About ROPES...

Why Is Prevention Important?

Youth substance abuse is linked to many negative school outcomes for students such as:

• School absenteeism

• Academic difficulties

• Lack of motivation

• Interpersonal violence

• Death and injury caused by accident

• Addiction

Our Staff

JoLynn Tappe - Prevention Coordinator

JoLynn has been with ROPES for six years.  JoLynn came to ROPES after having been a teacher, both in high school and college settings, for 18 years.  Her experience has helped in many aspects of the job, from organizing to understanding student and teacher perspectives.  JoLynn received a bachelor of science degree in Business and Economics with a Secondary Education teaching certificate from Culver-Stockton College.  JoLynn is a member of the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA).