Learn. Act. Impact. Save Lives. Social Host 102 Presentation The Alcohol Prevention Enhancement Site (PES), operated by Bluegrass Regional Prevention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, does research on alcohol environmental strategies, disseminates the latest national research, and provides technical assistance and training on implementing and evaluating effective environmental strategies to reduce alcohol availability to underage youth. The prime objective of the Alcohol PES is to empower communities to implement policies at the local level that will have a positive and lasting effect on the community environment, thereby reducing the harmful consequences of illegal use and abuse of alcohol. The following Social Host information is intended for educational purposes only. Tara McGuire, Manager Alcohol Prevention Enhancement Site, Bluegrass Prevention Center tkmcguire@bluegrass.org www.kyprevention.com Updated Aug. 2018
31 other states have Social Host Laws NIAAA APIS, 2017 CURRENT KENTUCKY LAWS & ORDINANCES: Current laws prohibiting furnishing alcohol to minors target providing the SUPPLY of alcohol Social Host liability refers to providing the LOCATION, and may apply no matter who furnishes the alcohol Social Host holds non-commercial individuals responsible for underage drinking parties and other gatherings on property they own, lease, or otherwise control 31 other states have Social Host Laws NIAAA APIS, 2017
CURRENT KY LAWS & ORDINANCES Current laws target who SUPPLIED the alcohol Social Host refers to who provided the LOCATION 30 KY Communities have a Social Host Ordinance Current laws prohibiting furnishing alcohol to minors target the actual SUPPLY of alcohol Social Host liability refers to providing the LOCATION May apply no matter who furnishes the alcohol May apply even if they property owner is not on the premise Goal- it’s not norm to serve alcohol to teens, it is the norm and ‘okay’ to be a responsible parent and standup against underage drinking. 30 KY communities have enacted Social Host Ordinances (*does not include Wilmore) KYPrevention.com, 2018 Boone County Boyle County Breckenridge Co. Butler County Campbell County Clark County Clinton County Daviess County Fayette County Glasgow Hancock County Harrodsburg Jessamine Co./Nicholasville* Junction City Knott County Marion County McCreary County McLean County Meade County Mercer County Monroe County Nelson County Newport Ohio County Oldham County Shelby County Scott County Trimble County Washington Co. Wayne County www.kyprevention.com/projects/social-host/
A Social Host Ordinance holds adults (social hosts) responsible for underage drinking events on property they own, lease or otherwise control. Visit www.kyprevention.com to view copies of KY Social Host Ordinances
May apply no matter who furnishes the alcohol SOCIAL HOST BENEFITS: Serves as a deterrent to hosting Gives another tool to law enforcement to hold responsible parties accountable without having to witness an adult providing to a minor Recognizes that a disproportionate expenditure of the public safety resources are spent on party dispersal thereby delaying police response to regular and emergency calls Recovers costs associated with use of law enforcement, fire, and other emergency response services Sends a clear message that providing a venue for underage drinking is not acceptable May apply no matter who furnishes the alcohol May apply even if they property owner is not on the premise
RECOVERY COST The “Social Host” is held civilly responsible for cost of…. Police, fire or other emergency response services dispatched to the party b. Police officer & court time necessary to settle the complaint Recovery cost: An underage drinking party on private property is considered a civil public nuisance and threat to public welfare Whoever controls the property where the party or gathering was held is held civilly responsible for associated cost of police, fire or other emergency response services dispatched to the party; and police officer and court time necessary to settle the complaint
Are Social Host Ordinances REDUNDANT? Social Host Ordinances hold property owners civilly and/or criminally liable for underage drinking that occurs on their property if they knew or should have known about it. Often when communities are looking to pursue a Social Host Ordinance the question is raised, “Don’t we already have laws on the books that address this?” There are several relevant state statutes, but they have significant limitations. If an adult does not take reasonable steps to know what occurs and prevent it (such as ensuring adequate adult supervision for the size of the party, not having alcohol readily accessible, etc.), then a social host ordinance holds them responsible. Legal penalties can be civil, such as having to pay the response costs of law enforcement/ first responders, and/or criminal, making hosting an underage drinking party a Violation or Misdemeanor.
