand, and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for our older community members. Improve the quality of senior's lives by exchanging information between older persons and law enforcement. Help senior citizens reduce their fear of having crimes committed against them. Our Role: We Educate We Assist We Reach Out We Communicate Meetings: TRIAD meets the second Tuesday of each month. Free continental breakfast at 8:00 and meeting at 8:30 a.m. Call 610-967-5454 for more information. Meetings are held at Green Meadows of Allentown, 1545 Greenleaf Street. Upcoming Speakers: September 11-Attorney General’s Office October 9- Frank Whelan-Lehigh County Historical Society November 13- Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council December 11- PP&L Help us celebrate at our 5th Anniversary Breakfast! September 25th, 2007. The speaker is District Attorney John Morganelli. Registration and breakfast are at 7:30, with the program beginning at 8:30. Crowne Plaza, Hamilton Street, Allentown. What is TRIAD? TRIAD is a national movement that began in Fairfax, Virginia in 1988, and is cooperation between law enforcement agencies and senior citizens. TRIAD strives to reduce criminal victimization of older persons. TRIAD assesses the needs and concerns of older citizens. TRIAD leads to a broad dialogue on safety and security issues. TRIAD is the link with elderly members of the community. TRIAD combines common sense and imagination, it is simple, and it works! Who is TRIAD? TRIAD represents a three-way partnership consisting of: N.S.A.- The National Sheriffs’ Association I.A.C.P- International Association of Chief of Police A.A.R.P.- The Association of Retired Persons The group is guided by S.A.L.T.- Seniors and Lawmen Together and ties together the Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, Older Leaders, and all those who work with seniors. What does TRIAD Do? Educate: crime prevention and victim/witness programs for older persons. Assist: Recruit and train volunteers to assist the police and sheriff's departments. Emphasize: Staff reassurance programs for older persons to reduce the fear and provide moral support. Communicate: Provide a forum for law enforcement and the community to share needs and concerns - and develop solutions. Involve: Unite seniors, sheriffs, and local police to identify problem areas for seniors in the local community - to develop and implement community-wide solutions.
Judith C. Lieberman-Chairperson Pam Pillsbury- Co-Chairperson Susan Rutt- Co-Chairperson Nathan Kline- Treasurer Kay Pickel- Secretary Contact us at 610-967-5454
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