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Citation |
Will KE, Sabo CS. Juv. Fam. Court J. 2008; 59(2): 39-49. |
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(Copyright © 2008, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
Alcohol use is a concern among our nation's least experienced drivers, and underage drinking contributes to the overall burden of traffic injury and mortality. The goal of the Reinforcing Alcohol Prevention (RAP) Program was to develop a court-based program targeting underage drinking and driving among teens. An advisory board created the program which included changes to the drivers' licensing ceremonies and traffic dockets conducted in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. Additions included 5-minute videos of individuals in alcohol-related crashes and a crash-photo display. Exit evaluations garnering impressions/opinions of the program indicated 84% of teenagers felt every teen should view the presentation and 96% would be less likely to drive after drinking. The RAP Program has been well-received by judges and participants and could be easily implemented by other jurisdictions. |