Social Host Ordinances vs. KRS Unlawful Transaction with a Minor A person who “knowingly sells, gives, purchases, or procures any alcoholic or malt beverage in any form to or for a minor” can be charged under this statue, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. Parents or guardians of that minor are specifically exempted from this statute WEAKNESS – you have to prove that a “transaction” took place. If someone buys alcohol, puts it in the basement fridge, walks away and washes their hands of the matter, it is difficult to charge them with unlawful transaction so long as they can deny knowledge minors would consume it. KRS Chapter 244 (Alcoholic Beverages - Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Regulations) Unlawful Transaction with a Minor in the Third Degree (KRS 530.070)—a person who “knowingly sells, gives, purchases, or procures any alcoholic or malt beverage in any form to or for a minor” can be charged under this statue, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. Parents or guardians of that minor are specifically exempted from this statute—so someone can be charged with unlawful transaction if they give alcohol to someone else’s child, but not for giving it to their own child. The weakness of the law—you have to prove that a “transaction” took place. So, if someone buys alcohol, puts it in the basement fridge, walks away and washes their hands of the matter, it is difficult if not impossible to charge them with unlawful transaction so long as they can deny knowledge minors would consume it.
Social Host Ordinances KRS Minors Not to Possess or Purchase Liquor vs. KRS Minors Not to Possess or Purchase Liquor Holds minors responsible for possessing or purchasing alcohol. It also states: “No person shall aid or assist any person under 21 years of age in purchasing or having delivered or served to him or her any alcoholic beverages”—for adults, failure to abide by this statute is a Violation, punishable by a fine only, and there is NO exception for the parents of the minor. WEAKNESS -- It is necessary to prove someone “aided or assisted” the minor in purchasing alcohol or having it delivered or served to him. The issue is not just someone can denying knowing that a minor was drinking. Even if they knew it was happening and did nothing, you must also establish their failure to act meaning they “aided or assisted” the minor in having alcohol served to them. Minors Not to Possess or Purchase Liquor (KRS 244.085)—this statute holds minors responsible for possessing or purchasing alcohol. It also states: “No person shall aid or assist any person under 21 years of age in purchasing or having delivered or served to him or her any alcoholic beverages”—for adults, failure to abide by this statute is a Violation, punishable by a fine only, and there is no exception for the parents of the minor. It is necessary to prove that someone “aided or assisted” the minor in purchasing alcohol or having it delivered or served to him. The weakness here isn’t just that someone can denying knowing that a minor was drinking. Even if they knew it was happening and did nothing about it, you must also establish their failure to act means they “aided or assisted” the minor in having alcohol served to them.
Social Host Ordinances vs. KRS Endangering the Welfare of a Minor a Minor (KRS 530.060)— Kentucky’s law states only a “parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care of custody of a minor” can be charged. Endangering the Welfare of a Minor (KRS 530.060)—KY’s law states only a “parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care of custody of a minor” can be charged.
SOCIAL HOST ACTIVITY Two sheriff’s deputies working a late shift in a small rural community receive several calls regarding a noise complaint. They find a large field party with an estimated 120 youth and alcohol occurring just outside the city limits. No other deputies are on duty, and they’re afraid if they enter try to stop the party the youth will scatter and drive impaired. So, they park their patrol cars at both exits to the field party and monitor the situation all night from a distance. How could the deputies have acted differently to safely dispersed the large underage drinking party? Other than impaired driving, what other problems may have resulted at this underage drinking party or as a direct result?
