MADD Underage Prevention Programs
The goals of MADD’s parent program are to influence parenting behavior to prevent underage drinking and marijuana use, maintain the 21 minimum drinking age law in all 50 states and engage new supporters to carry on MADD’s lifesaving work. A GfK Roper Youth Report showed that 74 percent of kids (8-17) said their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking. Parental influence is the most important factor in helping keep teens safe. That’s why MADD began an underage drinking prevention initiative, beginning with a community-based parent program, Power of Parents, developed and launched with the national sponsorship of Nationwide Insurance. MADD has partnered with Dr. Robert Turrisi from Pennsylvania State University and adapted his handbook model to reach parents of high school and middle school aged students. The content of the handbooks is drawn from the most current scientific peer-reviewed medical and scientific literature, and preliminary evidence demonstrates benefits in reducing alcohol use. The parent handbooks developed are the cornerstone of this community-based program and available in both English and Spanish free to communities on MADD’s website and through 15- and 30-minute parent workshops facilitated by trained MADD staff, volunteers, and community partners. Visit madd.org/powerofparents to learn more.
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The goals of MADD’s underage drinking prevention program are to empower youth to take a stand against underage drinking and other drug use, to never ride in a car with a substance impaired driver, maintain the 21 minimum drinking age law in all 50 states, and engage new supporters to carry on MADD’s life-saving work. Youth have more power than they might think when it comes to saying no to alcohol and other substances. Power of You(th) is one of the programs in MADD’s underage drinking prevention initiative. The Power to Take a Stand Teen Booklet and other resources were created with the latest research about underage drinking and cannabis use. These resources are designed to offer students tools to resist peer pressure and empower them to take the next step and influence their peers to make safe and smarter choices. In addition, MADD provides a presentation for middle school and high school students that is both engaging, interactive, and appropriate for classroom or auditorium settings. Upon request, MADD will send a trained and certified facilitator to our communities to facilitate these presentations and resources to students. More information can be found by visiting powerofyouth.com.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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