2026 Annual P.R.I.D.E. Conference

12th Annual P.R.I.D.E. Conference – Supports and Solutions: Student Voices and Local Realities

The 12th Annual P.R.I.D.E. Conference was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at ICONA Avalon, bringing together community members representing law enforcement, education, and youth‑ and family‑serving organizations across Cape May County. The day featured data highlights from the P.R.I.D.E. Survey and the NJ Middle School Survey, presentations on local drug trends and youth prevention, and information on the Soluna app—free mental health support for New Jersey youth. The conference also included recognition of the 2025–2026 Cape May County Teacher of the Year, JoDee Sattazahn of Lower Cape May Regional High School, along with remarks from Commissioner Bobby Barr, Commissioner Melanie Collette, Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland, and local experts committed to supporting and protecting our youth.