CIVIL VERSUS CRIMINAL PENALTES Criminal acts: Punishable by fines, imprisonment or both Must show proof beyond a reasonable doubt the crime was committed with intent More evidence is needed Civil liability: Injured parties seek monetary damages from host through litigation Proven on a balance of probabilities – it is more likely than not the defendant caused harm or loss CIVIL VERSUS CRIMINAL PENALTIES: In many communities, Social Host Ordinances provide a combination of criminal and civil penalties, ranging from fines, jail time, administrative fees and response costs. MADD.org Criminal acts: Acts of intentional harm enforced through criminal prosecution Punishable by fines, imprisonment or both More evidence is needed to find the accused at fault in criminal cases than to find the defendant at fault in civil cases To convict someone of a crime, the prosecution must show there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the crime and, in most cases that they intended to commit it Civil liability: Injured parties seek monetary damages from host Settled through litigation brought against host by injured parties Civil cases must be proven on a balance of probabilities – if it is more likely than not that the defendant caused harm or loss, a court can uphold a civil claim Recovery cost: An underage drinking party on private property is considered a civil public nuisance and threat to public welfare Whoever controls the property where the party or gathering was held is held civilly responsible for associated cost of police, fire or other emergency response services dispatched to the party; and police officer and court time necessary to settle the complaint
PRIVATE PARTY CIVIL LIABILITY Injured parties seek monetary damages from host for permitting underage drinking on the host’s premises Drinking/ Drug Use Consequences KY KIP 10th Gd., 2016 Blackouts…. 12% (*3189 students) Fights with peers (verbal/ physical)…. 8% (*2117 students) Hurt or injured self…. 6% (*1675 students) Was pressured to do something sexual against my will 4% (*948 students) Was involved in a car wreck…. 3% (*687 students) *2016 KY KIP 10th Grade = 28405 Participants Consequence data in parenthesises reflects the #students who responded yes to each 17.5% of KY high schooler students reported they drank alcohol or used drugs before their last sexual intercourse KY YRBS, 2017 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (TEAL) - Every 98 seconds, a person in the U.S. is sexually assaulted with over half of those assaults going unreported to law enforcement. About 44% of victims are under the age of 18, many of whom know their attacker. It's estimated that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in America will have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. CIVIL VERSUS CRIMINAL PENALTIES: In many communities, Social Host Ordinances provide a combination of criminal and civil penalties, ranging from fines, jail time, administrative fees and response costs. MADD.org Criminal acts: Acts of intentional harm enforced through criminal prosecution Punishable by fines, imprisonment or both More evidence is needed to find the accused at fault in criminal cases than to find the defendant at fault in civil cases To convict someone of a crime, the prosecution must show there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the crime and, in most cases that they intended to commit it Civil liability: Injured parties seek monetary damages from host Settled through litigation brought against host by injured parties Civil cases must be proven on a balance of probabilities – if it is more likely than not that the defendant caused harm or loss, a court can uphold a civil claim Recovery cost: An underage drinking party on private property is considered a civil public nuisance and threat to public welfare Whoever controls the property where the party or gathering was held is held civilly responsible for associated cost of police, fire or other emergency response services dispatched to the party; and police officer and court time necessary to settle the complaint
“No other parent should have to go through One mother’s story…. “No other parent should have to go through the tragedy of losing their child due to alcohol.” …. more than just numbers. A KY mother wrote…. I live in northern Kentucky and we have lived here for 3 years. Just 4 months after moving here, our 15 year old daughter died due to hypothermia 2/28/10 with alcohol intoxication as a contributing factor. A 20 year old, who wasn’t even old enough to legally drink, hosted the party and served my 15-year old daughter and her friend the alcohol. This young person received 40 hours community service and 2 years probation. No one sought medical care for my daughter when she was incapacitated and passed out. The host thought drinking underage wasn’t a big deal. They thought 'everything would be ok“, but guess what, it wasn't. (CLICK) Please emphasize the importance to other adults of not being a party to underage drinking, and to talking to their kids and talking early about the dangers of underage drinking. No other parent should have to go through the tragedy of losing their child due to alcohol. MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS….
320 deaths (23% of all KY overdose deaths) Alcohol Overdose in Kentucky…. 320 deaths (23% of all KY overdose deaths) were attributed to alcohol overdoses ~KY Office of the State Medical Examiner Report, 2016 Explain to youth these are more than just numbers. Each number represents an individual’s, a family’s, a community’s story. Tell youth story about consequences related to underage drinking if one is available from your experience.
SOURCE: SOCIAL ASSESS 1 in 10 (10%) of KY alcohol retailers were not in compliance, & sold alcohol to youth. KY ABC, 2017 SOURCE: Studies consistently report the most frequent source of alcohol for underage youth is through social sources, including peers, parents, and other adults. Dent, Grube, & Biglan, 2005; Harrison, Fulkerson, & Park, 2000; Hearst, Fulkerson, Maldonado-Molina, Perry, & Komro, 2007; Smart, Adlaf, & Walsh, 1996; Wagenaar, Toomey, Murray, Short, Wolfson, & Jones-Webb, 1996 EASE OF ACCESS: 51.5% of KY 10th graders said alcohol is easy to get KIP Survey, 2016 1 in 10 (10%) of KY alcohol retailers were not in compliance, & sold alcohol to youth. KY ABC, 2017
FAQs - What if a person 18-20 years old hosts a party? Example: Oldham County’s SHO (passed 1987) “No person being the owner or occupant or otherwise in possession of any property located within Oldham County, Kentucky shall knowingly allow any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to remain on such property while in the possession of alcoholic beverages or while consuming alcoholic beverages.” Example: Meade County’s SHO (passed 2005) “ ‘Adult’ – A person 18 years of age or older….(2) the adult knows or reasonably should know that a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years will or does possess any alcoholic beverage…. Example: Clinton County’s SHO (passed 2007) “An ‘adult’ is an person over the age of twenty-one (21) years…. No adult who owns or controls a private residence or private premise shall allow a party…” Q: What if a person 18-20 years old hosts a party? A: Some ordinances allow individuals under-21, acting as a social host with no parents or guardians present, to be held accountable.
