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Underage and Binge Drinking: The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and its partners aim to put a dent in the number of motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers ages 15 to 24. Click for more information.
The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County invites college-bound students and their parents to attend an upcoming "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" forum this year. The last event will be Wednesday, May 23 at Northern Virginia Community College's Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale. For more information, click image.
MAY IS PARENTS WHO HOST, LOSE THE MOST MONTH: Don't be a party to teenage drinking this prom and graduation season. For more information, click here. Click image for more information.
PROM NIGHT: Many Fairfax County students will be attending proms this month. Make this an alcohol-free night of celebration. For parent tips and a regional prom schedule, click image.
Parents Who Host, Lose the Most | P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Against Substance Abuse
| Saturday Night in the SuburbsSaturday Night in the Suburbs is a parent awareness program of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County featuring an evening of dialogue with a panel of high school seniors on drugs and alcohol use, teen parties, parent supervision and enabling, the Internet and communication with parents. |
Make plans to attend the next "Protecting Against the Realities of Substance Abuse" presentation on May 21 by P.R.O.T.E.C.T., a task force of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County. For more information, click hereLike Us On FacebookPartnership @ DrugFree.org Newsfeed
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| UPC in the NewsPolice Urge Caution during Prom/Grad SeasonFCPS News Release/13/142/0009/LHC(3), May 21, 2012 McLean Police District – Celebrations for joyous occasions such as proms and graduations are in full swing this month and police urge revelers to party safely but to be aware of the strict consequences of underage drinking. County Fights Teen Drinking in Prom SeasonMay is declared "Parents Who Host Lose the Most Month" The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is urging parents not to give their teens alcohol — especially important now that it’s high school prom and graduation season. In partnership with the Unified Prevention Coalition (UPC) of Fairfax County, the board has proclaimed May “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” month in the region. Together, they are making a concerted effort to educate parents and their teens about the effects and health risks of teen drinking. Herndon High Hosts Youth Drinking ForumBy Alex McVeigh, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Red Apple video promoting UPC Perils of College Drinking ProgramUPC Urges County Residents to Report Underage Drinking Parties. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted May 1, 2012, for a proclamation in support of the Unified Prevention Coalition's Prevention Coalition's "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most" public education campaign FCPS, Fairfax County Designate May as Parents Who Host, Lose the Most MonthView the 2012 Press Release below. Read more...Fairfax Group Receives Grant to Prevent Underage and Binge DrinkingA community based organization in Fairfax County that works to combat underage and binge drinking just received a major grant. On Wednesday, the United Prevention Coalition announced an annual $200,000 grant for its program. The money comes from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. County Aims to Prevent Substance Use and AbuseBy Alex McVeigh, Fairfax Connection, Thursday, April 5, 2012 |
Upcoming Events
| Mon Jun 04, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM “What Changes a Culture?” |
| Fri Jun 08, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM Celebrate Fairfax! Festival |
| Sat Jun 09, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM Celebrate Fairfax! Festival |
| Sun Jun 10, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM Celebrate Fairfax! Festival |
| Mon Jul 16, 2012 28th Annual Summer YADAPP Conference |
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| Thu Jul 19, 2012 28th Annual Summer YADAPP Conference |
| Fri Jul 20, 2012 28th Annual Summer YADAPP Conference |
| Mon Aug 27, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM “Making Change Happen Here!” |
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