(Adopted Fall 1992, Revised Fall 1995, Fall 1997, Last Review 2001)

The majorities of Junior Leagues of Florida are committed to and will advocate for the provision of adequate and accessible human services.

A. Public Stand on Bicycle Safety Mandate

(Adopted Fall 1994, Revised 1995, Revised Fall 1999, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majorities of the Junior Leagues of Florida recognizes the high incidence of injuries resulting from bicycling and therefore, support enforcement of statewide mandates for the use of bicycle helmets meeting a minimum federal safety standard, by children under the age of 16 on bicycles, and all child passengers on bicycles and bicycle trailers.

B. Public Stand on Bicycle Safety Education

(Adopted Fall 1994, Revised Fall 1999, Last Review Fall 2001)
The majorities of the Junior Leagues of Florida recognize the high incidence of injuries resulting from bicycling and therefore endorse the development of community coalitions, which provide educational and/or financial assistance to encourage bicycle safety by children of all ages.

C. Public Stand on Women

(Adopted Fall 1990, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida are committed to ensuring that women have the opportunities and services essential for their intellectual, economic, social, mental, physical and emotional well-being and will advocate seeing that such opportunities and services are provided.

D. Public Stand on the Homeless

(Adopted Fall 1989, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida recognize the needs of those families and individuals in our community who are considered homeless; those lacking a fixed, regular and recognized residence. We support comprehensive services and efforts to address homelessness. We advocate strategies that include intervention as well as prevention.

E. Public Stand on Dependent Adults with Disabilities

(Adopted Fall 1989, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida recognize that dependent adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities, and their caregivers, face many difficult problems with limited choices. We support the development and funding of quality programs, services and living arrangements for dependent adults and their caregivers. We further support increasing public awareness and volunteerism on these issues.

F. Public Stand on 911/ BAD

(Adopted Fall 1993, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support the establishment of an Emergency Medical Dispatch standard training program for all 911 dispatch operators in the state.

G. Public Stand on Crisis Shelters

(Adopted Fall 1986, Revised 1995, Revised Fall 1999, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida, with the concern for the lack of adequate and available shelters for adults and children in crisis, support programs, public awareness and increased funding for shelters to aid in the prevention and treatment of family violence and other crises.

H. Public Stand on Substance Abuse

(Adopted Fall 1993, Revised 1995, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support funding and community projects that promote education and intervention to prevent substance abuse by children and adults.

I. Public Stand on Substance Abuse Prevention

(Adopted Fall 1986, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida support funding and continued community planning to prevent substance abuse which would include a comprehensive K-12 drug alcohol awareness curriculum and an early intervention system.

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