FAQs - What if a person 18-20 years old hosts a party? Example: Boyle County’s SHO (passed 2006) “ If the person responsible for the party, gathering, or event where the violation of the Ordinance occurs is a juvenile, then the parents or guardians of that juvenile shall be jointly and severally liable for the law enforcement services fee….” Q: What if a person 18-20 years old hosts a party? A: Some ordinances allow individuals under-21, acting as a social host with no parents or guardians present, to be held accountable.
WHERE IT OCCURS: HOME PARTIES Adolescents who obtained alcohol at a party from a parent reported…. Consuming more drinks and were 2x as likely to report past 30-day alcohol use and binge drinking. Foley, 2014 EASE OF ACCESS: 51.5% of KY 10th graders said alcohol is easy to get KIP Survey, 2016 Teen parties constitute one of the highest risk settings for youth alcohol problems. PIRE, 1999 WHERE IT OCCURS: Most underage drinking occurs in private settings (home parties) CDC, 2009; SAMHSA, 2008 Adolescents who obtained alcohol at a party from a parent, either their own or a friend’s, reported consuming more drinks and were twice as likely to report past 30-day alcohol use and binge drinking. Foley, 2014 Teen parties constitute one of the highest risk settings for youth alcohol problems. PIRE, 1999 Very young drinkers are often introduced to heavy drinking at these events. National Research Council Institute of Medicine, 2003
WHERE IT OCCURS: HOME PARTIES Q: Can’t parents teach their teens how to drink responsibly by giving them small amounts, under supervision, before they reach 21? A: Multiple studies in the U.S. and other countries suggest allowing teens to drink at home, either with parents or supervised by parents, increases the odds that a teen will binge drink outside of the home. McMorris et al 2011. J Stud Alcohol Drugs, 72(3), 418-28
WHERE IT OCCURS: HOME PARTIES HOME PARTIES: HIGHEST RISK SETTINGS 1 in 5 (19%) used alcohol in last 30-days – ask #s 1, 2 to stand up 1 in 7 (15%) reporting being drunk in the last 30-days 1 in 9 (10%) binge drank in the last 2 weeks – ask #9 to stand up
2016 KIP 8th 10th gd. = 22 percentage point increase 10th 12th gd. = 15 percentage point increase
Should parents allow teens to drink at home? When asked what they most worry their teens will experience as result of underage drinking, many adults would probably say drunk driving crashes and DUIs. Well-meaning parents host underage drinking parties and take away teens’ keys believing they are keeping them safe. Alcohol is implicated in homicide, suicide, unintended pregnancies, crime, violence, educational failure, and other problem behaviors; all of which are magnified by early onset of teen drinking. According to the SAMHSA Drug Abuse Warning Network in 2011, on average, every three minutes someone under the legal drinking age in the U.S. has to go to the ER because they drank underage. 263 KY teenage drivers were involved in alcohol-related collisions in 2016, resulting 5 fatalities KY State Police, 2016 4% of KY high school students reported they drove after drinking alcohol, while 14% of KY middle school students said they rode with a driver who had been drinking KY YRBS, 2017
FAQs – Knowledge Standard Q: What if I just don’t know what my kid is doing with his/her friends at my house? Example: Meade County’s SHO (passed 2005) “….(2) the adult knows or reasonably should know that a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years will or does possess any alcoholic beverage…” Example: Washington County’s SHO (passed 2007) “No person being the owner or occupant or otherwise in possession or control of property located within Washington County shall knowingly allow any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to remain on such property while in the possession of or while consuming alcoholic beverages as defined in KRS 241010” Q: What if I just don’t know what my kid is doing with his/her friends at my house? A: Knowledge Standard: Social Host Ordinances have varying thresholds for hosts’ knowledge or actions regarding an underage drinking party on property they control. The categories are ranked by the level of evidence required, from most demanding to least demanding: Alcohol Police Information System, 2015 Overt Act - the host must have actual knowledge of specific aspects of the party, and must commit an act that contributes to its occurrence. Knowledge - the host must have actual knowledge of specific aspects of the party; no action is required. Recklessness - the host may not have acted with actual knowledge of the party, but must act with intentional disregard for the probable consequences of his or her actions. Criminal Negligence - the host fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that unlawful circumstances associated with the party exist. Negligence - the host knew or should have known of the event's occurrence ("constructive knowledge"). Prevention Action Negates Violation – some ordinances specify if a host takes reasonable action to prevent underage drinking from occurring at a party it could constitute an affirmative defense.
