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Members of Congress and Aly Raisman fight underage drinking
This week, eight Members of Congress partnered with our Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix program and gold medalist and U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Captain, Aly Raisman, to encourage kids to “say ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle and ... Read More >
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Back to campus with VITALS
It’s that time of the year again — the new school year begins for many in August. Mom and dad have packed up Junior’s boxes filled with every imaginable need and want of a typical college student. Laptop, check! Mini ... Read More >
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Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Massachusetts Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
The Massachusetts District Attorneys Association (MDAA) promotes public safety, the fair and effective administration of justice, the education of prosecutors and the safeguarding of victims’ rights. In order to reduce fatalities, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes ... Read More >
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Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Brooklyn, NY DWI Treatment Court
The Brooklyn DWI Treatment Court (BDWI Court) was established to address the increasing number of felony-level (repeat offender) DWI arrests in King County, NY. Through early intervention, immediate placement of clients in specially designed treatment programs and close supervision, BDWI ... Read More >
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The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility wraps up Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
On this last day of Global Youth Traffic Safety MonthTM (GYTSM), The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility is proud to have launched the IKnowEverything program nationwide! It was a busy month and we especially want to thank our national program ... Read More >
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Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Eaton County, Michigan DWI Court / Ignition Interlock Pilot Project
Research has shown that ignition interlock devices alone are not effective in reducing recidivism among high BAC and repeat DWI offenders after removal of the device. The Eaton County DWI Court / Ignition Interlock Program in Michigan seeks to combine ... Read More >
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5 ways to exercise your freedom this Memorial Day
The following is a blog from our interactive online program, B4Udrink, which offers the latest available science to estimate an individual’s blood alcohol concentration. WARNING: Upon reading this blog, you may become consumed by an overwhelming sense of patriotism. ... Read More >
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Parents, Members, staffers and children of all ages; step right up to the greatest show on Earth!
Well, at least we think it’s the greatest show on Earth! Today is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day! For 6 years, The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has hosted an event on Capitol Hill to celebrate ... Read More >
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Study: The Student’s Views of Effective Alcohol Sanctions on College Campuses
In 2011, The National Judicial College and the Association for Student Conduct Administration joined forces to develop a research project involving students who have gone through their college/university disciplinary process as a result of a violation to the institution's alcohol ... Read More >
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What happened in Vegas?
This past week, we attended the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) annual conference in Las Vegas. It was a great opportunity for us to learn more about what is happening among college professionals at campuses to address high risk drinking. ... Read More >
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The 2nd Edition of the Hardcore Drunk Driving Judicial Guide
Drunk driving cases are among the most complex to adjudicate. The risk of recidivism is high, especially among repeat offenders. The Hardcore Drunk Driving Judicial Guide is a resource for judges, judicial educators and other practitioners in the criminal justice ... Read More >
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Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: University of Illinois-Springfield Hardcore Drunk Driving Project
The Hard Core Drunk Driver Project, at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Institute for Legal Legislative and Policy Studies (ILLAPS), is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation/Division of Traffic Safety to address the problem of the hard core drunk ... Read More >