Public Information and Education|Legislative Issues|Enforcement/Prosecution/Judicial |Interagency Community CooperationThe breakout sessions were designed to provide participants with the opportunity to describe the effective programs they use to address underage drinking and drug use and driving. Three teams were established. Each was assigned a facilitator and a recorder. Participants were tasked with discussing the following three questions: (1) What is the best solution to prevent youth from driving while impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs? (2) What is the greatest obstacle that needs to be overcome in order to achieve prevention?
Every effort was
made to maintain consistency with all the breakout groups. The task and
the participants' knowledge and enthusiasm combined to provide dynamic
interactions. All of the groups believed that these programs and ideas
should be considered as tools in a law enforcement "toolbox." According
to these groups, the "toolbox," whether a booklet, a CD-Rom, or information
listed in a particular area of a website, would provide law enforcement
executives with a resource of proven programs which could be used to address
the issue of youth alcohol/drugs and driving.
Charge 1 -
What is the best solution to prevent youth from driving impaired by either
alcohol and/or drugs?
Four types of solutions were discussed: public information and education; legislative concerns; enforcement; and interagency/community cooperation. In many instances, there were crossovers between these components. |