FAQs - Prevention Action Negates Violation Some ordinances specify if a host takes reasonable action to prevent underage drinking from occurring at a party it could constitute an affirmative defense. Example: Oldham County’s SHO (passed 1987) “It shall be an affirmative defense under this ordinance if the person charged with violation of the ordinance did seek the aid of and cooperated with law enforcement personnel of Oldham County, Kentucky, to prevent minors from possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages in violation of Kentucky Law all within one (1) hour after the use or possession. of alcoholic beverages by any person under twenty-one (21) years began. “ Q: What if I just don’t know what my kid is doing with his/her friends at my house? A: Knowledge Standard: Social Host Ordinances have varying thresholds for hosts’ knowledge or actions regarding an underage drinking party on property they control. The categories are ranked by the level of evidence required, from most demanding to least demanding: Alcohol Police Information System, 2015 Overt Act - the host must have actual knowledge of specific aspects of the party, and must commit an act that contributes to its occurrence. Knowledge - the host must have actual knowledge of specific aspects of the party; no action is required. Recklessness - the host may not have acted with actual knowledge of the party, but must act with intentional disregard for the probable consequences of his or her actions. Criminal Negligence - the host fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that unlawful circumstances associated with the party exist. Negligence - the host knew or should have known of the event's occurrence ("constructive knowledge"). Prevention Action Negates Violation – some ordinances specify if a host takes reasonable action to prevent underage drinking from occurring at a party it could constitute an affirmative defense.
SOCIAL HOST ACTIVITY A local father wants to host a party for his daughter and her friends to celebrate her college graduation on a relatively small budget. He has decided to serve alcohol, but wants to ensure only party guest age 21 and over are served. What things could this father do to ensure underage guest are not consuming alcohol on the premise he is otherwise in control of? Are there any special considerations if he chooses to have the party outdoors, at his home, or in a local hotel suite?
FAQs – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROBLEM: Alcohol remains the most widely abused substance among young people in Kentucky KIP Survey, 2016
FAQs – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES The following KY Social Host Ordinances also impose liability on social hosts who allow minors to obtain, possess, or consume controlled substances and/or alcohol during the course of parties and other gatherings…. Example: Boyle County’s SHO (passed 2007) Example: Wayne County’s SHO (passed 2009) Example: Shelby County’s SHO (passed 2013) “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUPERVISED AND UNSUPERVISED PARTIES AND OTHER GATHERINGS IMPOSING LIABILITY ON SOCIAL HOSTS WHO ALLOW MINORS TO OBTAIN, POSSESS, OR CONSUME CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND/OR ALCOHOL DURING THE COURSE OF THOSE PARTIES OR OTHER GATHERINGS….” Q: Can Social Host Ordinances relate to controlled substances other than alcohol? A: Most Kentucky Social Host Ordinances prohibit persons in possession or control of property (social hosts) from allowing any minor under the age of 21 to remain on such property while in possession of, using or consuming alcoholic beverages. Some Kentucky Social Host Ordinances also impose liability on social hosts who allow minors to obtain, possess, or consume controlled substances and/or alcohol during the course of parties and other gatherings.
SOCIAL HOST ACTIVITY Several months ago, a teenager overdosed during an underage drinking party hosted by a local high school student’s 19-year old older brother while he was home from college, and his parents who owned the home were out of town. The teen survived, but community members were outraged when they realized the limited penalties available to punish this young man. Community officials decided to act quickly, and within 3 months of the incident, enacted a Social Host Ordinance to ensure this kind of incident NEVER occurred again. Discuss what potential issues there could be with enacting a Social Host Ordinance so quickly. Brainstorm what things the community could do to prepare now that they have this new ordinance.
