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The Three to Succeed concept is based on the Fairfax County youth survey analysis that shows how just having three assets (or strengths) dramatically reduces risk behaviors and promotes thriving youth. Click for more information.

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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 first event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at McLean High School. For more information, click here.

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Substance Abuse: Resolve this month to talk with your teens about drinking and drugs. Make plans to attend an upcoming Fairfax County "Protecting Against the Realities of Substance Abuse" presentation by P.R.O.T.E.C.T., featuring parent Greg Lannes (above). Click for parenting tips and to learn more.

Parents Who Host, Lose the Most

Parents Who Host LogoJoin Parents Who Host, Lose the Most Don't be a party to Teenage Drinking Campaign now in its fifth year

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New Youth Survey Results

Fairfax County Youth Survey Results: A Window into the Lives of Our Youth. Results of the just-released Youth Survey will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County on Jan. 23, 2012 at 7 p.m.  (Room 3050, 8115 Gatehouse Rd., Falls Church, VA). Read more

Saturday Night in the Suburbs

Saturday 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. South County Secondary School PTSO will host the program at its school March 29 at 7 p.m. with UPC Executive Director Diane Eckert facilitating the event. View Saturday Night in the Suburbs: How to Guide.

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Panel Addresses College Drinking

Unified Prevention Coalition hosts event at McLean High School. By Alex McVeigh, Connection Newspaper, Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and the McLean High School PTSA presented "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Wednesday, Jan. 11. The program featured a panel of speakers who discussed the health and legal consequences of underage and binge drinking, as well as a short film.

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Students and Parents Learn About Pressures of Binge-Drinking

McLean High School PTSA hosts a panel discussion on the Perils of the College Drinking Culture, sponsored by the Unified Prevention Coalition. By Lori Baker, Mclean Patch
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Fairfax County students warned about dangers of drinking at college

By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2:39 AM

McLEAN, Va. — College-bound high school students in Fairfax County are getting a warning about the prevalence of binge drinking on campus.

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Tips for Talking with Teens

Tis the Season to Talk of Teens, Drinking, Drugs and the Holidays. Becky York of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County sent along these reminders of teens, drinking and the holiday. Read complete Mclean Patch article

Unified Prevention Coalition Recognizes FCPS

Thursday, December 01, 2011

The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) has recognized Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for spearheading the creation of school-community coalitions working for alcohol, drug, and violence prevention and supporting the transition of the umbrella organization into an independent countywide coalition.

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UPC Highlighted on Cox Communications

Unified Prevention Coalition Executive Director Diane Eckert and Fairfax County Police Department's Bruce Ferguson discuss with Cox Communications efforts by the county coalition to prevent violence and drug and alcohol abuse by our youth. 

"Perils of the College Drinking Culture” Forum Returns in 2012

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Upcoming Events

Thu Feb 09, 2012 @ 7:00PM -
"What's Love Got To Do With It?": Healthy Relationships and Dating
Sat Feb 25, 2012 @10:00AM - 02:00PM
Youth Mental Wellness Fair
Tue Mar 27, 2012 @ 7:00PM -
P.R.O.T.E.C.T. PTSA Parent and Student Program
Wed Mar 28, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM
"Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Forum
Thu Mar 29, 2012 @ 7:00PM -
"Saturday Night in the Suburbs"
Tue Apr 17, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM
"Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Forum
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