Ibaraki JET Orientation

Welcome to Ibaraki

August 15th, 2013

Ibaraki JETs

44 JETs in Ibaraki

40 ALTs (1 PA)

4 CIRs (2 PAs) 16 new JETs, 28 recontracting IAJET Block Leaders

Kenpoku

Ken-o

Rokko or

Kento

Kennan

Kensei

茨城Ibaraki

Tommy

James

Phil

AlexisJohn

Emily

Riley

ZaraCassiLudo

DanielAlistair

Lynsey

Dyar

MarlysJordan

Block Leaders

• Northern: Robbie Fries

• Central: Dale Hutchinson

• Eastern: Jessica Gordon

• Western: Albert David Valderrama

• Southern: Patrick Burgess

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Drinking and Drivingノー・モア！

Drinking and Driving in Japan 　

• Zero tolerance – Limit: less than one drink, 0.15mg/l of air– Accident or misdemeanour, the limit is zero

• Allowing a friend or acquaintance to drive under the influence is illegal

• Legal implications are severe

If you’re arrested…

• Monetary penalty• Time at a detention center• Compensation fee• Disciplinary dismissal• Contract changes• Trial• Imprisonment• Deportation

Ibaraki ALT’s case

• 300,000 yen• Almost 2 months in the detention center• $5000 USD• Disciplinary dismissal• Rent – no longer subsidized• At least two dates in court• Legal fees

Drugs - GIH: pg 41

Other Consequences

• Mental and emotional • Physical• Effects those around you• Personal record

No need to drink and drive

• Alternatives:–Call 代行 daikō !–Public transport–Taxis–Sleep somewhere

–No biking!

Support and Counseling • PA System

• Clair JET line

• AJET Peer Support Network

• Ibaraki International Association, ‘kyōkai’ (Mito)

• Local International Associations

Ibaraki PAs

• Albert David (ALT)• Michael (CIR)• Cassi (CIR)

– Mental, psychological, and physical support• Cold calls• Bimonthly reports• School visits

Support System

• Handbooks (GIH, IOH)

• Internet (JET Programme Forums, etc.)

• Supervisor / English Teachers

• Block Leader / PA

• CLAIR

Thank you! Any questions?