SOCIAL HOST CHECKLIST The information below is based on the Strategic Prevention Framework , PIRE Social Host Checklist, and events that have occurred in other communities. This information is intended for educational purposes only to assist communities looking to increase enforcement of local underage drinking laws and reduce alcohol social assess to minors through community-based efforts. Gather local data on youth access to alcohol and underage drinking consequences (ex.- arrest/conviction, ER visits, alcohol overdoses, youth/ parent surveys, ABC Alcohol Compliance Checks, Social Media Environmental Scans, etc.) Talk to key influencers (media, elected officials, law enforcement, parent associations, local educators, etc.) to raise awareness; get the community more familiar with the term “social host”; respond to/ anticipate misconceptions about SHOs & existing underage drinking laws Establish a timeline & detailed plan to address social host Involve youth! Get testimonies from local youth, parents & law enforcement in written, oral or video form in support social host prevention Schedule a meeting with your County Attorney/ County Judge Executive/ Mayor/ City Council Members to discuss social host – bring data, sample KY SHOs, and facts about social host
COMMUNITY ACTION GETS RESULTS Community Grassroots Success Stories: Monroe County -- The community hosted a Town Hall Meeting, partnered with law enforcement, met with local officials, and passed Social Host McLean County – Coalition leaders conducted a county-wide survey to gauge parent perceptions about underage drinking utilizing Survey Monkey, and utilized the data to pass Social Host Fayette County – Local youth and ASAP coalitions partnered with Lexington Police to launch a media campaign to increase awareness and enforcement of the their SHO, and spread the message “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” COMMUNITY ACTION GETS RESULTS: Monroe County- hosted THM, partnered with LE, met with local officials, and passed Social Host McLean County- Conducted local survey to gauge parent perceptions about underage drinking utilizing Survey Monkey, and utilized the data to pass Social Host Fayette County Youth Coalition, Lexington Mayor’s Alliance on Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Lexington Police Department launched a city-wide media campaign to increase awareness of the city’s SHO and spread the message “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” www.kyprevention.com
Parent Social Norms Campaign – Prom Pledges, Be the Wall Last, but certainly not least…. PUBLICIZE PUBLICIZE PUBLICIZE! Ex- Lexington worked on SHO for 3 years, before realizing they had one on the books which wasn’t being enforced cause no one knew about it. AND…. Include Social Host as part of a comprehensive plan to address underage drinking and youth substance abuse. When SHO is something the community wants and it’s a grass roots effort, they will SUPPORT IT, BUY INTO IT, AND IT WILL WORK!
COMMUNITY ACTION GETS RESULTS Don’t be a party to teenage drinking. It’s against the law. “As parents, we want MORE for our kids… Don’t let underage drinking get in the way of them reaching their potential!” COMMUNITY ACTION GETS RESULTS: Monroe County- hosted THM, partnered with LE, met with local officials, and passed Social Host McLean County- Conducted local survey to gauge parent perceptions about underage drinking utilizing Survey Monkey, and utilized the data to pass Social Host Fayette County Youth Coalition, Lexington Mayor’s Alliance on Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Lexington Police Department launched a city-wide media campaign to increase awareness of the city’s SHO and spread the message “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” Don’t be a party to teenage drinking. It’s against the law. “As parents, we want MORE for our kids… Don’t let underage drinking get in the way of their potential!” Graphics Credit: Fayette County/ Lexington Mayor’s Alliance on Substance Abuse, now called Drug Free Lex; Bluegrass Regional Prevention Center; and the Parents Who Host Lose the Most Campaign www.kyprevention.com
KYPrevention.com/Projects/Social-Host/ Community/ Grassroots efforts can take to pass another important ordinance Look at examples from other KY communities Resources: kyprevention.com. Fact sheets. Alcohol PES. Other programs like PWHLM. Examples from other communities. Find out who your stakeholders are– people who can make things move- moms, youth, elected officials, educators, etc.– reach out to those people and make this a community effort to make the community better.
www.kyprevention.com/Projects/Social-Host/ Tara McGuire “For teens, alcohol is an illegal and dangerous drug. Don’t be a party to underage drinking.” Don’t be a party to teenage drinking. It’s against the law. As parents AND responsible adults, we want MORE for our kids… Don’t let underage drinking get in the way of their potential! BE THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE! Great things don’t just happen. They are made to happen. Tara McGuire Alcohol Prevention Enhancement Site, Bluegrass Prevention Center tkmcguire@bluegrass.org www.kyprevention.com/Projects/Social-Host/ Facebook.com/KYPrevention Twitter.com/KYPrevention